American Martial Arts Institute

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American Martial Arts Institute Staff

The following is a list of the Active Black Belt Instructors and Staff of the American Martial Arts Institute. Instructors must be recertified every year by Grandmaster Crandall by demonstrating the standards of training, teaching skills, and fundamental knowledge for the American Eagle Style. These individuals must also teach classes regularly. An Active instructor in the school must meet at least one of the following requirements: they must teach classes at least once per week regularly, or they must be in direct contact with Grandmaster Crandall at least once per month to remain informed and further their training. Active instructors receive monthly updates regarding the school's continued growth from the main office and Grandmaster Crandall. Learn more about Instructor Status here.

Grandmaster of the American Martial Arts Institute

Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr.

Grandmaster Crandall is certified as a 10th Degree Black Belt and is the Head of the American Martial Arts Institute.

Titled Instructors

There are three administrative titles within our organization: Senior Instructor, Chief Instructor and Master Instructor.

These three titles are not earned but rather appointments by the Grandmaster of the school to people who are taking on administrative responsibilities. These appointments are not permanent and may be removed and shifted to others based on school needs.

There is a Master status which is added to an individual's name if they pass the 7th Degree exam. This title does not include the term Instructor but rather indicates that person is a Master of the style. Similar to earning their black belt this title is theirs forever. At this time one individual has earned this distinction, Master Cheryl Freleigh; she is the first person in the history of American Eagle Style to earn this tilte and the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt under Grandmaster Crandall.

Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr.

Grandmaster Crandall is certified as a 10th Degree Black Belt and is the Head of the American Martial Arts Institute.

Master Cheryl Freleigh
Master, 7th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica. Master Freleigh is the co-author of the Superkick Workbook. The title of Master Instructor in American Eagle Style is earned and added to the instructor's name at the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt.

Dr. Nick Chuff
Chief Instructor, 6th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Miss Linda Möller
Chief Instructor, 6th Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Mr. Eric Stalloch
Chief Instructor, 6th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica. Proprietor of the Utica location. Certified Cane Master, American Cane System.

Mr. Steve Riley
Senior Instructor, 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Instructors

Mr. Nathan Morris
Instructor, 6th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. David Phillips
Instructor, 6th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Tim Cumings
Instructor, 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mrs. Daryl Eastwood
Instructor, 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mrs. Lynn Jessee
Instructor, 5th Degree. Mrs. Lynn Jessee is also a certified Cane Master in the American Cane System.

Mr. Dean Johnson
Instructor, 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Mr. Mark Sanson
Instructor. 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Arturo Santiago
Instructor, 5th Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Mr. Don Brown
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Mrs. Christie Catera
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Travis Donley
Instructor, 4th Degree.

Mr. Paul Lilley
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mrs. Marilyn Stalloch
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Tim Stalloch
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mrs. Gisella Stalloch
Instructor, 4th Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Ms. Linda Austin
Instructor, 3rd Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Miss Mary-Margaret Krukonis
Instructor, 3rd Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Robert Pagano
Instructor, 3rd Degree. Instructs classes at Albany.

Mr. Al Sacco
Instructor, 2nd Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Miss Amanda Peterson
Instructor, 2nd Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. Mark Spiridigloizzi
Instructor, 2nd Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Mr. John Freleigh
Instructor, 1st Degree. Instructs classes at Utica.

Staff

Dr. Bret Jessee
Staff, 4th Degree.

Mr. Joe Wereszynski
Staff, 4th Degree.

Special Note

Instructors that are listed on our website are actively teaching in our school. We would like those that check our website to know that there have been many great people who have shared their lives with us as black belt instructors and because of family demands, job changes, or health can no longer help. There are many and we wish them continued success and thank them for all they have done. Some have made a true difference in our school, such as Jill Crandall who has passed on. Others include Wayne Handy, Nicole Crandall, Jeff Machold and many others who stay in regular contact with our school although life's demands do not allow them to be active instructors.

Thank You
Chief Instructor Eric Stalloch