Oneida School District Becomes Involved In The Crandall System"
May 7, 1999

The Oneida Central Schools became actively involved in the Crandall System with the teaching seminar on Friday, May 7, 1999. With over 65 senior girls involved, the seminar began at 1:00 p.m. Physical education instructor Teresa Costello introduced Grand Master Crandall and the action started.


It started with an understanding that what was being covered were not in fact fighting skills, but rather techniques that fulfilled the name of this program which was called "Just Get Away." There were no punches or kicks covered in the seminar. Escape was the goal and the acceptance that each young lady there could do something if they believed in themselves and chose to.



Grand Master Crandall explaining that you can do something and knowledge is the key.

The new main gym was used for the demonstrations and for the hands-on participation of the students. The students showed their concern regarding the topic and interest in the knowledge that could set them free from being a target. Each student had the opportunity to practice and demonstrate the techniques shown with individual supervision as to how the technique worked and why. Time was taken for some students to demonstrate the technique with one of the American Martial Arts students male assistants which brought wide eyes of belief and confirmation that the techniques would truly make a difference.


Again the interest and diligence of the physical education teacher and school administration made this program possible. This was a true learning experience with fun and excitment for everyone involved.



Grand Master Crandall explains while Amanda and Travis demonstrate the techniques for Teresa Costello, physical education instructor for Oneida Senior High School.


font size=3>Nicole demonstrates getting free from a throat grab done by Travis.


Shannon drops Brian after he puts his arm around her shoulder.

A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Maria Lindstrom instructor for the American Martial Arts Institute who assisted, and the students from the American Martial Arts Institute who demonstrated the techniques and skills not only physically but also mentally: Amanda Fiore, Nicole Stanulevich, Brian Lindstrom, Travis Donley and Shannon Markey.