American Eagle Cane System

03/16/2026

On Monday, March 9, the Kirkland Town Public Library in Clinton, New York, hosted its first Community Cane class. Assistant to the Director, Laura Stoll, arranged for the American Eagle Cane Style’s “Community Cane Class” to be taught by Headmaster Eric Stalloch with assistance from assistant instructor Kay Silvestri. This four-week class meets on Mondays from March 9 through 30, and is designed to teach seniors how to use a cane or umbrella for self-defense and fitness. The first class focused on why and how to carry a cane or umbrella and awareness concepts, the parts of a cane as a self-defense tool, and basic blocks and strikes. It also included the first four moves of Basic Kata 1 and three self-defense techniques with partners using our padded training canes for added safety. The Community Cane Class takes cane self-defense training out of martial arts training hall and into community spaces such as libraries, senior centers, fitness centers, and other places that seniors frequent. The purpose is to change the mindset around the cane from a symbol of aging or infirmity to a versatile tool for improving quality of life.

02/24/2026

During Monday night's cane class, Headmaster Stalloch reviewed and taught new board breaks. All students were successful. These breaks build into more complex skills and combinations.

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

The American Eagle Cane Style has an Open System, a non-ranking class. Students wear a brown belt with a white stripe and train in regular classes, but they do not test for ranks. They do get to learn everything ranking students do. Although there are no testings, there are levels of progress. These are denoted by colored tips on the belt. They are earned by a less formal evaluation during a class when the student is ready.

We are excited to announce that at today's cane class Marilyn Stalloch earned a yellow tip. She can now learn everything a yellow belt can look learn.

Congratulations!

02/03/2026

For our Monday night community cane class at the New Hartford library, Headmaster Stalloch invited his cane students to join as partners. The class included how to use the crook for defense, seated techniques, new basic blocks and six fundamental strikes.

More information on our next community cane program will be shared here soon. Regular cane classes are available 3 times per week at our main location in New Hartford.

01/24/2026

FREE Cane Self Defense Class
Headmaster Stalloch taught the first of 3 cane self defense classes at the New Hartford Public Library this morning.

The group learned basic blocks, counters, 5 moves of basic kata and self defense with partners.
Looking forward to next week which will include umbrella techniques.
Seniors and adults of all ages welcome!

Contact the library to get on the list for next Saturday, Jan 31 at 11 am.

01/13/2026

COMMUNITY CANE CLASS
Free Personal Safety Program for Seniors.

The New Hartford Public Library is sponsoring a three-week Community Cane Class teaching personal safety for seniors using a walking cane.

The program is free with pre-registration and all materials are provided, and is taught by Headmaster Eric Stalloch of the American Martial Arts Institute in New Hartford.

Mr. Stalloch has been instructing cane self-defense classes and seminars for more than 26 years. Persons of all mobility levels are welcome.

The class is participatory with a light warm-up, blocks, strikes, self-defense techniques, and katas (a traditional martial arts exercise). The goal of the class is for seniors to learn how to better protect themselves and improve balance and mobility in a group class.

While geared for seniors ages 50 and older, all adults ages 25 and older are welcome.

Whether you use a cane daily for mobility or are simply interested in how to defend yourself, this class is for you.

Week 1: Sat, Jan 24, 11am-12noon
Week 2: Sat, Jan 31, 11am-12noon
Week 3: Mon, Feb. 2, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Free but preregistration is required.
Contact The new Hartford library at
Address: 2 Library Ln, New Hartford, NY 13413
Phone: (315) 733-1535
https://newhartfordpubliclibrary.org/

Or message us for more information.

01/12/2026

On Saturday, January 11th, Grandmaster Crandall invited our cane style to participate in an Americanized Eagle Kendo class. The students had the opportunity to learn shinai techniques and drills, and had a great time.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!
Exciting announcements coming early 2026....

09/01/2025

Cane Game Day has come and gone, but the excitement continues. Here are more pictures from the day's events. Next year's Cane Game Day will be Saturday, August 15, 2026.

08/29/2025

👀 Check out the article about our school and Cane Game Day in today's edition of the Rome Sentinel 😀

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NEW HARTFORD — This past Saturday, Aug. 23, was the first Cane Game Day at the American Martial Arts Institute, 8382 Seneca Turnpike. The event was created by Eric Stalloch,