'Jane The Virgin' Star Gina Rodriguez Spent Holidays Learning Muay Thai For Jane's Transformation [PHOTO]

"Jane the Virgin" star Gina Rodriguez has made an extensive preparation for her character on the show over the holidays. The actress went to Phuket to study Muay Thai. She said this is in preparation for the transformation of Jane in upcoming episodes.

In a video interview with Access Hollywood before she left, the actress did not specify what this transformation might involve her "Jane the Virgin" character. But she is committed to learning the combat sport that she had to travel to the country where it originated.

Gina Rodriguez trained Muay Thai in Phuket with her boyfriend Joe LoCicero. Daily Mail has caught some photos of the two as they headed out of the fitness training center. The actress was seen showing some moves she has learned against her guy.

On Instagram, Gina Rodriguez said that learning Muay Thai for "Jane the Virgin" was not "comfortable or easy" and she was aware it will be a challenge. "Discipline never is and life never is," she wrote, adding that this hasn't stopped her from pursuing what she needs.

No pain, no Muay Thai. I came here to transform. I came here to face my demons and bad habits. I went full force into training and it wasn't comfortable or easy but discipline never is and life never is. Everyday I want to grow stronger, I may fail but I will try. Everyday I want to grow wiser, I may fail but I will try. Life knocks you down and it can hurt but that has never stopped me before and so I repeat no pain, no Muay Thai by @mitchviquez

A photo posted by Gina Rodriguez (@hereisgina) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:10am PST

"Jane the Virgin" returns for Season 3 Episode 8 on Monday, Jan. 23, with Michael (Brett Dier) telling his wife Jane that he's quitting his job in the police force to become a comedian. Could this be the reason why Jane has to learn Muay Thai to protect her family from the potential dangers lurking?

Viewers are aware that there have been threats to people close to Jane, especially with Michael getting shot in Season 2. Check out the teaser for the upcoming episode in the video below.