Hoover Karate Academy

40+ Years of Premier Lehigh Valley Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes for Kids and Adults - Try A FREE Karate Class Today: hooverkarate.com/train-today

Welcome to Hoover Karate Academy! We have been teaching the Lehigh Valley for over 40 years, and our unique style offers class instruction for students of all ages. Our curriculum surpasses other martial arts academies by providing a variety of class levels, each of which is broken down by age and rank. In addition to separate child and adult formats found at most martial arts schools, HKA also of

fers a “junior” curriculum, which has been divided into two class groups to accommodate adolescents (Junior I) and teens (Junior II). Additionally, Sensei Hoover has created the valley’s premiere martial arts class for adult students by combining his reality-based martial arts style with an excellent workout. Contact us today to schedule a free class! hooverkarate.com

A message from owner, founder and head Sensei Timothy Hoover:

As founder, owner and head sensei of HKA, I welcome you to our family. I have been training in the Martial Arts since 1973 and opened my first dojo in 1981. Since then, we have been perfecting our academy in many ways. I believe our approach to teaching is what makes us unique. Our style, Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do, is a mixed martial art self defense system, pulled from six different Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do, Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan and Juijitsu. I started my martial arts training in 1973 at the age of 16, and I have received ranks in three different systems/styles. My rankings are as follows:

2nd Degree Black Belt under Master Nenou in Tae Kwon Do.
5th Degree Black Belt under Master Hawk in Sen Lin Chuan.
7th Degree Black Belt in Kwon Ru Fu Chi Do – the style in which I created and founded. I have also received training in the art forms of Tang Soo Do, American Kenpo and Jiujitsu. Our academy is family owned and operated. I have enjoyed my martial arts journey along the way, and take great pride in the friends and families whose lives have enriched mine. My goal is to continue to evolve by offering a realistic, street-smart self-defense style which also incorporates physical conditioning, mental focus, and emotional stability. I teach Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do as a way of life, an opportunity to refine character, and the ability to increase self-awareness one day at a time, one person at a time. Thank you for your interest in our program.

08/24/2026

"At Hoover Karate Academy, we teach the opposite things of this phone.

Long-term focus...

How to carry yourself, with your head back and chest out, with a sense of confidence.

We teach activity.

And move.

Not just sit around and play with your thumbs on a phone.

Push-ups.

Sit-ups.

Burpees...

Increased awareness.

To know what's around us at all times.

That's the number one principle in training in the martial arts.

We've lost it!

This place is gonna bring it back."

- Tim Hoover
Hoover Karate Academy

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08/24/2026

Backpack self-defense, multi-person fighting, and busting through boards/obstacles of all types.

Another successful Saturday journey in the books.

Great job, testers!

08/10/2026

This clip is from our latest episode of Attack Life Not Others. If this resonates with you, go listen to the full conversation. There's a lot more where this came from.

https://www.attacklifenotothers.com/ep-444-push-for-a-life-that-matters/

All episodes: www.attacklifenotothers.com

07/25/2026

Today we invite you to wish our very own Sensei Dave a happy birthday!

Our J1 and J2 students signed a card on Thursday, but if you missed it, you can leave your message below.

Happy birthday, Sensei Dave!

07/10/2026

Say hello to your newest yellow belt, HKA!

Last night, Bryce showed a true "Never Say Die" attitude, pushing through a full demonstration of his material, with lots of PT and push along the way.

Bryce's passion for the martial arts is evident and we are so proud to watch him grow and take this next step in his journey.

Congratulations and well done!

07/09/2026

2 days left to register!

Ready to build confidence with simple, effective techniques for real-world situations?

Our next women's self-defense seminar will focus on mothers and teen/adult daughters.

This is a ONE-DAY seminar on self-defense basics with NO experience required!

Spots are LIMITED to allow for personalized instruction.

Please email [email protected] with questions or to register!

07/01/2026

Another yellow belt test in the books!

These four J1 students sure brought the energy this past Saturday in their first HKA belt test.

They arrived focused, strong, and ready to go.

Congratulations to these inspiring martial artists and thank you to our J1 class for the support of your fellow students.

06/29/2026

June testing continues!

Congratulations to Rajesh for a successful yellow belt test last week.

He braved the hill and multiple outdoor reality-focused self-defense challenges and left with a new belt, ready to start diving into his new yellow belt material.

The yellow belt principle is "passion!" Thank you for sharing your passion with us, Rajesh!

06/27/2026

Hard work pays off! In celebration of our latest rank up tests- the first pizza party of the summer! 🥳

06/25/2026

Congratulations to our testing group from last Saturday! These J2s really brought the energy, demonstrating excellence in physical training, technique, and personal growth.

And look at that support team!

The community at HKA is like no other.

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Telephone

+16103369699

Website

https://www.attacklifenotothers.com/, http://www.hooverkarate.com/

Address

5531 Memorial Road
Allentown, PA
18104

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9:15pm
Tuesday	5pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 2:30pm