Super “T”

edc tactics

seminars

We offer Firearms / Knife training for all experience levels from beginners to experienced shooters.

Super T EDC Tactical Knife

Learn how you can defend yourself with the Super T EDC Tactical Knife System, utilizing a pocket knife that you can carry just about anytime and anywhere.

Date: Saturday September 24th
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Gear: Street Clothes, Clean Tennis Shoes

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP

Super “T” Tactical Curriculum Offers:

Super T EDC Tactical Knife & CQH Handgun

Practical, safety-first training for real-world self-defense.
We teach responsible carry, safe handling, decision-making, and stress-tested tactics for

Every Day Carry (EDC) The BLADE Defensive Knife and (CQH) Close Quarter Handgun.

  • Scenario-based drills and mindset training.

  • Progressions for all experience levels.

  • Strong emphasis on safety, legal responsibility, and escape-first tactics.

  • Taught by experienced instructors who prioritize de-escalation and survival.

Train smart. Gain skill, confidence, and the judgment to act responsibly. Contact us to book an intro

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate
EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

Super “T” EDC – CQH Close Quarter Handgun

SUPER T EDC-CQH CLOSE QUARTER HANDGUN

Super “T” EDC – CQH Close Quarter Handgun

This course introduces the student to close quarter techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on the fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, from Concealment.

Course Content Includes:

  • Mindset
  • Handgun as Impact Tool
  • Handgun Retention
  • Drawing from Concealment
  • Close Quarter Shooting Tactics
  • and Much More

This Class is ONLY Dry-fire NO Live Ammo / Firearms in class.

  • Date: TBA
  • Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Cost: $129
  • Location: Super T Karate

 

Bring With You:
– Street Clothes With a Belt
– Clean Tennis Shoes.
– Something to take Notes.
– Safety Glasses

Due to space limitations, there are no refunds.TBV

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate
 Terry “Super T” Gay

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

Highlights & Qualifications

Martial Arts & Competition

  • 8th Degree Black Belt — 50+ years martial arts experience
  • P.A.K.A. World Kickboxing Champion
  • Former professional boxer & kickboxer
  • International Martial Arts Hall of Fame member

Firearms, Tactics & Defensive Instructor Certifications

  • NRA Basic Pistol Certified Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
  • USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
  • SRC Defensive Knife & Handgun Instructor
  • CQT Handgun 1 & 2; CQT Carbine 1 & 2
  • CQT Shoothouse / Room Clearing; A3 Room/Building Clearing
  • Low-light & force-on-force simulation training (100+ hours)
  • UTM / NRA certification; Shooter Technology Group — Ultimate Dry Fire
  • Dave Spaulding Handgun Combatives; Ranger Tactical Handgun

Security & Protective Experience

  • Personal protection / security training
  • Former security guard / bouncer
  • Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • A3 Vehicle & CC Vehicle Firearm Tactics
  • CC Home Defense — Tactics for Defending Your Castle
  • C.R.A.V.A.T. — Civilian Response to Active Violence and Trauma
  • ALICE certification for businesses

Affiliations & Awards

  • NTL / NLT affiliate instructor (training affiliations)
  • Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors — certified member
  • Bravery Award — Branch County Sheriff’s Department

Terry’s teaching philosophy is simple: practical skills, sound judgment, and disciplined training. Whether you’re new to self-defense or preparing for high-risk duties, Master Gay designs programs that build skill, confidence, and the mindset to survive and escape dangerous encounters.

 

 Lloyd D. Adams

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

Super T EDC Instructor Lloyd D. Adams is a powerhouse in the world of self-defense, dedicated to equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to handle today’s challenges safely and effectively. With a sharp focus on knife tactics and practical defensive techniques, Lloyd isn’t just an instructor—he’s a mentor and guide, helping students build both skill and mindset for real-world situations.

At the heart of Lloyd’s instruction is the principle that self-defense starts long before physical confrontation. He emphasizes situational awareness, teaching students to read their environment, recognize potential threats, and take proactive steps to stay safe. This foundation of awareness ensures that his students are prepared to handle situations with clarity, confidence, and control.

Lloyd’s mastery of knife skills is the result of years of focused training and hands-on experience. He teaches both offensive and defensive applications with precision, providing students the technical expertise to handle knives safely and effectively. But beyond technique, Lloyd instills a strong sense of responsibility and ethics, ensuring students understand the power and potential consequences of wielding a weapon.

 

 BRENDA GAY

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

Super T EDC Assistant Instructor Brenda Gay focuses is on awareness, mindset, and practical skills needed to stay safe in today’s world.

Her training begins with situational awareness—understanding your surroundings, recognizing potential risks early, and making smart decisions before a situation escalates.

With years of experience learning from her husband, Terry Gay, Brenda brings real-world knowledge of edged-weapon defense and practical knife tactics, emphasizing responsibility, control, and the ethical use of force.

Super “T” EDC Tactical Knife

The BLADE Super T Defensive Knife Tactics is an edged-weapon system specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s concerned citizen and armed professional. SUPER T Tactical Knife takes combat-proven tactics and adapts them to modern tools, threats, and legal concerns. The result is a practical, easy-to-learn system that is ideally suited for modern self-defense.

The BLADE focus on “stopping power” and the ability to immediately and decisively stop an assailant from continuing his/her attack. The BLADE emphasizes an understanding of human physiology and the most effective methods of targeting muscles with small, legal-to-carry knives. Sometimes called “biomechanical targeting,”.

Examine the basics of the three knife ranges (close, middle, and long range) and practice drills to familiarize yourself with them!

The course introduces simple, effective movements that are easy to learn, and work well under stress.

The Techniques Covered:
– Proper Knife Grips.
– Tactical Knife Sets
– Slashing and Stabbing Techniques
– Drawing From Concealment
– S.R.C. Tactical Knife Sets.
– Concealment.
– Fast Deployment of the Blade
– Selection of Knives
– Muscle Targeting Areas
– Non-Lethal & Lethal Target Areas
– And much more.

  • Date: TBA
  • Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm 
  • Cost: $129
  • Location: Super T Karate

Due to space limitations there are no refunds.

Required Gear: Street Clothes, Long Pants with Belt and Pockets,  Clean Tennis Shoes

 

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

EDC stands for “Everyday Carry.”

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

They’re the things you put in your pockets before you head out the door, the things you feel naked without, and the things that would throw off your whole day if you had to do without them. Your everyday carry consists of items that you find truly essential in your daily life.

At this FREE EDC Pow – Wow get together you can bring our EDC to show and discuss the items in a round table style. This will be for educational purpose so we can get ideas on what and why

to carry every day.

 

EDC Tactical Self Defense Near Me in Grand Rapids | Super T Karate

Instructor Terry Gay

Instructor Terry Gay

Terry Gay is the founder of Super T Karate  / Tactical Defense, a school that prides itself on teaching practical self defense, hand-to-hand combat, edged weapons training, firearms training, and personal protection.

Terry regularly participates in professional development courses in order to improve and increase his skills, so that he may offer a better learning experience for his students and clients. Terry teaches courses from basic fundamentals all the way to advanced tactical handgun training for real world self-defense.

Master Terry Gay Bio/Training:
– 8th Degree Black Belt
– 48+ Years Martial Arts Experience
– P.A.K.A. World Kickboxing Champion
– Certified Cage Combat MMA Referee
– ISCF Certified MMA Referee
– ISCF Certified MMA Judge
– International Hall of Fame Member
– NRA Basic Pistol Certified Instructor
– NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor
– SRC Defensive Knife Instructor
– SRC Defensive Handgun Instructor
– USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
– Former Professional Boxer & Kickboxer
– CQT Carbine 1 & 2
– Personal Protection Security
– Security Guard / Bouncer
– Defensive Tactics Instructor
– Udemy Defensive Handgun
– Ranger Tactical Handgun
– NTL Affiliate Instructor
– CQT Shoothouse / Room Clearing
– Certified, Member of the Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors
– Bravery Award Branch County Sheriff Dept
– C.R.A.V.A.T – Civilian Response to Active Violence and Trauma
– 100+ Hours Force on Force Simulations Scenario Training
– Low Light
– CQT Handgun 1 & 2
– A3 Vehicle
– CC Vehicle Firearm Tactics
– UTM/NRA Certification
– NLT Handgun Grip Development
– Shooter Technology Group Ultimate Dry Fire
– CC Home Defense – Tactics for Defending Your Castle
– A3 Room / Building Clearing
– ALICE Certification Training for Business
– Dave Spaulding Handgun Combatives
– Rich Nance WARTAC
– CC Fighting From Cover

"I also recently went through master Terry's concealed pistol license class. His approach to defensive weapons training."

"Martial arts training in kickboxing, boxing, self-defense, and Krav Maga as well as firearms training."

"Super T continues to challenge me to improve my skills and learn new techniques."