Rich Grogan's Page

Relationship Status:

Married

Interested In:

Women

Looking For:

Friendship, Networking

Interests:

Sports; Hockey, Football, Baseball, Golf

Favorite Music:

Elvis Presley, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, AC/DC
80's Music

Favorite TV Shows:

???

Favorite Movies:

Inspirational / Motivational Movies, Comedies, Action, Martial Arts, Sports

Favorite Books:

Timeless Wisdom, book of inspirational quotes.
Books on Chi & mediation

Employer:

Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts

Your School Name:

Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts

Summary of Your Martial Arts Training:

Began training in 1982. Have trained in over a dozen styles. Have been actively involved with Soo Bahk Do (Tang Soo Do) Moo Duk Kwan since 1989. Achieved the rank of 5th Dan (5th Degree Midnight Blue Belt) in 2008, will be eligible to test for 6th Dan in 2014. All credentials & certifications have been earned from numerous trips to Korea. All certifications are from the World Moo Duk Kwan organization.
Owner of Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts (est. 1998), have been actively teaching at our do jang in Edwardsville, IL since 2005.
Regional Examiner for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio.
Have finished in the top 5 in every Championship & Tournament entered since 1989.

Style(s) of Martial Arts:

Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan

Rank(s) in Your Respected Style(s):

5th Dan (5th Degree Midnight Blue Belt)

Achievements and Awards:

Regional Examiner - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. Business of the month, Dec. 2011

What Martial Arts Has Taught You:

Humility , Self-Confidence, Courage, mental, physical & emotional strength. The gift of helping others.
Basically EVERYTHING that we present to others, is everything I've learned from being a Martial Artist.