WELCOME TO HOOVER KARATE IN ALLENTOWN

PREMIER LEHIGH VALLEY MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES and SELF DEFENSE CLASSES

Hoover Karate Academy in Allentown boasts a distinguished legacy of over four decades, delivering unparalleled martial arts lessons and self defense lessons in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Under the expert guidance of Sensei Tim Hoover, our academy is known for being one of the best martial arts schools found anywhere.

Hoover Karate Academy's Eagle and Yinyang trademarked symbol

Sensei Hoover has meticulously developed a distinctive reality-based martial arts system, seamlessly blending insights from various disciplines. Our focus lies in the practical application of martial arts techniques — providing our students with a comprehensive and effective set of skills.

Dedicated to accommodating diverse needs, Sensei Hoover has crafted specialized curriculums catering to students of all ages and fitness levels. At Hoover Karate Academy, we prioritize each student’s individual progress based on their skills and knowledge of material, not time attended.

LET YOUR JOURNEY AT HOOVER KARATE BEGIN

Our aim is to help students develop critical thinking and learn to use their minds, rather than their fists or feet, to find safe solutions in challenging situations.

We invite you to embark on a transformative martial arts journey with Hoover Karate in Allentown.

Reach out today for a free trial karate class, where you can personally experience the excellence of instruction and the exceptional training environment we offer. Join us as we continue the tradition of 40+ years of martial arts classes in the Lehigh Valley.

Sensei Tim Hoover walking up steps, labeled self awareness, self discipline, self respect, self control, self confidence, and self awareness

Our state-of-the-art facility offers a spacious and purpose-built environment designed exclusively for martial arts classes. Plus, our exclusive "Journey Field" offers an amazing outdoor training experience throughout the spring, summer, and fall months, elevating our martial arts training even further.

Group fitness classes at Hoover Karate, yoga, self defense, cardio
Hoover Karate Academy's Eagle and Yinyang trademarked symbol

NO CONTRACTS TO SIGN

Since its inception in 1981, HKA has operated on a no-contract policy, thereby only having karate students that are truly engaged and dedicated to their martial arts instruction.

LEHIGH VALLEY KARATE INSTITUTION

For over forty years, Hoover Karate in Allentown has been teaching the Lehigh Valley martial arts classes for all ages and reality-based self defense classes for kids and adults.

NOT JUST FOR MARTIAL ARTISTS

Proud to be ranked as one of the Best Karate Podcasts in the world for six years. We discuss the peaceful warrior ethos, inspiring everyone (not just martial artists) to live a better life.