Press Releases
January
Test Results for Brown Belt Testing in Yorkville January 9, 1999
Junior Rank
Aaron Abel - 3rd Rank Brown Belt
Christopher Ostrander - 2nd Rank Brown Belt
Joshua Sanford - 2nd Rank Brown BeltAdult RankJoseph Barone-3rd Rank Brown
Christine Gardner-3rd Rank Brown Belt
Cynthia Prentice-3rd Rank Brown Belt
Gary White II-3rd Rank Brown Belt
Paul Lilley-1st Rank Brown Belt
Judy Merren-2nd Rank Brown Belt
Susan Timan-2nd Rank Brown Belt
Brian Long-1st Rank Brown Belt
Christopher Lynch-1st Rank Brown BeltIf your name appears on this list, see your instructor to receive your test results and certificate.
All testings are posted at all three locations, Yorkville, Catskill and Farmington. Within two weeks of the testing they are also posted on the American Martial Arts Institute web site.
KARATE AEROBICS: January 20, 1999
The fun has begun with our first successful class held on January 20, 1999. The instructor was Mrs. Cheryl Freleigh and everyone there went home excited and exhausted. The class is founded on many of the principles and techniques of Tae Bo by the well known aerobics instructor Billy Blanks. The American Martial Arts Institute's Karate Aerobics class combines traditional martial arts moves from the American Eagle Style with the same upbeat, high intensity, and cardiovascular workout as traditional aerobics. The program enhances weight loss, increases mental and physical stamina, improves physical fitness, and balance. Karate Aerobics is NOT a traditional or accurate martial arts style. For class times and additional information call the Main School loction at 315-768-1859.
February
The American Martial Arts Institute is proud to bring a traditional introduction program on Tai Chi Chuan starting this month. These classes will teach only the traditional 24 move kata with some of the history and practical application. Although the class is almost full now, you may find out more information by contacting the school's main office at 768-1859.
Catskill Colored Belt Testing
March
Rome Free Academy School offers "The Crandall System" level 2 for Teenage Girls.
March 3, 1999 Honorary Black Belt Presentation
Mr. Justin T. Pokines, Jr.
Certified Iaido Instructor In Utica
Grand Master Crandall Is Promoted By Master Tsuneyoshi Matsuno
March 16, 1999 Honorary Black Belt Presentation
Mr. Anthony DeLuca
Yorkville Colored Belt Testing
April
"The Crandall System" level two was put into use this month by a group of school districts. Level two is called"Just Get Away!!!Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls" This particular package, included a teachers' guide, instructional videotape and a teaching seminar. This was all made possible by the efforts of the American Martial Arts Institute, Newschannel 2 WKTV/WBU and their concerned community sponsors Metzler Printing Co., Inc. St. Elizabeth Medical Group and the Law Offices of Brindisi, Murad and Brindisi Pearlman.The press events colored in green over the next few months are schools that recieved this package. Everyone is concerned about the safety of our teenagers in general. But we all realize that teenage girls are more a target regarding assaults, rapes and dating conflicts and that special consideration regarding their safety needs to be taken. The defense against these concerns is KNOWLEDGE. We need to teach the teenage girls you are concerned about knowledge that will make them safe.Some of the techniques covered in this program include breakaways from a single straight-across wrist grab, a single cross-wrist grab, a throat grab, coat grab, and choke hold from behind, as well as some clear responses to unwanted aggressive dating situations.As our school continues to grow, there is more happening every month.
Remsen Central School Takes A Stand With "The Crandall System"
The program called "Just Get Away!!! Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls"
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School Takes A Stand With "The Crandall System"
The program called "Just Get Away!!! Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls"
Held in Yorkville Location on April 10, 1999
Held in Yorkville on April 22, 1999
Stockbridge
Valley School takes a stand with "The Crandall System"
The program called "Just Get Away!!!Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls"
May
May 1, 1999
New York Mills
School Takes a Stand With "The Crandall System"
The program called "Just Get Away!!!Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls"
Oneida School District Takes a Stand With "The Crandall System"
The program called "Just Get Away!!!Escape Techniques for Teenage Girls"
Held in Catskill on May 11, 1999
Held in Farmington on May 13, 1999
June
As of June 1, 1999 the Catskill locatin has been moved to Albany it is an exciting time for our school and its growth.
Held in Farmington on June 2, 1999
Held in Yorkville on June 14, 1999
July
A Training
and Fun day for the Junior Rank Demonstration Team
July 21, 1999
New Paint
for the Yorkville Location
July 24, 1999
Grand Opening of the Albany Location
July 31, 1999
August
The River 99.5 WRVE Rocks on Glass
August 10, 1999
Brown Belt Testing in Yorkville
August 18, 1999
September
Yorkville Colored Belt Testing
Held September 2, 1999
Farmington Colored Belt Testing
Held September 13, 1999
Held Saturday September 18, 1999
Held Tuesday September 21, 1999
Seminar Day September 25, 1999
Held on September 29, 1999
October
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November
December
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