In the American Martial Arts Institute, it takes years of training and dedication to earn the rank of black belt. For each student the challenges along the path are different. In the end, black belts in American Eagle Style have achieved a high standard of mental maturity and knowledge and an incredible range of physical skills. This rank would not have been possible without the guidance of instructors who have the ability to pass on the style. The traditional martial arts em

As Grandmaster of the American Martial Arts Institute, I am very proud of the individual achievements of its many certified black belts instructors. Although they are all exceptional, some do stand out above the rest. This is one of those exceptional achievements. Mr. Steve Riley, one of our black belt instructors and known by hikers as “Splinter”, began in early spring 2021 to hike the Appalachian Trail from start to finish. Steve is a Sixth Dan Black Belt who has proven him

The rank of black belt is a prestigious distinction, and for a traditional martial art school such as ours, it takes years of dedication, patience, training, and a positive mental attitude. A black belt is not something you wear; it is something you are. The physical skills and discipline of a black belt are superficial to those who have committed themselves to training in the Art; the rank comes with a responsibility to improve the community and the lives of others. On Sat

CRANDALL-STALLOCH COMMUNITY SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP Supporting Continuing Education and Community Service We are pleased to announced that Ryan Byrne has been awarded the $500 Community Safety Scholarship. Ryan is a first degree black belt in American Eagle Style, and he was one of our school's red tops (junior rank black belt class assistants) for several years. Ryan completed his community service project on an anti-bullying program for schools to implement virtually during th

The American Eagle Cane Style is a traditional martial art for adult men and women who seek to improve quality of life. Students train with a walking cane and learn self-defense techniques, katas, basic forms, strikes, partner drills, and more. On Saturday, July 10, 2021, the American Martial Arts Institute hosted its first annual cane competition "Cane Armageddon." The tournament began with opening remarks from Headmaster Eric Stalloch, the 10th Dan and head for the America