The American Freestyle curriculum is taught in several
instruction programs at AFK.
The AFK Tiger Paws program is for students aged three to five years.
These very young students meet for one, thirty-minute class per week.
During these sessions they learn basic discipline, practice respect for
others and have some fun. Progressing at their own rate, they will also
begin to learn the American Freestyle Karate system.
Our Traditional Karate Program is for students age five and up. In this
primary program the full American Freestyle curriculum is offered
during evening, daytime and weekend classes. Children and adults
workout at the same time in the same facility. Family members are
encouraged to study together and discounts are available to make this
more affordable.
Using the curriculum’s Belt Ranking system, students of similar ability
are grouped together for classes. Beginners workout with other
beginners, intermediates workout with their colleagues, and so on
throughout the belt ranks.
AFK’s Drop-In Facility After School Martial Arts Program is offered to
students in grades K – 8. The American Freestyle curriculum is offered
during special daily classes for these children. After School Kids also
do their lessons in a scheduled, supervised homework period, receive
a snack, participate in group games and enjoy free time for play. A full-
day version of the After School Program is offered in our Summer
Karate Camp. Details of that program are available on a separate
page located on this site.
In addition to the American Freestyle curriculum AFK also provides
instruction in Ancient Weapons, including Bo Staff, Nunchakus,
Sword, Kamas, Escrima and others. Students learn training katas for
these weapons and enjoy opportunities to spar, with proper protective
gear and in a carefully supervised environment.
Seminars and Special Student Events are offered on a regular basis
at American Freestyle Karate. Seminar topics range from in-depth
instruction on a particular ancient weapon to training sessions with
world renowned martial artists, including multi-world-championship-
holders, Steve Anderson and Joe Lewis. AFK Special Events are
generally just opportunities to get together and have some fun . . .
parties, sleep-overs and public demonstrations of our students' skills
are a few examples.
The AFK Black Belt Club is a special group of students selected from
the Traditional and After School programs. Students who present the
focus and discipline required to achieve the level of Black Belt are
invited to join the club after they reach the rank of Orange Belt. Black
Belt Club members meet each Saturday at 1pm to engage in classes,
structured for the more advanced student. Black Belt Club members
must also commit to a term of student membership that will allow
enough time to achieve the Black Belt. They also receive special
discounts on martial arts merchandise, seminars and any other
school activities that require fees.
American Freestyle Karate also sponsors an active competition team.
The AFK Competition Team has trained hundreds of champions and
holds the singular honor of winning the first three State Team Karate
Championships sanctioned by the Virginia Karate Alliance.
Now in continuous operation for over thirty years, American Freestyle
Karate is the oldest and most honored martial arts school in the
Roanoke Valley. Studying and training at AFK is much more than a
fitness club experience. Students here are also committed to each
other. Many have developed life-long friendships that go far beyond the
dojo floor.
To learn more about American Freestyle Karate, please phone, email
or visit the school using the contact information displayed here.
instruction programs at AFK.
The AFK Tiger Paws program is for students aged three to five years.
These very young students meet for one, thirty-minute class per week.
During these sessions they learn basic discipline, practice respect for
others and have some fun. Progressing at their own rate, they will also
begin to learn the American Freestyle Karate system.
Our Traditional Karate Program is for students age five and up. In this
primary program the full American Freestyle curriculum is offered
during evening, daytime and weekend classes. Children and adults
workout at the same time in the same facility. Family members are
encouraged to study together and discounts are available to make this
more affordable.
Using the curriculum’s Belt Ranking system, students of similar ability
are grouped together for classes. Beginners workout with other
beginners, intermediates workout with their colleagues, and so on
throughout the belt ranks.
AFK’s Drop-In Facility After School Martial Arts Program is offered to
students in grades K – 8. The American Freestyle curriculum is offered
during special daily classes for these children. After School Kids also
do their lessons in a scheduled, supervised homework period, receive
a snack, participate in group games and enjoy free time for play. A full-
day version of the After School Program is offered in our Summer
Karate Camp. Details of that program are available on a separate
page located on this site.
In addition to the American Freestyle curriculum AFK also provides
instruction in Ancient Weapons, including Bo Staff, Nunchakus,
Sword, Kamas, Escrima and others. Students learn training katas for
these weapons and enjoy opportunities to spar, with proper protective
gear and in a carefully supervised environment.
Seminars and Special Student Events are offered on a regular basis
at American Freestyle Karate. Seminar topics range from in-depth
instruction on a particular ancient weapon to training sessions with
world renowned martial artists, including multi-world-championship-
holders, Steve Anderson and Joe Lewis. AFK Special Events are
generally just opportunities to get together and have some fun . . .
parties, sleep-overs and public demonstrations of our students' skills
are a few examples.
The AFK Black Belt Club is a special group of students selected from
the Traditional and After School programs. Students who present the
focus and discipline required to achieve the level of Black Belt are
invited to join the club after they reach the rank of Orange Belt. Black
Belt Club members meet each Saturday at 1pm to engage in classes,
structured for the more advanced student. Black Belt Club members
must also commit to a term of student membership that will allow
enough time to achieve the Black Belt. They also receive special
discounts on martial arts merchandise, seminars and any other
school activities that require fees.
American Freestyle Karate also sponsors an active competition team.
The AFK Competition Team has trained hundreds of champions and
holds the singular honor of winning the first three State Team Karate
Championships sanctioned by the Virginia Karate Alliance.
Now in continuous operation for over thirty years, American Freestyle
Karate is the oldest and most honored martial arts school in the
Roanoke Valley. Studying and training at AFK is much more than a
fitness club experience. Students here are also committed to each
other. Many have developed life-long friendships that go far beyond the
dojo floor.
To learn more about American Freestyle Karate, please phone, email
or visit the school using the contact information displayed here.
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