VIDEO BLOG: A gift that keeps on giving

EDWARDSVILLE - Richard Grogan, owner and instructor of Grogan’s Academy of Martial Arts has set a mission in life to enhance the youth for a better tomorrow. 

Focusing primarily on anti-bullying efforts, Grogan and his staff offer classes and strategies to not only teach self-defense, but build character, develop self-esteem and confidence and instill discipline.

“We teach the tools to be a buddy, not a bully!” - grogansmartialarts.com

Each week, Grogan publishes a video blog for his followers to learn and live by.

This week, Grogan talks about this holiday season and a gift that keeps on giving, Kindness. 

"It's simple and it doesn't cost you anything," said Grogan.

See video below for Grogan’s Weekly Blog:

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