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Instructors

Meet the Instructors of Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts.

Master Instructor
Sa Bom Nim Rich Grogan

Regional Examiner: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
Owner / President / Senior Instructor
Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts.
•Over 30 years of Martial Arts experience.
•Licensed 5th Degree Black-Belt
•Internationally Certified Master Instructor
•Member of the World Moo Duk Kwan
•Numerous trips to Korea for extensive training
•Self-Defense training to police officers
•All credentials and certifications from Korea
•Degree in Kinesiology Education
•Physical Education teacher for the Edwardsville School District
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Jo Kyo Nim Nathan Wilkening received his Cho Dan on 2/27/09. He became a certified assistant instructor (Jo Kyo Nim) on 5/6/09. Once becoming a Jo Kyo he really began to appreciated the many privileges and responsibility that came with it. Jo Kyo Nim Wilkening received the rank of E Dan (2nd Degree Midnight Blue Belt) on 1/16/2011. Jo Kyo Nim Wilkening is also a member of the studio demo team, and is a Junior at Edwardsville High School. He has trained in Soo Bahk Do at Grogan’s Academy of Martial Arts since February 2005. During his six years of training, he has attended many regional events, as well as one national event. His favorite hobbies includes; bicycle riding, and martial arts.

Jo Kyo Nim Morgan Whiteford received her Cho Dan (1st Degree Midnight Blue Belt) on 11/7/09. She's been a member of the studio since April, 2006. She became a certified assistant instructor (Jo Kyo Nim) on 9/7/2010. Jo Kyo Nim Whiteford is a member of the studio demo team, and is a Freshman at Edwardsville High School. She enjoys working with kids and helping them learn and improve their technique. When not practicing Soo Bahk Do she likes to run and draw.

Dr. David Duvernell received his Cho Dan (1st Degree Midnight Blue Belt) on 4/30/10, and has been a member of Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts since 2006. Dr. Duvernell began his training in Soo Bahk Do with Sa Bom Nim Grogan out of a desire for an exercise outlet that would challenge his mind and body in a meaningful way. He had previously had a positive experience studying a traditional Okinawan style of karate (Shuri-Itasu) as a teenager. Dr. Duvernell is a member of the studio demo team, and is an Instructor Assistant. Dr. Duvernell is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In his spare time he also enjoys a variety of outdoors activities.

Mrs. Wendy Whiteford received her Cho Dan (1st degree midnight blue belt) on 4/30/10, and has been actively training at Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts since May 2006. Mrs. Whiteford is a member of the studio demo team, and is an Instructor Assistant Mrs. Whiteford is a Business Analyst in the St. Louis area. Her hobbies include reading, raising chickens, spending time with her three girls and anything that has to do with computers.

Mr. Austin Grogan received his Cho Dan (1st Degree Midnight Blue Belt) on 11/7/09. Mr. Grogan began training at the age of 3. He has been actively training at Grogan’s Academy of Martial Arts since May, 2004. Mr. Grogan is a member of the studio demo team, and is an Instructor Assistant. He enjoys working with students to help them improve their technique and become better Martial Artists. His hobbies include; baseball, football, hockey & golf.

Mr. Timothy Renick 1st Gup Red Belt. Mr. Renick has been training in Soo Bahk Do at Grogan’s Academy of Martial Arts for nearly 3 years. His other martial arts experience include the Yang short form of Tai Chi Chuan. Mr. Renick is a member of the studio demo team, and is an Instructor Assistant. Mr. Renick is an I.T. manager locally in Edwardsville. His hobbies include; hiking, biking and landscaping.

Mrs. Anne Renick 1st Gup Red Belt. Mrs. Renick has been training in Soo Bahk Do at Grogan’s Academy of Martial Arts for nearly 3 years. . Her other martial arts experience include the Yang short form of Tai Chi Chuan. Mrs. Renick is a member of the studio demo team, and is an Instructor Assistant. Mrs. Renick is a R.N. in Cardiology at a St. Louis Hospital. Her hobbies include; hiking, biking, landscaping and reading.


To become an Instructor of Grogan's Academy of Martial Arts and Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, each candidate must complete years of Preparation and Practice, Demostrations, Technique and Teaching. If you think this is for you or your child then give us a call!

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