Welcome to Hoover Karate Academy! We have been teaching the Lehigh Valley for over 25 years.
We offer specialized classes for students from the ages of 4 up to and including mature adult.
Our curriculum includes classes for Pre-K students, Kids, Junior I & Junior II, Adult & Adult Traditional, and
competitive Mixed Martial Arts Fight Team. A summary of each class format is listed below for your convenience.
Together our actions are guided out of the dojo into our daily lives and community.
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Pre-K Format for Ages 4 & 5
This thirty minute class will introduce your young child to the martial arts while providing them with an excellent source of exercise in an energetic and warm environment. Focus will be on rudimentary martial arts skills, self control and discipline, and stranger awareness.
KIDS Format for Ages 6 – 9
Children with no prior knowledge about the martial arts will be introduced to our program through the Kids Beginner class. He or she will take part in a one- hour class with other beginner students in the same age group. Students who have graduated from the Pre-K program will also take part in this class. This class will focus on basic kicks, strikes, blocks and self defense techniques while incorporating exercise and fun at the same time. Students will be taught the Six Selfs and expected to practice them during and outside of class. As a student masters material, he or she will advance to the Kids Intermediate and Kids Advanced classes, respectively.
JUNIOR I Format for Ages 10 – 12
Innovative and unique, this format was introduced to the HKA style in March 2007. This class was created with the needs of the pre-adolescent in mind. It is more challenging than the Kids Format but still incorporates fun with discipline and technique. It also allows the students to interact with their peers while taking part in an extra-curricular activity.
JUNIOR II Format for Ages 13 – 17
This specialized class is exclusively for teens with an interest in the martial arts. Students will take part in a ninety minute, highly energetic class that incorporates a mixture of fitness, technique, discipline and fun. Students will interact with their peers and be taught by an instructor who is sensitive to the needs of this specific age group.
ADULT Format Ages 18 and Older
This is the most physically and technically challenging class offered at Hoover Karate Academy. Each two hour class offers a combination of physical fitness, technique, philosophy, meditation and self defense. Students are consistently stimulated both mentally and physically as they progress from belt to belt. The Adult Format gives the student the opportunity to engage in a physical workout while learning an art form. Morning, evening and weekend classes are offered to accommodate all schedules.
ADULT Traditional Format
Added to our curriculum in September 2008, this class is specifically designed for students interested in a curriculum that is less physically intensive but maintains the technique and philosophy that is consistent with HKA standards. The Adult II Format tends to be more traditional and technical with less physical demand while still offering the student an excellent physical workout.
Mixed Martial Arts Fight Team
This class is open to all students who are interested in competitive fighting. A commitment to compete is required to take this class. All students must be at least 16 years of age to attend.