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10 Best MMA Gifts

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Ho Ho Holiday season is here.  Are you still stuck? Without ideas? No clue?  If you know someone who trains in any of the mixed martial arts like muay thai, boxing, kickboxing, savate, krav maga, then here are some ideas for you.  Everyone who trains in these combat sports could use at least half of... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
December 12, 2011 at 9:27 am
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Chicago MMA: December 10th XFO Fight Card

Chicago MMA: December 10th XFO Fight Card
Looking to watch some MMA live here in Chicago.  XFO-42 will be taking place on Saturday, December 10th at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Il (5333 Prairie Stone Pkway).  The card will show 13 professional fights and 8 amateur bouts.  The tickets range from $27.50 to $37.50.  Unless you are purchasing a VIP table... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
December 5, 2011 at 9:05 am
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NBA Lockout: What are players doing with their free-time?

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Hard to believe the NBA players disbanded their union.  Thirteen years ago when the NBA had a lockout, it cost the season 50 games per team and the All Star Game was canceled.    The NBA lockout of 2011 has cost 324 games to be canceled, which is 26% of the season.  Currently the players have filed two anti-trust lawsuits against the NBA and its owners.  It has been 5 years since David Stern, NBA Commissioner first met with the union leaders to begin settling the various points of contention (according to a ESPN report).  The labor dispute between the players and the owners so far is costing the average player over $220,000, according to CNBC.   With this type of financial loss and an unlikely quick resolve, players have a lot of free time on their hands... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
November 18, 2011 at 11:48 am
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Joe Frazier Passes Away this Evening, Sad News for Boxing

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Joe Frazier passed away this evening of liver cancer.    The ex-boxing Champ was in hospice care after the deadly disease was discovered 5 weeks ago.  He was 67 years old.  Frazier handed the famous Muhammad Ali his first loss. As I sat wondering what other details are worth adding to this annoucement, I decided to... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
November 7, 2011 at 10:21 pm
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MMA Machine Hits Health Club Market

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Club Industry (CI) was just in Chicago this weekend.  At Chicago’s beautiful McCormick Place, CI offered both an expo and a series of educational courses in every area of the fitness industry:  business development, wellness, training application, management and trends.  As a fitness professional and educator, I have been both a presenter and an attendee... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
October 17, 2011 at 9:53 am
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Diary of a POW! MMA Intern: His Exercise of the Week

Diary of a POW! MMA Intern: His Exercise of the Week
My Exercise of the Week: My MMA workout of the week is what I call the “Total Gym.” Essentially it is the same movement as the ab-roller except done on a suspended cable with a pulley. Using a wide stance with the hands roughly in a shoulder-width position, you “roll” forward slowly, making sure the... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
September 16, 2011 at 10:33 am
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Diary of a POW Intern

Earlier this year I was approached by the Internship Director of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago.  Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley one the Clinical Assistant Professors and Director of Internships approached me at POW because of the growing interest in the sport of MMA. UIC’s program has been enhancing their... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
August 25, 2011 at 7:22 am
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Shawn Tompkins Died at 37

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Yesterday, Sunday, August 14th Shawn Tompkins died at 37 years old.   Tompkins a respected MMA trainer was found dead in Canada.  The death has been confirmed by his wife Emile.  Tompkins is a respected trainer.  He is most known for being a mentor to Mark Hominick and Sam Stout (his brother in law). According to... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
August 15, 2011 at 9:15 am
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Chuck Liddell, Early Career Fight, 30 Minutes Long 1 Round!

The sport of MMA has come such a long way. Chuck Liddell is an experienced martial artist, training in styles such as Kempo Karate, Koei-Kan, Kickboxing and, of course, all that comprises mixed martial arts. His Pro career record is 21 and 8. He has collected five of his eight career losses in the 4 years, mostly due to KO/TKO. Rich Franklin won in the 1st, Mauricio Rua also in the 1st and Rashad Evans in the 2 nd round, Keith Jardine by decision and Quinton Jackson in the 1st... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm
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Does Your Kid Love Ninjas & Legos?

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It is unbelievable how long legos have been around.  I can remember Sundays in the winter with my family centered around watching the World Wide of Sports while doing legos.  My brothers were obsessed with new castles, animals and ships.  But today LEGOLAND offers the most amazing sculptures.  I took my kids there this past... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 5, 2011 at 9:31 am
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