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.
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 believe our approach to teaching is what makes us unique. Each class is approached with a feel of mental readiness and a desire to get in the best physical shape with proven, reliable methods.
We adhere to the traditions of self discipline, self control and respect, while being progressive in the approach and content of training. Our academies will continue to provide a safe, respectful and clean environment in which to train and learn.
Together, we can continue to grow as a community. Remember as an individual we are limited, but together we can achieve greatness.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Sensei Timothy C. Hoover
As an individual we are limited, but together we can achieve greatness.
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Since I started my martial arts training at 16 in 1973, I have received ranks in three different systems/styles. My rankings are as follows:
2nd Dgree 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 mixed martial art self defense system that I founded.
I have also trained in the folowing arts but am not ranked: Tang So do, American Kenpo, Juijitsu
I opened my first academy in 1984 and the second one in 2003 both in the Lehigh Valley. It is a family busines with both of my children working with me. I am now 52 years old and continue to train hard, and refine our system of Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do.
I have enjoyed the journey along the way, and take great pride in the friends and families whose lives have enriched mine. My goal is to continue to grow and offer our system as a realistic martial arts form in every way from street smart self defense to physical conditioning, mental focus, and emotional stability.
I teach Kwon Ryu Fu Chi Do as a way of life, and as a way to refine character and increase awareness within
– to make a better world one day at a time, one person at a time.
Sensei Hoover
