AFK Staunton has been in
business for 19 years. Our owner and chief instructor, Master John Bowersox,
started his Martial Art career at the ripe age of 9 under Sensi Jeff Glen Bostick,
studying the art of Taekwondo MooDukkwon. Even at the young age of 9 John was one
of Sensi Bostick's top students. John studied diligently for 4 years until a tragic
accident claimed the life of his Sensei.
After some time had past, at the age of 23, John enrolled in American Freestyle Karate under Master David Clements.
Within the first year Master Clements promoted John to the SWAT Team where he began teaching both children and adult classes.
John continued to teach part-time for 4 years until being promoted to full-
time Instructor at American Freestyle Karate.
In April 2003, John's dream became a reality when he became a school owner and purchased AFK from Master Clements.
He currently manages a staff of 2 full-time and 2 part-time Instructors.
Master Bowersox currently holds a 4th Degree Master Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shorin-Shorei Shotokan Karate.
AFK currently runs 4 separate curriculum programs, Screaming Eagles for children 4 1/2-6,
a junior program, and an adult program, as well as Shotokan Karate.
