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COMMUNITY
INVOLMENT

The American Martial Arts Institute is under the direction of its founder, Grandmaster Clifford Crandall, Jr.  â€‹We offer traditional martial arts classes for all ages with three styles from which to choose.  All classes are taught by certified, adult black belt instructors.  Our 6,400 square foot training hall includes three large training rooms, viewing areas, changing rooms, and professional equipment for a clean, educational environment.

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Mount Rushmore

See videos, photos, articles, and media coverage of this historic performance, recognizing the American Eagle Style as the oldest, fully documented American martial arts style in the world.

Still Alive and Kicking

A monthly column written by Grandmaster Crandall that is published by the Rome Sentinel. Read all articles and watch one-minute feature videos that accompanied each article. Tips on activities to try to stay active!

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Charity

Learn more about our school’s community involvement and past charity including Food Drives for Veterans, Charity Glow Ball for the Blind and Visually Impaired community, the Pink Belt Program for the American Cancer Society, and many others.

Self Defense –
Free online resource

A FREE Self-Defense Resource for the Community produced by Master Gisella Stalloch and Grandmaster Crandall. This webpage includes over one-hour of instructional self-defense technique videos and descriptions.

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Trips

Our school has performed in countries including China, Russia, Italy, Japan, Australia, and others. See video, photos, and details of our national and international performances, teaching tours, and tournaments.

Martial Arts Today Show

The Martial Arts Today Show aired across the United States and Canada for 12 years. Hosted and produced by Grandmaster Crandall, see classic episodes and interviews from martial artists including Raymond Arndt, Fumio Demura, Tsuneyoshi Matsuno, Tadashi Yamashita, and others.

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Safety and Awareness Today Show    

For two years Grandmaster Crandall hosted this television program which featured unique activities, self-defense, and safety information for all ages. Watch full archived episodes here!

PSAs

Our school has produced public service announcements for child safety with Ronald McDonald, community safety tips with local organizations including the Utica Comets and New Hartford Police Department, and many others. Watch our archive here.

Scholarships

Our school offers an academic scholarship. Learn more here.

American Martial Arts Institute

8382 Seneca Turnpike: New Hartford, NY 13413

Tel: 315-768-1859

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