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

UFC on FOX last night was much better than I anticipated.  Rashad Evans (17-1-1) vs Phil Davis (9-1) was the headlining bout.  Former Penn State wrestler Davis entered the octagon on a winning streak, yet without truly equal skills to his opponent,  the favored Evans.  Despite Davis not being my first pick for a bout... Read more »

By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 29, 2012 at 10:35 am • 

Sh*& Fighters Say

This is more comprehensively true than any other one I have seen.  Enjoy MMA fans.

By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 23, 2012 at 8:44 pm • 

Make Your Punch Faster

There are so many ways to improve your punching.Most people want to improve either their power or their speed. Punching style is irrelevant.  A straight right hand is fairly standard.  If it’s not straight, it is most likely a  hook, uppercut or an overhand.  This drill works great in increasing the speed of the punch... Read more »

By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
January 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm • 

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  Katalin is the Owner of The POW! Gym (powgymchicago.com),which has been in the West Loop since 2001. She is a 4 time black belt and has 30+ years in 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 and married to the most handsome Chicago Firefighter. She is very active in the West Loop in Chicago and serves on the Board of Directors. Katalin is also consistently active with non-for-profits. She is author of the Book Weight Training for the Martial Arts and has written several training manuals.

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