HOOVER KARATE INSTRUCTOR BIOS

ALL OUR MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS HAVE A UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD TEACHING EACH OF THEIR KARATE CLASSES

All Instructors at Hoover Karate Academy have obtained their black belt in the style of Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do and have been selected as instructors by Sensei Hoover directly.

SENSEI TIM HOOVER

Owner, Founder, and Creator of Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do

Sensei Hoover has been training in the martial arts for over five decades. He opened his first karate dojo in 1981. He holds the rank of 7th Degree black belt, and is the creator of our unique style of Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do — a reality-based martial arts system. Sensei Hoover teaches the Adult Martial Arts Classes at HKA and continues to play an active role in the progression of all students as they advance through their individual curriculum. He shares his years teaching and martial arts training, along with wisdom obtained through real-life experiences on Attack Life Not Others on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere. Martial arts principles are discussed, but the show can be appreciated by anyone. Martial artist or not, everyone can apply the concepts in order to live a better life.

SENSEI STEVE TUROSCY, JR

Instructor

Sensei Steve is a 7th Degree black belt and has been training directly under Sensei Hoover for over 35 years. He began training with his son in 1987, and currently teaches the Adult Classes with Sensei Hoover and his son, Sensei Steve, III.

SENSEI STEVE TUROSCY, III

Instructor

Sensei Steve, III is a 7th Degree black belt and began his training at HKA when he was 7 years old. He was the first child to earn a black belt at Hoover Karate Academy. He currently teaches Adult Classes at HKA.

SENSEI DAVE

Instructor

Sensei Dave is a 6th Degree black belt and has been training at HKA for over 20 years. He currently teaches Junior I and Junior II students, where he is continuously inspired and motivated by student growth and progression.

SENSEI DARLA

Instructor

Sensei Darla is a 5th Degree black belt with over 25 years of martial arts experience, holding the rank of black belt in two different styles. She currently teaches the Kids curriculum, and is also the Program Coordinator for the Kids Curriculum at HKA. As a longtime teacher and mentor to young students, she is motivated and inspired to keep our children safe.

SENSEI BAUSCH

Instructor

Sensei Rich Bausch is a 5th Degree black belt who has been part of the HKA community for over 35 years. He currently teaches Junior II and Adult Classes.

SENSEI TROY

Instructor

Sensei Troy is a 3rd Degree black belt and has been training at Hoover Karate Academy for approximately 14 years. He currently teaches classes in the Kids, Junior I, Junior II, and Adult curriculums. “Structure, camaraderie, philosophy, and positive influence are things everyone should have in their life. I have found all these things at HKA."

SENSEI MIRIAM

Instructor

Sensei Miriam is a 4th Degree black belt who has been training in the martial arts for over 15 years. She is also the Office Accounts Manager for HKA. Sensei Miriam is motivated by self-betterment that comes as a result of consistent training through determination and self-discipline.

SENSEI FRANK GRIGOLI

Instructor

Sensei Frank began training at HKA over 35 years ago and is a 3rd Degree black belt. He has extensive experience with ground fighting — as he trained many years at Renzo Gracie BJJ academies both in NYC and PA. He has instructed hundreds of students in cardio-kickboxing and used to own and operate his own martial arts academy in Emmaus overseen by Sensei Hoover and affiliated with Hoover Karate Academy. Currently Sensei Frank teaches special seminars in the Adult Curriculum.

SENSEI STEVE MITTMAN

Instructor

Sensei Steve began training at HKA over 35 years ago and is a 3rd Degree black belt. “I would not be who I am today if not for training under Sensei Hoover.” Steve has extensive experience with stand-up fighting, particularly boxing, as he has trained with several champions. He has even worked for two legendary Heavyweight Champions: Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson. He has trained with amateur and professional boxers, and ran an intensive kickboxing program for 10 years. He currently instructs a self-protection/self-defense combatives system, and every so often teaches the adult martial arts classes at HKA. Alongside Sensei Hoover, Steve co-hosts Attack Life Not Others — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere podcasts can be found.

SENSEI CHELSEA HOOVER

MS, RD, LDN

Sensei Chelsea is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She has a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from Drexel University, an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, and owns Fuel for Thought Nutrition. She offers a variety of nutrition, wellness, and training plans so that each person can meet their individual health goals. At a young age, she developed an interest in health and wellness through training in the martial arts in which physical, mental, and spiritual wellness played an integral role in the system’s program and methodology. Chelsea specializes in one-on-one customized nutrition counseling, as well as kickboxing and self-defense training.

She is always on the hunt for quick and healthy snacks that can be eaten on the go, so she decided to make her own! Check out her Mind Body Bites!

SENSEI SHANE

Instructor

Sensei Shane "Bull" Miller is a 1st Degree black belt who has been part of the HKA community since 2009. He took a 10 year break and trained on his own but came back in September 2022 after serving in the US Army. Sensei Shane is motivated by self-betterment that comes as a result of consistent training from perseverance and passion for the martial arts. Sensei Shane currently teaches Junior 1 and Junior II classes.

"From training on my own and training at HKA and taking those experiences out into the world to further my experience, I've found that there's no place like home and I never would have made it this far without my mentor's guidance. I'm so thankful for HKA."

SENSEI SAMMY

Instructor

Sensei Sammy started training in Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do at 5 years old. She is a 2nd Degree Black Belt, Junior 1 and Junior 2 Class Instructor, Philosophy conversation organizer, and assists with HKA video and communication efforts. Sensei Sammy is motivated by constant improvement in all areas of life. She values consistency in training and small 1% improvements over time, so she and her students can be the best versions of themselves possible.

CHO DAN BO MAREN

Instructor

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SENSEI KATIE