2013
May
Testing Results
Results of the colored belt testing held on Thursday, April 25th.
April
New Staff Member!
An exciting moment of growth in the school occurs whenever Grandmaster accepts a black belt student into the school's staff, presenting them with a black top. Learn who is now wearing a black top!
Extension Tool Competition
Pictures and details from this year's competition held on April 13th
New Schedule
A new schedule will be effective on May 1st for the main location in New Hartford. View the schedule here!
March
Secure Living PSAs
New public service announcements are now online! See how the American Martial Arts Institute's instructors and students are helping to promote community safety. The first 4 PSAs feature the New Hartord Fire Department, how to escape an assualt using your backpack, and information on how to measure your cane to avoid stress injuries.
Brown Belt Testing Results
Results of the brown belt testing held at the New Hartford location on March 23rd.
Black Belt Testing Results
One individual has tested for and earned 1st Degree black belt on March 23rd.
New Sixth Degree Black Belt
One individual was promoted to sixth degree black belt on March 23rd.
New Seventh Degree Black Belt
One individual was promoted to seventh degree black belt and Master Instructor status on March 23rd.
Testing Results
Colored belt testing held on March 5th at the New Hartford location.
February
FunShop 2013!
See dozens of pictures and a summary of the educational classes and competitions!
Brown Belt Testing Results
Held at the main location in New Hartford, New York on February 8th
Colored Belt Testing Results
Held at the main location in New Hartford, New York on February 12th
January
Hall of Honors
The Action Martial Arts Magazine International Hall of Honors was held on January 26, 2013 and 18 black belts from the American Martial Arts Institute traveled to help Grandmaster Crandall represent the school. Learn more.
Video Archives Now Online with our New You Tube Channel!
The American Martial Arts Institute is pleased to announce the official release of the school's digital video archives on You Tube and this website. In 1987, Grandmaster Crandall pioneered martial arts on television with the Martial Arts Today Show. As both the host and producer, he traveled to more than 22 countries interviewing martial artist in traditional and sport schools. He came to be known as a grassroots ambassador of the martial arts. TThe show aired on NBC affiliates throughout Central New York, New York City, and by satellite in Canada. It aired for over 12 years and reached more than 11 million homes. He conducted exclusive interviews with martial arts legends including Fumio Demura, Tadashi Yamashita, Ron Van Clief, Frank Dux, and many more. Until now, this footage has been in storage at the school's main location on 3/4-inch broadcast film. These shows have now been converted to DVD format and some of the classic interviews have been archived to our digital library hosted on You Tube. More than 8 hours of classic footage is now able to be shared with the world. In the future, these archives will grow with the edition of episoes of the safety and awareness today show, documentaries of school trips, media coverage, and more. This is now a living library giving students of the American Eagle Style and people around the world access to a part of our history. We hope you enjoy these segments and they contribute to your appreciation of the school and the martial arts as a whole.
2012
December
Colored Belt Testing
Results of the testing held on
December 12, 2012
Black Belt Testing
Results of the testing held on December 1, 2012
November
Brown Belt Testing
Results of the testing held on November 17th.
October
Colored Belt Testing
Results of the testing held on October 22nd.
Teenage Seminar Day
This full day seminar for students ages 13-17 was held on October 13, 2012 and taught by Grandmaster Crandall and school staff.
6th Dan Promotion
Grandmaster Crandall awards 6th Dan Black Belt
September
Colored Belt Testing Results
Testing held in Albany on September 17th
Brown Belt Testing Results
Results from the September 6th testing.
August
Black Belt Testing Results
Nine individuals tested for and earned new black belt ranks on Saturday, August 18th
3rd Edition Textbook Released
Grandmaster Crandall has authored and released the 3rd edition of the American Martial Arts Institute's American Eagle Style Instructional Textbook. This 424 page textbook is the final edition and is one of the first books in the world to fully document an American martial art style.
Iaido DVD
Grandmaster Crandall has released a new 2-DVD set, 3 hours in length, documenting the Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido style including Batto-do.
July
Grandmaster Demura Seminar
Grandmaster Demura presented a Batto do seminar to the students of Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall at the American Martial Arts Institute.
June
New Master Instructor
Grandmaster Crandall promotes Mr. Nathan Morris to 7th Degree Black Belt
Father's Day Special
Pictures from this year's special class for Father's Day at Albany and New Hartford
PSAs
The American Martial Arts Institute produces new public service announcements
Cleaning Day
Annual cleaning day held at the New Hartford location.
Colored Belt Testing Results
Held at the New Hartford Location on June 9th.
Brown Belt Testing Results
Held at the New Hartford Location on June 9th.
May
American Cane System Testing Results
Testing held on May 7, 2012
Mother's Day Classes!
Pictures from the special classes held at the Albany and New Hartford locations.
Honorary Black Degree Awarded
Grandmaster Crandall presents the rare distinction of an honorary black belt for community service.
American Cane System Testing Results
Testing held on April 28, 2012
Weapons Competition
Pictures, information, and division results of this year's weapon's competition held at the main location.
April
Ceremonial Black Belt Luncheon / Staff Meeting
On April 21st, instructors and students from across New York State and New Hampshire came to recognize new black belt ranks. The instructors spent the morning training under Grandmaster Crandall and discussing summer programs and events.
Brown Belt Testing
Results of the brown belt testing held at the main location on Friday, March 30th.
Colored Belt Testing
Results of the colored belt testing held at the New Hartford location on Monday, March 26th.
Black Belt Testing
New black belt ranks earned.
Safety and Awareness Today Show Archives
From 2006 through 2008, Grandmaster Crandall hosted and produced the Safety and Awareness Today show, which aired throughout Central New York. The full-length episodes of this entire series are now archived online and can be watched streaming. Don't miss out on this piece of American Martial Arts Institute history. Also available at SecureLivingOnline.Com.
Website Archives
In January 2012, the American Martial Arts Institute website was relaunched and completely redesigned. The website was originally brought online in 1998, and has undergone many changes over the years. Now, the archives of school events from 1998-2011 are posted online once more and available. This includes historic seminars, events, black belt testing results, articles, and more.
March
Introductory Extension Tool Class
43 students took advantage of the free "weapons" class night, experiencing sais, bos, kamas, swords, cane, halfmoon staff, and more.
Syracuse Post Standard features American Martial Arts Institute
Feature story on American Cane System and Cane Fu classes
Colored Belt Testing Results
Results of the February 28th colored belt testing held at the New Hartford location.
February
Sparring Competition
1st annual sparring competition held at the main location on February 3rd
Brown Belt Testing Results
Results of the brown belt testing held on January 28th.
Colored Belt Testing Results
Results of the colored belt testing held in Albany on February 13th.
FunShop (Mid-Winter Indoor Martial Arts Program)
Photographs from each day and a details about the three-day event.
January
Adult Seminar Day
This year's adult seminar day was held on January 14th and featured some unique areas including karate aerobics, philosophy, seated self-defense and 8th degree katas!
Testing Results
Results of the Colored Belt testing held on January 25th at the New Hartford Location.
New Red Top
Grandmaster Crandall presents Ryan Payne with Red Top status after January 25th colored belt testing.
New Senior Instructor
Mrs. Gisella Stalloch presented with Senior Instructor status by Grandmaster Crandall at January 28th staff meeting |
