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Katalin Rodriguez Ogren

Katalin is the Owner of POW! MMA and Fitness, Chicago Krav Maga and POW! Kids Chicago which has been in the West Loop for over 10 years. She is a 4 time black belt and 30 year veteran of the martial arts/combat sports. She is an international presenter and writer for both the martial arts and fitness community. Katalin is the mother of 3 children: Jackson Diego (4), Isis (3) and Colt (1) and married to the most handsome Chicago Firefighter.

Recent posts

• Southpaw Fighters: 10 tips from Manny Pacquiao »

  Katalin Rodriguez Ogren on POW! Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
  Posted February 13, 2012 at 9:43 pm

• UFC in Chicago last night: Rashad Evans' win served as preparation for Jon Jones match »

  Katalin Rodriguez Ogren on POW! Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
  Posted January 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

• Sh*& Fighters Say »

  Katalin Rodriguez Ogren on POW! Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
  Posted January 23, 2012 at 8:44 pm

• Make Your Punch Faster »

  Katalin Rodriguez Ogren on POW! Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
  Posted January 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm

• 10 Best MMA Gifts  »

  Katalin Rodriguez Ogren on POW! Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
  Posted December 12, 2011 at 9:27 am

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