| The American Martial Arts Institute is under the direction of its founder, Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr. He is the founder and Grandmaster of the empty-hand style American Eagle Style, and he is Headmaster of the Iaido style Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall. Under Grandmaster Crandall's supervision, two American Martial Arts Institute instructors, Mr. Eric Stalloch and Mrs. Lynn Jessee, are fully certified CaneMasters through Grandmaster Mark R. Shuey, Sr., the head and founder of the American Cane System and the Cane Masters International Association. |
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About the American Cane System
The American Cane System is a martial arts style founded by Grandmaster Mark R. Shuey, Sr. This American style has been internationally recognized and demonstrated, including articles in the Wall Street Journal, features on CNN, the CBS Early Show, Fox News, and several major martial arts magazines. This style utilizes the versatility of the walking cane (both with a crook and without) for self-defense and physical fitness. As a defensive art, it includes traditional katas, blocks, strikes, self-defense, kicks, and empty-hand skills in conjunction with the cane. It prioritizes awareness, self-confidence, and possess a strong foundational heritage in traditional martial arts styles. For more information about Grandmaster Shuey and Cane Masters International Association, please visit Canemasters.Com
 Left to Right: Cane Master Eric Stalloch, Grandmaster Mark R. Shuey, Sr., and Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr. |
What Do Classes Include? Classes are available for men and women ages 18 and older. All classes are one-hour in length and taught by a certified Cane Master. Classes include: stretching, blocks (single-handed and double-handed, fundamental strikes, basic kicks, traditional katas, self-defense (standing and seated), an exercise system, two-person drills, and more. |
The student tests formally at a testing that is open to other American Cane System students and demonstrates their skills and knowledge with the cane before one or more certified cane masters. The student is evaluated formally, and a their results are discussed with Grandmaster Shuey. Within two weeks the results are posted on this website and at the main location of the American Martial Arts Institute. The student is presented with a certificate signed by the certifying cane master and Grandmaster Shuey.
Currently the American Cane System ranks are as follows: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Black Belt (first Dan). Higher levels of black belt and Cane Master status also exist, but these levels must be discussed directly with Grandmaster Shuey at this time.
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For more information contact the main location of the American Martial Arts Institute at (315) 768-1859.
8382 Seneca Turnpike: New Hartford, New York 13413
