Karate Camp
Real techniques, games and team challenges on the mat.
The Day Ends With
Nerf war, pizza and a movie
Summer Camp · Grand Rapids · Ages 5–12
The Summer Day Your Kid Talks About All Year.
Karate, nunchucks and real board breaking, taught by the black belts of a world champion's school. Not a babysitter. Not a screen.
- Ages 5–12
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Black belt instructors
- July camp days
Since 1992
4.7 on Google
World Champion Founder
Black Belts, Not Teens
Grand Rapids
Choose Your Mission
Three Camps. Three Big Wins.
Every camp day teaches one real skill and ends with a moment your kid won't forget. Do one, or do them all.
Nunchuck Camp
Learn real nunchuck skills, safely, from black belts.
The Day Ends With
A live demo for parents at pickup
Board Breaking Camp
Focus, power and technique, built step by step.
The Day Ends With
Every kid breaks a real board to take home
Summer Can Go Two Ways
Summer Without A Plan
- Hours on a screen by 10 a.m.
- "I'm bored" on repeat
- Sibling fights by lunch
- Energy with nowhere to go
Summer At Camp Super T
- Moving, sweating and laughing all morning
- A new skill they can show off at dinner
- Friends made on the mat
- Home by 1:30, tired in the best way
Who's Watching Your Kid
Coached By Black Belts. Founded By A World Champion.
Master Terry "Super T" Gay won the P.A.K.A. World Middleweight Kickboxing Title in 1986, fought on ESPN, and is an International Martial Arts Hall of Fame member. Forty years later he is still on the mat in Grand Rapids — now alongside his son and daughter, who grew up training here.
- Taught by Super T black belts — not teenage counselors
- Structured, supervised every minute
- 50+ years teaching kids
A Day At Camp
Not Babysitting. Not Chaos.
A real plan for every minute, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
9:30
Drop-Off & Warm-Up Games
Kids roll straight into a high-energy group game. No standing around.
10:00
Black Belt Training Block
The skill of the day: karate, nunchucks or board breaking, taught step by step.
11:15
Team Challenges
Relays, obstacle runs and partner drills that build teamwork and grit.
12:00
Lunch & Recharge
Supervised lunch and a break with new friends.
12:30
The Big Finish
Nerf war, a demo for parents, or the board break. Every day ends with a win.
1:30
Pickup
Tired, proud, and with a story to tell at dinner.
Real Super T Summers
This Is What Summer Looks Like Here
Parents Say It Best
4.7 Google Rating · 92+ Reviews
"My son and I thoroughly enjoyed training under the guidance of Master Terry, Sensei Leah, Shihan Ryan, and the rest of Super T instructors and leaders. Their program is tuned to help students of all ages and abilities improve their physical fitness, and develop skills that transcend the dojo. I witnessed those transformations in my son, in many of his peers, and in myself!"
"My son has been attending classes for the past year and has grown so much. The structure, routine, positivity have helped him improve his technique and skills not only in karate, but also with school and at home. He looks forward to karate every week and Super T has been amazing! If you’re thinking about signing up I highly recommend Super T!"
"I can’t recommend this school enough. Staff is incredibly inviting, inclusive, and supportive. They’ll help any skill level from beginners to advanced. Whether you’re trying to get in a good workout, or seriously trying to improve your abilities? This is the school for you!"
Spots Are Limited
Lock In Your Camper's Summer
- Ages 5–12
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Call for pricing