Brown Belt Test Results
Results for the testing held at the American Martial Arts Institute on November 16, 2022 ADULT RANK Kevin Grant is now a 2nd Rank Brown Belt Jenna Smith is now a 2nd Rank Brown Belt If your name appears on this list, see your instructor to receive and review your test results.
All testings are posted within two weeks of the test date
at the main location and on the American Martial Arts Institute web site.
Color Belt Test Results
Results for the testing held at the American Martial Arts Institute on November 16, 2022 The following students have tested for new rank: JUNIOR RANK Sophia Gibson is now Orange Belt Suu Phar Kite is now Orange Belt Christian Molina Jr. is now Orange Belt Esat Oncu is now Orange Belt Angelus Pardi is now Orange Belt Joel Cabral is now Yellow Belt Jadeyn Nichols is now Yellow Belt David Schiller is now Yellow Belt Anne Denison is now Green Belt Jocelyn McDowell


Teen Seminar Day 2022
This year's teenage seminar day was held on Saturday, November 5. The seminar was taught by Grandmaster Crandall, Headmaster Stalloch, Instructors A. Crandall, Spiridigloizzi, Sanson, S. Crandall, and Johnson with assistance from the Master Instructors and other black belt instructors. This annual all-day event provides the students with an opportunity to learn about traditional martial arts topics in greater detail, many of which are not covered in regular classes. This


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Clifford Crandall Jr., Sentinel columnist Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!”
Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking,” promoting life-enhancing activities for seniors. Crandall said he got the idea for the series about three months ago when he realized he would soon be 75 and saw what he describes as resignation from people as they age. Each month, Crandall will feature a


4th Annual Sword Tai Kai
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, the American Martial Arts Institute hosted the 4th annual Tai Kai for Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido/Batto. The Samurai's way of life can be seen through the disciplined art of the sword. The instructors an students of the Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido/Batto-do school practice this Do (Way). Each year through the Tai Kai, guest have the opportunity to view the discipline of the Samurai through the katas and cutting


Testing Results: American Eagle Cane Style
Results for the colored belt completed on October 25, 2022 The following students have tested for new rank in the American Eagle Cane Style Michael Schermerhorn is now a Green Belt Margie Hanna is now a Blue Belt Kay Silvestri is now a 2nd Rank Brown Belt The testing also involved verbal questions and a demonstration of physical skills. Brown belt candidates take a written exam, which is scored along with point values for the physical aspects of the exam. Brown belt candidat


COLUMN: Let's Get a Workout!
Clifford Crandall Jr., Sentinel columnist Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!”
Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking,” promoting life-enhancing activities for seniors. Crandall said he got the idea for the series about three months ago when he realized he would soon be 75 and saw what he describes as resignation from people as they age. Each month, Crandall will feature a


COLUMN: Horseback Riding - An Activity Often Overlooked by Seniors
Clifford Crandall Jr., Sentinel columnist Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!”
Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking,” promoting life-enhancing activities for seniors. Crandall said he got the idea for the series about three months ago when he realized he would soon be 75 and saw what he describes as resignation from people as they age. Each month, Crandall will feature a