Karate
AMERICAN FREESTYLE KARATE DOJO
HOME OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIORS
Established in 1977, the American Freestyle Karate Club of Fort Mill teaches traditional Japanese-style karate to students age 4-99. Hanshi Danny McCall ran this school until turning it over to Kyoshi Charles Lingerfelt in March 1982. Kyoshi Charles Lingerfelt still runs the oldest American Freestyle Karate Club.
Karate class will teach participants respect, self-discipline, focus and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Two Introductory Classes are required before continuing in a regular scheduled class. The introductory classes will be scheduled by the instructors.
Instructors:
Kyoshi Charles Lingerfelt holds the rank of ninth degree Black Belt.
Kyoshi Neil Godfrey holds the rank of eighth degree Black Belt. Kyoshi Neil Godfrey started martial arts training in 1977 at the Leroy Springs Recreation Complex with Hanshi Danny McCall.
Assistant Instructor:
Ernie LaCasse holds the rank of Red Belt.