Saucon Valley Karate Academy proudly serving Hellertown since 2013
Helping students age 5 to adults develop confidence, self-esteem, better health and fitness.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Saucon Valley Karate Academy is a proud member of the Hellertown/Lower Saucon community since 2013. SVKA takes pride knowing that we help students age 5 to adults develop confidence, self-esteem, better health and fitness. Helping our students achieve their goals both in and out of the studio is our focus. We provide a safe learning environment for all our students regardless of physical ability or age. Each class is taught by a certified black belt instructor.
SVKA is also involved in many community events. We support Relay for Life, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Help the Fight, Hellertown/Lower Saucon Community Day, H/LS Spirit Parade and we are a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. SVKA also conducts on-field demonstrations at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies’ AAA baseball team) Martial Arts night.
Visit us today to see how we can help you achieve your goals!
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Philip Geiter - Chief Instructor/Owner
Master Geiter began his martial arts career over 30 years ago when he enrolled for karate lessons at the Bethlehem YMCA. He was fortunate to have 2 role models who already achieved their black belts, and they guided him in his journey to earn his black belt. Master John Gallagher has been Master Geiter’s Instructor since he was a green belt and Master Jim Horwath still trains and teaches at Master Gallagher’s studio.
Since joining the World Tang Soo Do Association in 1997, Master Geiter has been part of a structured and professional organization and is committed to improving his skills as a martial artist. It is through the relationships he made in the WTSDA that he has continued to expand and enhance his Tang Soo Do training by working in other martial arts such as Shotokan, Hap Ki Do and Judo.
In 2013 Master Geiter founded Saucon Valley Karate Academy in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. SVKA has been helping students develop leadership skills, self-defense and better physical fitness as they work to reach their goal of black belt excellence. In 2018, SVKA was voted Dojang of the Year by Region 8 of the World Tang Soo Do Association.
In 2019 after many years of training and dedication, Master Geiter earned his 5th degree Senior Master rank in Tang Soo Do and was awarded Master of the Year by the WTSDA. His mission is to continue training and guide his students to obtain excellence.
Megan Geiter - Class Instructor
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Ms Megan started training in Tang Soo Do at the age of 7. She has taken a leadership role and became a full time Instructor at Saucon Valley Karate Academy in May 2019.
In addition to teaching classes daily and leading our preschool (Dragon) program, she helps mentor our junior instructors and continues to improve her skills through rigorous training. Ms Megan participates in and conducts demonstrations at SVKA special events and at local schools and daycare centers in the Hellertown/Saucon Valley Community.
In 2020, Ms Megan achieved her 2nd degree black belt and continues to train and teach and set an example of black belt excellence for all students at Saucon Valley Karate Academy.