The first annual American Martial Arts Institute Adult Extension Tool Competition was held at the New Hartford location on Saturday, May 5th. This competition was only open to students of the American Martial Arts Institute training in American Eagle Style who were over the age of thirteen or a junior rank black belt. While the American Martial Arts Institute teaches a variety of extension tools, they are not a part of regular classes. The judging panel consisted of Grandmaster Crandall and seven instructors, all fifth degree black belts. The competition was a lot fun and gave students an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in up to two extension tool divisions. Everyone who competed received a certificate of participation signed by Grandmaster Crandall and Mr. E. Stalloch, the competition's coordinator. Those who placed first in their division received a plaque for their division, and those who placed second received a new uniform. It was a pleasure to see the students demonstrating their skill and interest in the extension tools. With the excitement generated by the day's event, students are already looking forward to next year's competition.

Division Winners Included:

KAMA DIVISION

1st Place: Amanda Peterson
2nd Place: Stephanie Chard

Left to Right: Judy Merren, Stephanie Chard, Amanda Peterson

BO DIVISION

1st Place: Kyle Tomisman
2nd Place: Amanda Peterson

Left to Right: Amanda Peterson, Kyle Tomisman

CANE DIVISION

1st Place: Loretta Collins
2nd Place: Robert Peterson

Left to Right: Robert Peterson, Loretta Collins

HALFMOON STAFF DIVISION

1st Place: Eric DelMedico
2nd Place: Jordan Hoy

Left to Right: Eric DelMedico, Jordan Hoy

TONFA DIVISION

1st Place: James Fryer
2nd Place: John Freleigh


Left to Right: Sabrina Kowalski, James Fryer, John Freleigh, Robert Peterson

Group Picture of the Competitors after the Competition:

Back Row (left to right): Amanda Peterson, Robert Peterson, Jordan Hoy, James Fryer, Loretta Collins, John Freleight Front Row (left to right): Stephanie Chard, Judy Merren, Eric DelMedico, Kyle Tomisman, Sabrina Kowalski