Why Jiří Procházka Beats Everyone

Jiri Prochazka is one of those personalities in the UFC that has changed how many fighters view the game. This video will attempt to understand a man who rose to the championship belt in an incredibly short space of time, but that means discovering the world of the Samurai; the teachings Musashi.
Miyamoto Musashi wrote the book of 5 rings in a time where samurai and ronin travelled japan challenging people to the death for honour and legacy. These writings have inspired Jiri to become the legendary finisher that he is.
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[@thomashassall96]

I really hope he recovers well enough to be champion again, truly appreciate everything about Jiri.

[@TheNaturalCause]

He will, most certainly!

[@matheusbarbosa099]

💯

[@user-tu9lm7wr2n]

No

[@richalexander1138]

He just did 😊

[@P-Time]

He should fight dricus at middleweight

[@jz.209]

This documentary was very well needed , always heard he was considered a modern day samurai but never understood till now

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Glad I could help my friend!

[@tonymaccaroni5744]

You would understand way better if you read the Book of 5 Rings, which paved the way for his mindset.

[@nemiw4429]

​​@@tonymaccaroni5744u believ this fairy tailes? Did u read a book to paive ur mind? Do u know anyone that needed a book to paive his mindset, or did ur mind learn via experiences? Yuri is not neurotypical in my opinion. Maybe Borderline, or bipolar. But I rly dont give a f# an wish him all good.

[@tonymaccaroni5744]

@@nemiw4429 You are laughable. "Fairy tales"

[@nemiw4429]

@@tonymaccaroni5744 okay.

[@RibsBjj]

Ive read this book twice in very distinct times of my life, found wisdom that I couldnt imagine ever finding in one book. Btw, you have mastered the art of storytelling congratulations

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@parsifal40]

Which translation do you read?

[@RibsBjj]

@@parsifal40 Thomas Cleary translation

[@user-vu8eq7vp9y]

Will the book help my anger issues?

[@RibsBjj]

@@user-vu8eq7vp9yYou can read anything you want, but if you dont want to change nothing will help. It always starts and ends with your choices

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Really appreciate your videos man. You put the Art back in to MMA content.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I appreciate that! Thanks man 🙏

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@MixedMartialAcademic You and Blownapart are the only MMA channels that I watch videos numerous times. Your editing skills are getting proper silky now! Would love a deep dive on Benny if he gets the win this weekend, much as I love Charles I want to see Benny beat Islam.

[@Scp716creativecommons]

Well said

[@phantom2faddd242]

​@@MixedMartialAcademicpj

[@fightington]

Check IFS also. No Bad Parts. don't have to "master" the anxiety - it's likely a young part that needs attention. anything healed = more energy (the seperated part and the energy take to keep it supressed/repressed)

[@ldsiverling]

Torn shoulder Jiri still beats half of LHW.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Let's hope that shoulder holds up on his return...

[@alesto3779]

Got his ass whooped by 43 yrs old Glover

[@The_Reality_Filter]

@@alesto3779 🤡

[@ldsiverling]

@@alesto3779 Glover is the half of LHW jiri struggles with. Old man is built different.

[@anthonystone9897]

@@alesto3779I still maintain this was one of jurist worst fights despite the fact is was so entertaining

[@so1212ow]

So dense and meaningful. Good job man, this was the best mma video I've seen all year. Keep up the hard work.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Wow, thank you!

[@mib2129]

@@MixedMartialAcademic Thank you!🙏🫵

[@jamesj9693]

So Denisa and meaningful 😂

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

lol

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Another fantastic video from the Academic! Thank you for this. Admittedly, I was bummed when Jiri took the belt from Glover. With that said, Jiri has become one of my favorite fighters to watch, and this video essay really put into perspective why he's such a unique human being and warrior.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend, means a lot!

[@andrewjackson2811]

I’m in a bad spot at the minute mate, this video helped, respect🙏🏼❤

[@dankvader5060]

God bless brother 🙏 ❤

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Get your chin up mate, darkness is defined by the light, we need the bad times as we grown in them.

[@andrewjackson2811]

@@MixedMartialAcademic yo I didn’t see this man, I really appreciate that. Too many young men are ending it all, thanks again

[@andrewjackson2811]

@@MixedMartialAcademic thank you brother

[@somekidonyt5457]

YOOO GREAT TO SEE SOME LIGHT SHINED UPON ONE OF MMA'S GOATS HYPE!!

[@GalactusOG]

[@j.l8531]

As a an older man getting ready to start a new chapter in my life, im great full for this video. Ill be getting that book asap. Hopefully it will help me combine all my experiences and help me focus to find an ending to my life story. Im now looking forward to my next 20 years.

[@briankane460]

It will best wishes with your journey

[@SmokedTTS]

you get better every single time man, this one hit me in the feels brother

[@SpoiledMeats]

Dude the scripts you write for these are pure art. Another home run video.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much my friend I appreciate that!

[@robintang2604]

Extremely well put together. Thank you for this video.

[@brottila_the_han]

I really needed this. Thank you.

[@Testosterooster]

Can't wait!

[@GalactusOG]

[@JamesMcManusMrJamesMcManus]

What a video, the narration, editing , just everything! Fantastic content

[@hop6965]

This documentary just blew my mind...well done!

[@johnpeterchinelly6341]

I watched your original Jiri video in preparation for my first MMA fight about a month ago. It influenced me in a way I had not experienced in quite a long time. Thank you for compiling this wisdom. With every fiber of your being, become The Way //\\ 🥋❤️

[@clkgtr12]

how did it go

[@johnpeterchinelly6341]

@@clkgtr12 I won by TKO in the second round

[@clkgtr12]

@@johnpeterchinelly6341 ma man

[@ep_got_the_sauce]

​@@johnpeterchinelly6341Congratulations man, when's your next fight?

[@johnpeterchinelly6341]

@@ep_got_the_saucethanks brotha! got some other stuff on my plate in the meantime but I’m still training and will take the opportunity when I can ❤️

[@tonydiep6415]

This is something special my bro. Thank you

[@firstbradley3281]

I have to say these are some professional level videos. I shared your video with a media professor at the college I work at and he shared one of your videos in class.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Really wow? That’s kind of unreal to hear, thank you and give my thanks to the media professor as well that means a lot!

[@nav8015]

Thank you for making this inspirational video. I've heard about 5 rings but I haven't read it yet. This was beautiful to watch.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you my friend, means a lot!

[@akindtroll28]

Uuuh this is gonna be a good one!

[@fightclubsalad]

Incredible! Your original Jiri video was one of my favorites, but now I can see why you decided to re-visit it. This version feels concise and very organized. Thank you for the work that you do!!!

[@therealbs2000]

What happened to the original? Was it nuked?

[@good2know857]

He probably delete it, I hope there's a way to still see it tho it was really good

[@michaeledmunds8370]

Very excited. You make great vids.

[@GalactusOG]

[@grayfuego]

One of the best videos i've seen in months, fantastic job.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Appreciate that, means a lot thank you!

[@MrMartialarts21]

The original video was my favorite of all your videos so I was worried when you took it down. But this one is even more amazing than the first, outstanding job!

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you so much, I kind of think its my best video so I wanted to reupdate it just to fall in line with the rest!

[@lurk7411]

Such an Amazingly well-made video! Great job, dude!

[@brodywooddell1904]

Excellent as always sir!

[@josemarialaguinge]

LET'S GOOOO MY FAVORITE FIGHTER.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

He is the one and Only

[@josemarialaguinge]

@@MixedMartialAcademic Thanks for the video my guy, it was great.

[@keailucasey9349]

Amazing videos as always, Tom! You are a master.

[@chooruczech9061]

That is ridiculously good video. Especially the ending how Jiří is vanishing. Love it

[@SowjetBoBo]

Thank you for your work man!

[@fixeduzx73]

Your philosophical way of narration is wholesome and insightful. I appreciate your style good sir… 🙏🏼

[@robertleslie8746]

Outstanding video. I can't wait for Jiri to fight again.

[@Willy_MMA]

this video is so amazing, never thought an mma video would give me the urge to read

[@marektachovsky6517]

Amazing video bro, i watched many Dokkodo break downs but this one is really well done and i love how you connected it to Jiri.

[@workinghands1344]

I live for these videos 🙌🏼

[@bf7432]

Thank you for making me go back to Musashi. Your video deeply touched me. I think it's time to follow the way, luckily mine is way less physically violent than martial arts. I hope you're enjoying your path too.

[@allenbackbone]

This video was great, like a much more satisfying version of the first. Jiri and Sandhagen have helped me ask questions and reflect on myself, your videos were beautiful pieces of the puzzle as well, I think.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much my friend appreciate the kind words!

[@nikolai.gerstner]

Amazing dive into the book of 5 rings.

[@SPACYtunes]

Good god I love your videos. They're always so powerful. Thanks for another great one.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much my friend that really means a lot!

[@atticusthrasher1037]

Brilliant work as always brother

[@TheMadTitan07]

Always very well written and edited videos I always look forward to seeing your latest work. Thank you

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you very much!

[@TheMadTitan07]

@@MixedMartialAcademic no problem. Do you have any idea what you are going to do for your next video?

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yes sir! Iceberg video this sunday (Over 2 hours already) then 2 more re-uploads (Thank the UFC For taking them down) in the weekends to follow. But the next actually new video will be Weight Cutting probably, toward the end of next month. Beyond that, probably Colby And Jorge deep dive!

[@mariomadyun1798]

You do a terrific job, the presentation, your insight & delivery just on point. The guys you choose to showcase, I'm an apperceive fan. Thank you.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Appreciate you man 🙏 thank for the kind words my friend

[@mondo3802]

Incredible work as always👊 “IM COMING”

[@sviifruit]

Beautiful video man. I wanna create documentaries like this, since I have the skillset for it, you just inspired me hella man.

[@baloonicks3318]

Always look forward to your videos! Thank you

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

thanks a lot my friend!

[@greyheart3001]

Amazing as always.You are certainly on the way to mastery

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you my friend means a lot! Have a good weekend

[@jjs666]

👑Perfect as always!

[@TheCKing7]

While Jon Jones shadow will no doubt loom over the light heavyweights for a long time, I think the division has become really interesting and exciting with lots of great talent contending for the belt. It's finally moving on from Jones and it's awesome to see. Great video man. You and Blownapart are my two favorite MMA documentarians for sure. Keep it up!

[@iamjohnrobot]

Agreed all fronts

[@saddshinji]

Idk tho he arguably lost to reyes and some of the current fighters finished reyes

[@forwardmoving8252]

Jones lost clearly to Reyes lol

[@bigdaddygregful]

Thank you. What a great video.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dontwalkdontrun]

That back elbow was just the flow!!! Epic War Jiri!

[@SmilesChimichanga]

I AM COMING! I AM COMING! i am coming.

[@Hollowwsstory]

I was hoping to see him live in person against polish power at 282, my first live ufc event- so disappointed he got injured. Hope to see one of his fights in person one day to make up for it.

[@Nightmare075]

Thanks for this masterpiece brother

[@milkyways_2413]

Alex pereira is my favourite fighter of all time, but this video makes it hard not to root for jiri, may the best man win

[@thomashassall96]

Good video mate, I like your presentation style. Keep up the good work. Subbed 👍

[@combatcritique]

The man who lives by the Bushido code 🔥 💯🏆

[@NikulPrasad]

Well made video thanks for sharing

[@DonutDude717]

Marvelous! Really great video dude. Any chance we could see "The Brutal World of Child Muay Thai | Rodtang and Stamp Fairtex documentary" make a comeback? It's the one video of yours I didn't get the chance to watch.

[@RobertReg1]

Great stuff!

[@oskartorgersen8890]

Perfect video, well done❤

[@suksuk9503]

Brilliant video 👏🏻

[@fushey]

thank you for this

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you my friend!

[@workinghands1344]

Its so calming i wss so entertained yet almost feel asleep i was so comfortable. Your voice is like ASMR

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

😴

[@besitterplay]

Beautiful video

[@casualscorner]

Good job mate loved the water transition.

[@swervindune2660]

Missed that last video when it came out, hyped for this one. Let’s Go!!!

[@JeraCravoMyself]

WOW!! What a video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thelump7622]

Great doc, Jiri’s awesome and having Alan Watts speak at the end was perfect, he’s a great bodhisattva. “You are a function of what the whole universe is doing in the same way that a wave is a function of what the whole ocean is doing.”

[@mournivalof4]

Lovely video. Really inspiring 😊

[@KyleCarnageCobhamMMA]

Great video you earned a sub 👍 keep it up!

[@ETHER3ALRonin]

as you said, with everything already being perfection...every action dedicated to The Way is already perfect, yet we refine and polish for MASTERY of our ART!

[@juliussvk7169]

Great job👏

[@MMArigo]

THIS is a real mma documentary

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

The only content creators opinion I care about… and now I will be kept up at night questioning whether it was sarcasm or not

[@ethanbruss8685]

And just like that. You’ve pulled me back in!

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

and stay in! We got you brother

[@dylanreinboth9577]

Nicely done mate, nicely done. ❤

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you kindly

[@shmockery5336]

great work lad

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks you my friend 🙏

[@Eshkanama]

I truly never knew all this about Jiri. I am so happy to have clicked on this.

[@prcadelniknachovy]

Im very proud of Jiří! What a Great warior.

[@allaboutthejuice9085]

Great vid bruh shoutout from 🇺🇸

[@yungbanz3006]

Dude, out of a lot of great talent in the MMA KZbin Content Creators I’d say you’re the Goat 🐐

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Wow, thanks man I appreciate that and glad you enjoy the videos, thank you!

[@sisyphous5849]

Thank you

[@luisgaray8413]

My Favorite fighter! Hands down🙌🏼

[@kaloyandinchev5186]

Im an uponcomming fighter and man your videos are incredible please do more vids about mindset and phsycology you are the best st those ❤

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Yes loads more of them to come actually been writting a few the last coupleof months! appreciate you

[@YourCoachKasgke]

Amazing Video

[@uqbahkabir7864]

I think this sort of video will also really complement Zabit's persona. I'd definitely be quite intrigued to come across a video like that by you.

[@staccatofootsteps9562]

Fantastic video, bravo

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thebrownbaldy]

Respect to this modern day samurai

[@arlodizon7373]

Got my first fight in 3 weeks thanks for this post I will continue to rewatch it until the day of the fight

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Good luck my my man, slide in my Insta DM's and let me know how it goes!

[@dedbeet5845]

Love the Alan Watts clips. One of the best teachers I've ever come across...

[@Chaosdude341]

There are such a great collection of quotes from Alan Watts.

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I love than man!

[@luciman9268]

Good work

[@fanboy7718]

I watched the first version of the video 10x - great job updateing it now its much better without the meme in middle of video. if u know u know

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Only OGs will remember me on opioids making mistakes like that 😣 appreciate you man, thanks for watching again my friend

[@pavelkunstmueller]

Awesome🤩 Great job! BJP👃

[@eggamiestersir4293]

Ufc 275 was one of the best cards I've ever experienced. Chills the entire night.

[@brendanbarry3850]

Ready to run through a wall after watching this. Great job man

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

I’ll refer you to my CTE video in that case 😅

[@Shareezy]

Tei"cher"a like the musical artist, love your content!

[@pancho7259]

good video bruv

[@spikecool50]

Your a beautiful story teller

[@MixedMartialAcademic]

Thanks so much my friend!