SUPER KICK KARATE PRESENTS
BLACK BELT & ADVANCED
TRAINING INVITATIONAL
THE MAT IS ALWAYS OPEN
Whether it has been months or years since your last bow, your rank and legacy remain unbroken. Step back into an environment of authentic discipline, elite mentorship, and relentless growth alongside fellow dedicated practitioners.
HONOR · DISCIPLINE · MASTERY · NO OBLIGATION TO RETURN
BLACK BELT & ADVANCED MAT TIMES
TRAINING SCHEDULE
These training periods are part of our regular dojo schedule. Structured instruction may be available, but Black Belts and experienced martial artists are also welcome to use the mat for independent training, partner work, kata, conditioning, bag work, and technical development.
| Days | Time | Focus |
|---|---|---|
Monday & Wednesday |
7:00 PM | Black Belt & Advanced Mat Time |
Tuesday & Thursday |
6:00 PM | Black Belt & Advanced Mat Time |
Saturday |
12:00 PM | Advanced Training / Black Belt Training |
Check the current Super Kick Karate class schedule for updates.
THE CONTINUOUS PATH
A Black Belt Is
Not The End
In traditional Japanese martial arts, earning a black belt is called Shodan : literally meaning 'the first step.' The real study begins the moment ego yields to lifelong refinement.
PRINCIPLE 01 : SHOSHIN
The Beginner's Mind Never Expires
A black belt is simply a white belt who refused to quit. When rank is achieved, the physical techniques become second nature, opening room for deeper mental clarity, humility, and quiet discipline.
True mastery does not demand perfection; it demands relentless presence on the mat, session after session, decade after decade.
PRINCIPLE 02 : DOJO COMMUNITY
The Open Door Policy For Practitioners
Once you step onto our mats, you are part of our lineage forever. Life may pull you away for months or years, but our doors never close to returning martial artists seeking grounded practice.
Senior students mentor junior ranks without ego, sustaining an honorable culture where every practitioner gives back to the floor that built them.
"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."
ARCHIVAL LINEAGE & GENERATIONS
OUR BLACK BELT LEGACY
Over four decades of authentic martial tradition preserved on these mats. From pioneer master certifications to second and third generation black belt promotions, every photograph chronicles our unyielding standard of discipline, honor, and martial lineage.
THE SUPER KICK KARATE STANDARD
BLACK BELT ISN'T ONE TEST.
IT'S THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPLETE MARTIAL ARTIST.
At Super Kick Karate, earning a Black Belt represents much more than learning techniques.
Our advanced training develops physical conditioning, traditional Goju-Ryu Karate, practical self-defence, kata and bunkai, kumite, grappling, sparring, knowledge, character and leadership.
The Black Belt grading brings these elements together and challenges candidates to demonstrate their ability while under physical and mental pressure.
FITNESS & CONDITIONING
Strength. Endurance. Mental toughness.
Our Black Belt standard challenges physical conditioning through exercises including push-ups, sit-ups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, planks, pull-ups and explosive leg work.
KIHON : THE FOUNDATION
Stances. Blocks. Strikes. Kicks.
Advanced students demonstrate fundamentals with speed, precision, balance and control - even while physically fatigued.
SELF-DEFENCE & THROWS
Breakfalls. Throws. Takedowns.
Practical applications including rolls and breakfalls, hip and shoulder throws, leg sweeps, escapes and defensive ground skills.
KUMITE
Timing. Distance. Counterattack.
Structured and live partner skills including Sanbon Kumite, combinations, evasive movement and controlled counterattacks.
KATA & BUNKAI
Tradition with purpose.
Required Kata: Taikyoku Series, Gekisai Dai Ichi, Gekisai Dai Ni, Sanchin, Saifa, Tensho, Seienchin, Sanseiru.
Candidates also understand and demonstrate practical Bunkai - the applications contained within kata.
GRAPPLING & COMBATIVES
Escapes. Control. Composure.
Train against active resistance, maintain composure, escape difficult positions and establish control.
SPARRING
Technique under pressure.
Multiple rounds designed to test technical ability, cardiovascular endurance, adaptability, defence, strategy and fighting spirit.
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP
More than how to fight.
Understand the history and philosophy of Goju-Ryu, lifelong training, and the responsibility of the belt.
'How will I contribute to the dojo and the students coming after me?'
PURPOSE & PRACTICE
THIS IS WHAT BLACK BELT
MAT TIME IS FOR.
You don't have to work on everything every night. Black Belt & Advanced Mat Time gives our experienced students an opportunity to continue developing these areas throughout the year.
- Work on your kata.
- Improve your conditioning.
- Train on the bags.
- Practice self-defence.
- Work with a partner.
- Grapple.
- Spar.
- Stretch and recover.
- Prepare for your next grading.
- Or simply come back and move again.
Whether you're preparing for Black Belt, maintaining the Black Belt you've already earned, or returning after years away, there is something for you to work on.
DISCIPLINES & TRAINING PATHS
WHAT CAN I DO
DURING MAT TIME?
Open mat hours provide returning practitioners dedicated floor space and direct senior mentorship to hone individual martial goals without rigid constraints.
01 / FOUNDATION
TRADITIONAL KARATE & KATA
Refine classical Shotokan patterns, kinetic hip alignment, and explosive kime. Rebuild structural precision through high-repetition kihon and black belt bunkai exploration.
- Kata sequencing and transition mechanics
- Targeted chambering and striking power
- Practical solo and partnered bunkai
02 / APPLICATION
CONTROLLED KUMITE & TIMING
Step into calibrated sparring created to sharpen reaction time, distance management (ma-ai), and situational composure without ego in a controlled, respectful setting.
- Distance control and evasive footwork
- Continuous and point-based match simulation
- Counter-striking and feint integration
03 / ADAPTATION
GRAPPLING & CLOSE DEFENSE
Bridge striking fundamentals into close-quarters clinching, standing off-balancing (kuzushi), joint locks, and positional mat defense for total martial versatility.
- Clinch entry and standing takedown defense
- Joint lock control and positional escapes
- Ground mobility and situational recovery
THE CONTINUOUS PATH
EVERY BLACK BELT STARTED
WITH ONE CLASS.
The beginner learning their first stance and the Black Belt refining a kata may be at very different stages — but they’re travelling the same path.
During selected training periods, Super Kick Karate can divide the dojo so introductory students receive appropriate instruction while our advanced students and Black Belts continue their own training.
This creates an environment where new students can see what years of training can become — and experienced students have an opportunity to help build the next generation.
BEGINNERS STARTING THEIR JOURNEY.
BLACK BELTS CONTINUING THEIRS.
ONE DOJO.
Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Lineage · Direct Instruction · Welcoming Community
ADVANCED MAT TIME INVITATION
ARE YOU WORKING TOWARD
BLACK BELT?
Our Black Belt grading evaluates the complete martial artist across eight core disciplines. Grading is not meant to be something students suddenly prepare for at the end—it is an ongoing standard of technical mastery and personal accountability.
Black Belt Mat Time provides a structured, collaborative environment where advanced students identify weaknesses, refine techniques under direct instruction, and progress steadily toward the standard expected on the floor.
01 / PHYSICAL READINESS
Fitness & Conditioning
Stamina, explosive power, muscular endurance, and sustained physical output during extended rounds.
02 / FUNDAMENTAL MECHANICS
Kihon (Basics)
Flawless stance integrity, hip drive, precision strike alignment, and clean execution speed.
03 / CLOSE QUARTERS
Self-Defence & Throws
Off-balancing, redirection of force, joint control, situational awareness, and safe takedown execution.
04 / DYNAMIC ENGAGEMENT
Kumite (Combat)
Timing, distance management (Maai), tactical rhythm breaking, and controlled scoring under pressure.
05 / FORM & APPLICATION
Kata & Bunkai
Traditional forms executed with focus, paired with practical real-world combat decoding.
06 / GROUND CONTROL
Grappling
Positional escapes, guard retention, clinch leverage, and defensive ground dominance.
07 / LIVE APPLICATION
Continuous Sparring
Composure under fatigue, clean technical responses, sportsmanship, and adaptive live rounds.
08 / MARTIAL MINDSET
Character & Leadership
Dojo etiquette, martial history, humility, peer mentorship, and leading the next generation.
NEW TO KARATE? START HERE
Beginners Are
Welcome Too
You do not need prior experience or athletic prestige to step onto our mats. In traditional Japanese dojo culture, beginners and seasoned black belts train in the same room. By practicing alongside masters, you absorb correct posture, quiet focus, and disciplined rhythm from day one.
Our senior instructors personally guide your foundational stances, breathing techniques, and first katas in a respectful, ego-free environment built entirely on mutual encouragement.
No previous training required • Clean loaner uniform provided for your first class
NO EXPECTATIONS : NO JUDGMENT
COME BACK EXACTLY
AS YOU ARE
THE MAT DOES NOT REMEMBER HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN AWAY.
You do not get in shape before stepping into the dojo. The discipline of stepping onto the mat is what restores your strength, stamina, and focus.
LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR
The single hardest technique in martial arts is bowing through the entryway after months or years away. We recognize the hesitation: wondering if your cardio will hold up, if your kicks are still crisp, or if you will be judged for where you currently stand.
Every practitioner here shares that exact journey. No one expects you to perform at your peak on day one. Fitness is not a prerequisite for training; it is the natural consequence of consistent practice. All that is required is putting your uniform on and taking the first step.
- Zero baseline fitness required to resume your journey
- Self-paced progression with structured technical guidance
- A respectful community centered on mutual growth, never comparison
THE BLACK BELT PATH / TEACHING LINEAGE
STEP UP AS
A LEADER
FROM INDIVIDUAL MASTERY TO PRESERVING THE LINEAGE
Earning a Black Belt is never the final destination: it is the exact moment your responsibility to the dojo begins. Our Assistant Instructor and Mentorship Cadre invites advanced practitioners to step off the sidelines of personal training and into the sacred duty of shaping the next generation.
- Direct 1-on-1 pedagogical mentorship under Sensei Vic
- Advanced breakdown of Kata mechanics and sparring biomechanics
- Official Dojo Coaching Credentials and Dan-grade leadership status
Open exclusively to Brown Belts (1st Kyu) and Dan ranks in good standing.
SENSEI VIC GRANIC
Founder & 8th Dan Black Belt | 30+ Years of Traditional Instruction
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
MEET SENSEI VIC
"Karate is not a six-month hobby or a sequence of trophies. It is a lifelong discipline of refining the mind, mastering the body, and discovering composure under pressure."
For over three decades, Sensei Vic Granic has mentored students ranging from anxious beginners to world-class black belts. His teaching bridges classical Japanese martial discipline with modern, patient mentorship - ensuring every student develops genuine character, humility, and unwavering self-confidence that endures far beyond the dojo floor.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Beginners Are
Welcome Too
Stepping onto the dojo floor for the first time is an act of genuine courage. In our dojo, beginners train shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned practitioners and black belts. You will not be sidelined into an isolated group - you will absorb correct posture, patience, and precise technique directly from dedicated senior mentors who are invested in your progress from day one.
Questions before stepping onto the mat? Speak directly with Sensei or view the schedule. No uniform or gear required for your first class.
Creating Champions for the Game of Life
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