Get Strong.Stay Sharp.Defend Yourself.
Strength, focus, and well-being for body and mind. Train with adults who actually want to be there — no egos, just real training from a world champion's team.
Adult Martial Arts Intro
Free Super T T-Shirt
1-Week Teen & Adult Intro
Try every part of the class before you commit.
- 1 full week of Teen & Adult classes
- Free official Super T Karate T-shirt
- Personal welcome from Master Terry's team
- Kickboxing, boxing, self-defense and grappling
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound like you?
- The gym is boring — and you've already canceled the membership twice
- You're carrying stress you can't unload on a treadmill
- You want real self-defense skills, not a punching-bag class
- You miss having a challenge that demands your full attention
Here's what adults notice first:
- You actually look forward to your training — because no two classes are the same
- You unload the day in 45 minutes and walk out clearer than you walked in
- You build skills that work under real pressure — not just for show
- You get back the focus, energy, and quiet confidence the rest of life chips away at
Age 68
is when one of our students came back to martial arts. Three years later he says he loves it.
Designed For This Age
Strong Body. Sharp Mind.
Kickboxing, boxing, Krav Maga-style self-defense and grappling in one class, taught by a 1986 world kickboxing champion and his family. No fancy moves that fail under pressure. Just what works, and a workout you'll actually stick with.
Real Self-Defense
Skills that work under pressure — situational awareness, controlled drills, and techniques you'd actually use.
Full-Body Fitness
Strength, mobility, and conditioning built through real movement — not just reps on a machine.
Stress Release That Sticks
45 minutes of total focus that resets your head. Most adults call it the best part of their day.
Every Age, 13 To 70+
Teens, parents, professionals and grandparents train side by side. No egos, no drama, everyone helps everyone.
Taught By Champions
Master Terry won a world title in the ring. Shihan Ryan is a four-time kickboxing champion. You learn from people who've done it.
A Goal That Means Something
A real black belt path with earned testing milestones. The kind of long-term goal most adults stop giving themselves.
45 Minutes Of Real Training
Bow In & Mobility Warm-Up
Bowing in, dynamic stretching, and a smart warm-up that primes joints, hips, and shoulders for real work.
Striking Technique
Punches, kicks, elbows and knees from boxing and kickboxing, scaled to your level whether you're brand new or returning.
Drills & Self-Defense
Pad drills, partner work, and self-defense scenarios. Controlled, supervised, and progressively challenging.
Cool Down & Reset
Stretching, breathing, and the day's training takeaway. You leave clearer than you walked in.
Small Class Sizes
so every adult gets real coaching every session
Every minute purposeful. Every adult challenged.
Within The First Few Weeks
What You'll Notice First
You won't have to wonder if it's working. These are the changes our adult students tell us about — within the first few weeks.
Better sleep — and a sharper head when you wake up
More energy through the workday — without an extra coffee
Posture, presence, and confidence other people start to notice
An hour each day that's just yours — and you actually look forward to it
Built For This Age
Demanding, Structured & Safe
Adults want a real challenge — not an injury. Here's how we deliver one without the other.
Scaled To Your Level
Every drill scales. Brand-new beginner or returning black belt — you train at the level you're at, every class.
45 Minutes With Real Intent
No filler, no fluff. Every block of class is planned to push you in a way that respects your time.
Sparring Is Optional
Most training is pad work, drills and self-defense. Sparring is consent-based and only with appropriate gear.
The Best 45 Minutes Of Your Day
Most adults walk in stressed, distracted, and a little skeptical. They walk out clearer, calmer, and a little surprised at how much they enjoyed it.
Real Progress, Real Recognition
Earned belt promotions and visible skill growth — the kind of long-term progression most adult workouts can't offer.
Coaches Who Know You By Name
A small, family-run team. They know your goals, your level, and where to push you next.
A Reset, Not Just A Workout
Adults consistently call class their stress release, their meditation, and the part of the day they protect most.
Why Adults Stay
Adults sign up for an intro. They stay because karate becomes the part of the day they refuse to give up.
1986
the year Master Terry won the P.A.K.A. World Middleweight Kickboxing Title
4.7★
from 92 Google reviews by local students and families
50+
years coaching adult beginners and returners — with a system built for both
You're Ready
For More Than The Gym.
Adult Martial Arts Intro
Free Super T T-Shirt
1-Week Teen & Adult Intro
Try every part of the class before you commit.
- 1 full week of Teen & Adult classes
- Free official Super T Karate T-shirt
- Personal welcome from Master Terry's team
- Kickboxing, boxing, self-defense and grappling
Master Terry Gay
"If after your first few classes you feel this isn't the right fit, just let me know and I'll make it right. I want every Grand Rapids adult to feel completely confident stepping on the mat."
9th Degree Black Belt
Founder · P.A.K.A. World Kickboxing Champion · Super T Karate
Common Questions
Got Questions?
You're Ready
For More Than The Gym.
Join Grand Rapids adults who traded the treadmill for real training — and got back the focus, energy, and confidence the rest of life keeps chipping away at.