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Karate
AMERICAN FREESTYLE KARATE DOJO OF FORT MILL
HOME OF THE PEACEFUL WARRIORS
Established in May 1977, the American Freestyle Karate Dojo of Fort Mill teaches traditional Japanese-style karate to students age 4-99. Hanshi Danny McCall started and ran this school until turning it over to Kyoshi Charles Lingerfelt in March 1982. Kyoshi Lingerfelt still runs the oldest American Freestyle Karate Dojo to date. The Dojo is a Lifetime Charter Member of American Karate Academies National Association, (AKANA).
Karate class will teach participants respect, self-discipline, self-defense, integrity, focus, life skills, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Instructors:
Kyoshi Charles Lingerfelt holds the rank of (Kudan) ninth degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Shorei/Shorin Karate-do. Kyoshi Lingerfelt started training in 1972 with Von Helton under the Dave Adams – Korean Jee Do Kwan Karate System. Kyoshi Lingerfelt is a Legends of Carolina Martial Arts inductee in the Class of 2018, Jerry Piddington’s Hall of Fame inductee with the Golden Lion Award March 16, 2019, and is a certified Fire Walker. Mr. Lingerfelt is a Lifetime Yudansha Member of AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association) since September 28, 2022.
Kyoshi Neil Godfrey holds the rank of (Hachidan) eighth degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Shorei/Shorin Karate-do, and is a Legends of Carolina Martial Arts inductee in the Class of 2020. Mr. Godfrey started martial arts training in 1977 at the Leroy Springs Recreation Complex (presently know as Upper Palmetto YMCA at the Complex) with Hanshi Danny McCall after the Open House demonstration in the Gym of the Complex. Mr. Godfrey is a Lifetime member of AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association) since May 25, 2022. He was inducted to the World Karate Union Hall of Fame June 29th, 2008 as Instructor of the Year. Mr. Godfrey is a certified Fire Walker, and is also a Lifetime Member of the International Shuri-Ryu Association under Hanshi Robert Bowles of Arizona, and Lifetime Member of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai under Kyoshi Troy Price.
Sensei Richard Pattison holds the rank of “Yondan” fourth Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Shorei/Shorin Karate-do. He started his training in 1981 under Instructor Rick Moore – American Open Style Karate Association. He is a standing member of AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association).
Senpai Josh Neely holds the rank of “Shodan” first Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Shorei/Shorin Karate-do, and is a standing member of AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association). Mr. Neely also holds the rank of Shodan in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. Mr. Neely started his martial arts training in 2003.
Assistant Instructor:
Mr. Ernie LaCasse holds the rank of Brown Belt in American Freestyle Shorei/Shorin Karate-do. He also is a standing member of AKANA (American Karate Academies National Association).
- Special Note: All uniforms and equipment MUST be purchased through Mr. Lingerfelt.
To learn more about the American Freestyle Karate Dojo – Fort Mill: https://afskfortmill.com/
Rates: $100 member rate/$115 non-member rate
Ages and Times:
- Fighting Tigers – Ages 4 to 6 – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Junior Class – Ages 7 to 12 – 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Adult Class – Ages 13 to Adult – 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Adult 13 to Adult
Karate class will teach participants respect, self-discipline, integrity, focus, life skills, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed on 05/15/2025 |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 06/15/2025 |
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 07/15/2025 |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 06/02/2025 |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 07/03/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/02/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 09/02/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
- Tu,Th - 7:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 10/02/2025 |
Fighting Tigers 4-6 year old
Karate class will teach participants respect, self-discipline, integrity, focus, life skills, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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8 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed on 05/15/2025 |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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11 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 06/15/2025 |
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Register Closes 07/15/2025 |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 06/02/2025 |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 07/03/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 08/02/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 09/02/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Tu,Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration will open on 10/02/2025 |
Junior Class 7-12 year old
Karate class will teach participants respect, self-discipline, integrity, focus, life skills, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration Closed on 05/15/2025 |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 06/15/2025 |
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Register Closes 07/15/2025 |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 06/02/2025 |
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 07/03/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 08/02/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 09/02/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Tu,Th - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
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Registration will open on 10/02/2025 |
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