Four students have tested and earned new black belt ranks! Black belt is a prestigious rank, one recognized around the world. In the American Eagle Style, there are ten degrees (Dan) of black belt. Only one person may hold the rank of 10th Dan, the head of the school who determines its direction and certifies its instructors. For the American Martial Arts Institute, this is Grandmaster Crandall. In addition, there are 8 gyups (belt ranks) that must first be earned. All studen

Results for the testing held at the American Martial Arts Institute on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The following students have tested for new rank in the American Eagle Cane Style Peter Hotvedt is now a 3rd Rank Brown Belt Barbara Hauck is now a 3rd Rank Brown Belt Edna Rodriguez-Plate is now a 2nd Rank Brown Belt This testing was held wearing masks, and practicing social distancing. All NYS Department of Health guidelines as of the date of the testing were followed rega