About Kuk Sool Won of the River Valley
Through high quality martial arts instruction, we empower people of all ages to achieve their full potential by emphasizing self defense, health, fitness and life skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. We inspire our students to become more confident, successful, contributing members of our community.
Mike Gray
Owner/Chief Instructor
3112 Cavanaugh Road Fort Smith
479.649.3542
kswoftherivervalley.com
Words to Live by:
“Those who are interested do what is convenient, those who are committed do whatever is necessary.”
A- Age: 47—I feel like I’m 21.
B- Biggest Accomplishment: Being part of the Korean National Demonstration Team in Pusan, Korea, in 2013.
C- Current Time: 2016 Presidential campaign time.
D- Drink you last had: Good ole H2O.
E- Easiest Person To Talk to: One who will listen.
F- Favorite Song: “Fear of the Dark” by Iron Maiden.
G- Gambler, yes or no: Every time I drive on Rogers Avenue.
H- Hogs, strangest place you’ve called them: We’re OSU fans!
I- In love with: My wife of 27 years, Robyn.
J- Jealous of: People with a good memory.
K-Kayak or canoe: At this point in my life, the largest inflatable raft they make.
L- Last time you cried: When the server informed me that they were out of Bulgogi.
M- Morning routine: Coffee, then off to the races.
N- Number of Siblings: None by blood, but many whom I consider so.
O- One Wish: We’ll go back to that good memory trait I mentioned earlier.
P- Person you last called: My oldest daughter who graduates from Oklahoma State University this May.
Q- Question you’re always asked: “Can I skip a rank at testing?” Answer: “Asking to skip rank only indicates that you haven’t matured as a martial artist.”
R- Reason to get up in the morning: To enjoy another God-given day on the planet.
S- Song on your playlist: “The Day That Never Comes” by Metallica.
T- Time you woke up: I rolled out of bed at 6:45 a.m.
U- Unplug. How do you relax?: Reload ammo for my firearm.
V- Vacation Destination: Would love the opportunity to go back to Korea one day.
W- Worst Habit: Putting items away in an effort to keep track of them, only to find that when I need them, I can’t find them.
X- Last X-ray: December 2015, when I separated the AC Joint in my right shoulder.
Y- Your favorite food: Korean food and Christmas dinner.
Z- Zen (Your Moment of): Cruising in my 2008 Z06.
