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.

06/15/2026

LAST CALL for our Beginner Self-Defense Seminar

- Adults 18+
- Saturday, June 27th
- 12:30–2:00 PM
- $40 per person
- A great introduction for adults who want practical, no-experience-needed self-defense training.

How to register:
1. Save your spot: https://buy.stripe.com/9B6bJ1cQy7pV02s51Ugbm07
2. Fill out your info: https://hooverkarate.wufoo.com/forms/sog0z5n02o7tdo/
3. Complete waiver: https://hooverkarate.wufoo.com/forms/zh04x1d0ujsnpg/

💥 10% off for family members of active HKA students.

If you are a family member of an active HKA student, email us with your interest and we’ll charge your student's account with the discount!

Questions? Email [email protected]

06/14/2026

Friendly reminder tomorrow is the Kids/ Kids Advanced pizza party! We're celebrating summer, and all of our recent rank-ups with pizza, snacks, games and a movie! 5pm to 6:30pm. Students may come in street clothes!

Photos from Hoover Karate Academy's post

06/11/2026

We train as a team, but the journey is your own. These 5 young students were meant to test back in March- however, it wasn't the right time. This passed Saturday, expectations were shattered! They did the work, and they emerged stronger for it. Please join us in congratulating our newest rank ups!

06/11/2026

Earlier this Spring some of our HKA family participated in a local half marathon in preparation for the D&L RaceFest Marathon this November.

If you would like to connect with other runners/walkers from HKA this Fall, email the office [email protected].

Summer is coming - remember to keep training & moving all year long!

06/08/2026

"You can always find an excuse not to be here...

But some of the best advice I've ever heard is to, "do it scared."

To me that means you decide to do hard things even when you don't feel like it.

And sure, that can mean fear.

It can also mean that you're too tired.

You're sore.

Or maybe you had a really busy week...

There will always be a reason not to show up...

But the real growth happens when you decide to do it anyway."
- Sensei Sammy at Hoover Karate Academy

06/04/2026

Do you recognize any of these students??

06/02/2026

Never too late...nor is it too early. Little Sofia has been with us for some time, and today we celebrate her on her 2nd belt! Please join us in congratulating our newest yellow belt!

06/01/2026

HKA on the move! 🏃🏽🏃🏻‍♀️

Congrats to some of our Hoover Karate Academy students and friends for running the The Fast and Furriest 5K this weekend, presented by The Sanctuary at Haafsville!

05/27/2026

Want to feel more confident walking into everyday situations?

We’re hosting an upcoming self-defense seminar designed to give you reality-based practical skills, with no experience needed.

✔ Build confidence
✔ Improve awareness
✔ Learn simple, effective techniques for real-world situations

Spots are intentionally limited so everyone gets personal instruction.

💪 Beginner Self-Defense (Adults 18+)
- Saturday, June 27th
- 12:30–2:00 PM
- $40 per person
- A great introduction for adults who want practical, no-experience-needed self-defense training.

How to register:
1. Save your spot: https://buy.stripe.com/9B6bJ1cQy7pV02s51Ugbm07
2. Fill out your info: https://hooverkarate.wufoo.com/forms/sog0z5n02o7tdo/
3. Complete waiver: https://hooverkarate.wufoo.com/forms/zh04x1d0ujsnpg/

💥 10% off for family members of active HKA students.

If you are a family member of an active HKA student, email us with your interest and we’ll charge your student's account with the discount!

Questions? Email [email protected].

05/25/2026

Reminder:
HKA is CLOSED tonight May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. See you in class Tuesday and beyond!

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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