American Eagle Style is a traditional empty-hand martial art style founded by Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall, Jr., head of the American Martial Arts Institute. Whether you are an instructor of the martial arts, a new student, a family member of a martial artist or just generally interested in the concepts of solid, effective martial arts training, this book is a must. This book documents one of the only world recognized American styles of martial arts, and at the same time teaches much of the uniqueness associated with a traditional style. This book, in its third edition, has put an American style of martial arts into libraries, schools, and the hands of interested individuals around the world. Some of the areas covered in this textbook include: effective self-defense moves for escape, control and take-down counters against empty hand, gun and knife attacks; Basic Katas 1, 2 and 3; the eight Pal-Gwes and the three Chulgis; 38 BLACK BELT empty-hand forms such as Se Jong Hyung, Old and New Koryo, Hookiyu 1, Chip Jang, Pyongwon, Cheon Kwon, Gekisai 1, Hwa-Rang Hyung, Sil Lum, American Eagle, Eye of the Eagle, the five Heians, Sipjin, Tong Il Hyung, So San Hyung and many more; the five hanza escape techniques and the 10 Ippon Kumites; this style's 36 basic forms; Women's self-defense techniques and safety tips; Seated self-defense and circular self-defense along with One-Step-Sparring; stances and exactly how to position your feet for an effective foundation. Be proud to be involved in the martial arts and increase your awareness of its growing facets. Be excited to be an American and realize that your country has taken its place in the world of quality and professional martial arts training. About the Author: Grandmaster Clifford C. Crandall Jr. is the founder of the American Eagle Style. He holds the title of Headmaster in Takenouchi-Hangan-Ryu-Matsuno-Crandall Iaido style. He holds Master Instructor status in two styles, and he is a retired superintendent of schools in New York State. A practitioner of the martial arts for over 45 years, he retired from public education in 1982 and has since devoted his life to the martial arts. He has authored numerous videotapes and DVDs as well as five books. As the host of the Martial Arts Today TV show and the Safety and Awareness Today TV show, he has traveled throughout the world representing the martial arts and the positive impact it can have on people of all ages. The textbook contains hundreds of full color, step-by-step photographs.