Lehigh Valley Tae Kwon-Do

Master Lee’s school is an exceptional martial arts institution in the Lehigh Valley, built on integrity, discipline, and respect. Master Lee, not "Mister Lee," teaches every class unless unforeseen circumstances arise, and ensures qualified instructors are present in his absence. The claim about the floors is baseless, as the facility is well-maintained and safe. My children have attended for over a year, and classes are never canceled—even when attendance is low. The school fosters a diverse community, partnering with Lehigh University and welcoming students from all backgrounds. This isn’t a business-focused "piggy bank" but a true educational environment, shaping respectful, kind, and disciplined individuals. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic martial arts training and character development.

Just to give some background, LVTKD is not the first martial arts school I have trained at. I have been training in Kempo for ~5 years now. At first, I was slightly nervous to switch to a new school, get new master, and start from square one, but these fears subsided from my first step in the front door. The instructors at this school are the real deal. Every instructor knows the ins and outs of the style, how to build students’ strength, and together, have formed an exceptional traditional martial arts experience. I am writing this review because I want to share my experience, but also why some people may not like it here at first. -This school favors QUALITY over quantity. -The training is tough. Many people will enter this school, 3/4 of them will leave 2 weeks later and say "this isn’t for me". However, those who care enough to push themselves is what the studio entirely consists of as a result. If they don’t care about training, they don’t stay to train here. If you want to train alongside people who will push you to the finish of every workout, and all striving for common goals, this is the place for you. If becoming good at martial arts was so easy, everyone would do it. If becoming healthy was so easy, everyone would do it. The training is tough, yes, but with an open mind, I believe every person on this planet can surprise themselves with what they are truly capable of. If you walk in the studio’s glass doors with open mindset, Master Lee Arnold will gladly train you with open arms, and be proud to call you his student. ———————————————————— Lee Arnold has ran this studio for 40 years as of 2024, and has trained dozens of Lehigh University students and adults across the Lehigh Valley during that time. If you believe the training doesn’t work, there are hundreds of students who can say otherwise. I could not be prouder to call him my teacher.

True martial arts school focusing on Olympic Tae Kwon Do, not a baby sitting club like the rest. This is a school for people who are looking for real training and become true martial artist. The training is not easy and that’s what I love. Master Lee is an amazing instructor sticking to the old ways of training so the students become strong and able to handle themselves in real life situations. I have been studying here for more than 20 years and it’s a school like no other. I am grateful to Master Lee for having such high standards. He has helped me so much to grow as an individual and as a Martial Artist.

I've trained here on and off for 2 decades, always returning when I find myself home for an extended period of time. I started when I was young, and often credit my training here with Master Lee as one of the most influential pieces of my childhood. He's taught me discipline, respect, and strength of body and will. These skills have lead me to a fruitful life, an appetite for challenge, and a humble confidence with which I know I can do anything. Master Lee and his fellow instructors each have decades of experience teaching TKD. They are sensitive to ones abilities: patient with children and newcomers, and increasingly challenging to bring out the best in their students. The training can be tough--but that's what makes it great-- the teachers are kind and always thoughtful. You would be hard-pressed to find a better community. I wish everybody could get to train here.

Lehigh Valley Taekwondo provides a traditional Taekwondo training experience that is accessible to anyone with an open mind & willingness to put the hard work in to become a better version of themselves. Progress there is earned through sweat equity, and through effort comes results. Its traditional training style, coupled with, collectively, nearly a half century of martial arts experience within its ranks, one would be hard pressed to find anything remotely similar in today's pay-to-play martial arts business model.

My mom found this taekwondo class for my brother 25 years ago. She loved the fact that it was authentic teaching, and they did not teach weapons. Years later, when I had my son, he started taking the kids class. After watching the kids class Master Lee also offered an adult power fitness class, which looked like a lot of fun. I took that class for a few years and was in the best shape of my life!!! Once covid hit. the power fitness class was not running for a while. He did start offering the power fitness class again last August. I was very excited to get back to class. It is now been a year and a half of taking the class and I am down 14 pounds and my muscle tone is back!!! My son has also started doing the taekwondo class again. We both travel a half an hour to come to this studio. Well worth the drive! My son did try another studio way closer to home, but missed the organization and the teachings of Master Lee. You can tell how passionate he is about the art of taekwondo. If you’re looking for an authentic experience, this is the place to be. Thank you again Master Lee!

Lehigh Valley Taekwondo provides traditional martial arts training that not only strengthens the body but also the mind. Master Lee's training is based on simple tenets that focus on one's family, personal health & well being, education, ambition, work, patience, balance & aging, all important aspects that lead to a balanced body & mind. Students gain physical strength, self-discipline, confidence & agility as well as respect for others & a sense of humility and humbleness. Within the walls of this school, you will find people of all ages and walks of life who are gladly accepted and treated equally as students, all egos left at the door. Children gain strength, confidence & self-discipline, all of which are very important for a successful journey throughout school and life. For adults, martial arts provides a sense of balance and tranquility, often missing in our ever hectic lifestyles. To be able to work hard & train within the walls of this school and gain all the knowledge that Master Lee and his team of black belt teachers have to offer is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The years of training, multi-disciplinary experience and knowledge present within his staff is staggering and must not be overlooked here. I've met and trained under some truly incredible teachers there and gained knowledge & experience that you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere within the Lehigh Valley. From my very first months there, I knew this place was different and consequently referred it to other parents looking for an outlet for themselves or their children as 'a diamond in the rough' and 'a once in a lifetime opportunity' and stand by that assertion more than a decade later. To say that Lvtkd has changed my life for the better is a gross understatement. In many respects, this school has saved my life, saved me from myself. I could not be more adamant in my opinion that this school is one of a kind, an opportunity for positive change not to be overlooked.