Tony Ferguson isn't the only UFC fighter who pushes his body to the limit during training.
Jiri Prochazka is known for doing some of the most bizarre martial arts training, similar to what you would find in a Kill Bill movie.
'BJP' stars in one of the main fights of UFC 311, opposite Jamahal Hill. Prochazka was knocked out by Alex Pereira at UFC 303 and will be looking for redemption at light heavyweight; The same goes for Hill, who was once again the victim of 'Poatan' at UFC 300.
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The bizarre training methods of Jiri Prochazka
To increase his punching power and core strength, Prochazka hits makiwara, a conditioning tool consisting of a padded piece of wood. When he's not using the makiwara, Prochazka can be seen hitting trees in the same manner, up to 500 times a day.
To prepare herself mentally, Prochazka engages in sensory deprivation. UFC CEO Dana White claimed Prochazka locked himself in a room without lights, food or water for three days when he discovered he was fighting Pereira at UFC 295.
In addition to all this, there is a plethora of unconventional training methods focused on situational awareness, mind-body connection, and contributing his entire body to combat-oriented movements.
Jiri Prochazka follows a samurai code from a 17th century book
Prochazka follows the Bushido code from the 17th century Book of the Five Rings by master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The book preaches various aspects of direct combat, represented by the five elements: earth, water, fire, air and void. For example, water represents adaptability, and fire represents having an advantage over the enemy through study.
That is, Prochazka represents fire in his fights when he stands with his hands low and evaluates his opponent's weaknesses. “I don't do unpredictable things,” Prochazka told Firstpost. “… I just look for space to attack.”
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