Is Your ChildReady To StandTall And Strong?
Real karate that builds confidence, focus, and self-defense — in 45-minute classes designed for the age where habits, mindset, and character take root.
Kids Martial Arts Intro
Free Super T T-Shirt
1-Week Kids Martial Arts Intro
See the change in your child before you commit.
- 1 full week of Kids Martial Arts classes
- Free official Super T Karate T-shirt
- Taught by Master Terry's family of black belts
- Parent feedback after class
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound like your child?
- They lose focus quickly — homework takes way longer than it should
- They hesitate to try new things or speak up around other kids
- Screens have replaced real activity and real challenge
- They need an outlet for energy — and a structure that holds them accountable
Here's what parents notice first:
- They focus longer at school and finish homework without the battle
- They walk into new rooms with their head up — not glued to your side
- They trade screen time for real skills they're proud of
- They learn that effort earns reward — and they start applying it everywhere
4.7★
from 92 Google reviews. "Confidence" is the word parents use most.
Designed For This Age
Confidence That Carries Everywhere.
Ages 6 to 12 is when habits, mindset, and character take root. Our Kids Martial Arts program builds the kind of confidence and focus that follows them into the classroom, the playground, and beyond.
Real Self-Defense
Practical, age-appropriate skills they'll hopefully never need — and the awareness to avoid trouble in the first place.
Laser Focus & Discipline
Structured drills teach your child to listen, focus, and finish what they start — skills that transfer directly to schoolwork.
Unshakeable Confidence
Confidence built on real challenge and real effort — not participation trophies. Your child earns every belt they wear.
Respect & Leadership
Bowing, addressing instructors, leading younger students — character training built into every class.
Belt Progression That Means Something
Clear goals, real testing, earned belts. Kids learn that consistent effort produces real results.
An Outlet For Energy
Purposeful movement — kicks, blocks, pad work and partner drills — so they're focused AND tired by bedtime.
45 Minutes Of Real Training
Bow In & Warm-Up
Bowing in, stretching, and a structured warm-up that sets the tone — focus mode, on.
Skill Building
Kicks, blocks, stances and self-defense taught in age-appropriate progressions. Real martial arts, taught the right way.
Partner Drills & Application
Controlled partner work — pad drills, self-defense scenarios, and technique application with constant supervision.
Cool Down & Recognition
Class wraps with effort awards, stripe ceremonies, and the day's character lesson. Parents are welcome to watch.
Small Class Sizes
for individual attention every session
Every minute purposeful. Every kid challenged.
Within The First Few Weeks
What Parents Notice First
You won't have to wonder if it's working. These are the changes parents tell us about — unprompted.
They listen the first time — homework battles get shorter
They sit still longer and finish what they start
They speak up in class and stand up for themselves
They walk taller — and you can see it from across the room
Built For This Age
Safe, Structured & Age-Appropriate
We know you're trusting us with your child. Here's how we earn that trust every single class.
Controlled Contact, Always Supervised
Partner work uses pads and controlled drills. No uncontrolled sparring. Every interaction is coached, every time.
45 Minutes, Perfectly Structured
Designed for 6–12 year-old attention spans. Every minute planned — no wasted time, no chaos.
High Standards, Strong Encouragement
We hold kids to a real standard — and we celebrate every step they take to meet it. No yelling, no shaming.
Every Class Ends With A Win
Kids don't remember drills — they remember how class made them feel. We design every session so your child walks out taller than they walked in.
Earned Recognition, Not Handed Out
We celebrate effort, focus, and breakthroughs — so confidence is built on something real.
Real Connection With Their Coach
A small, family-run team. Your child knows their instructors by name and trusts them within the first week.
Pride They Bring Home
Expect demonstrations in the kitchen, the living room, and at grandma's house.
Why Families Stay
Parents sign up for an intro. They stay because the results are undeniable.
4.7★
from 92 Google reviews by Grand Rapids families
1992
the year Super T opened its doors in Grand Rapids
1986
the year Master Terry won his world kickboxing title
Your Child Is Ready
To Stand Tall.
Kids Martial Arts Intro
Free Super T T-Shirt
1-Week Kids Martial Arts Intro
See the change in your child before you commit.
- 1 full week of Kids Martial Arts classes
- Free official Super T Karate T-shirt
- Taught by Master Terry's family of black belts
- Parent feedback after class
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 family to feel completely confident getting their child started."
9th Degree Black Belt
Founder · P.A.K.A. World Kickboxing Champion · Super T Karate
Common Questions
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Your Child Is Ready
To Stand Tall.
Join Grand Rapids families who chose Super T Karate to give their child confidence, focus, and real self-defense skills that last a lifetime.