Jiří Procházka’s Breathing Coach Reveals His Training Secrets | Oxygen Advantage® x UFC 320

About this episode

Patrick McKeown interviews Rostislav Václavek about breath training techniques used by UFC fighter Jiří Procházka.

In this special Oxygen Advantage® conversation, Patrick McKeown speaks with Rostislav Václavek , Master Instructor for Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko Clinic International®, and the breathing coach of UFC fighter Jiří Procházka . Together, they explore the science and practice of breath training — from recovery and focus to repeated sprint ability and endurance under fatigue. Rostislav shares insights from his three-year collaboration with Jiří, explaining how breath-hold sprints, nasal breathing, and conscious control of carbon dioxide tolerance have helped build physical and mental resilience at the highest level of competition.   You’ll learn: 🫁 How Jiří Procházka integrated Oxygen Advantage® techniques into his fight preparation ⚡ The physiology behind breath-hold sprints and simulated altitude training 🧘 Why recovery, awareness, and calm breathing are just as vital as intensity 💪 The role of CO₂ tolerance in energy, focus, and composure “Working with the breath isn’t about instant results — it’s about consistent practice. The practice changes your health, your focus, your performance… and your life.” — Rostislav Václavek This is a powerful discussion for anyone…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick McKeown

Guest: Rostislav Václavek

Topics covered

• breath training
• UFC
• performance
• recovery
• CO₂ tolerance
• endurance
• mental resilience

Keywords

• breath training
• UFC
• Jiří Procházka
• CO₂ tolerance
• endurance
• recovery
• performance
• breathing techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxygen Advantage, Buteyko Clinic International

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