Puu Muay Thai Podcast
Welcome to the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast—your go-to source for all things Muay Thai! Broadcasting from our dedicated Muay Thai podcast studio in Scottsdale, AZ, we bring you expert insights from fighters, coaches, officials, and gym owners worldwide. Whether you're a beginner, competitor, or coach, we cover training, fight breakdowns, event coverage, Muay Thai history, industry trends, travel, nutrition, business strategies, and more.
Hosted by Jonathan Puu, a former pro fighter, veteran coach, and professional Muay Thai ring official, this podcast delivers authentic, no-BS conversations straight from the heart of the sport. Expect interviews with top-level athletes, promoters, and insiders, as well as discussions on gym culture, coaching strategies, and the evolution of Muay Thai globally.
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Episodes
239 episodes
Should Muay Thai Have Belts… Or Is That Ruining It? | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 238
In Episode 238 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down one of the most debated topics in modern Muay Thai:Should Muay Thai have belts or a ranking system?It’s one of the first questions beginners ask ...
How Often Should You Train Muay Thai? (Beginner Guide) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 237
In Episode 237 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu answers one of the most common questions beginners ask:How often should you train Muay Thai?Most people assume the answer is “every day.” Train harder. Train...
From American Samoa to Pro Fighting (Deutsch Pu’u) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 236
In Episode 236 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down virtually in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with his cousin Deutsch Pu’u — a former professional fighter with a background in boxing, kick...
Training in Thailand Changed Everything (Joel “The Wolf” Licata) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 235
In Episode 235 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down virtually in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with Joel “The Wolf” Licata, a Muay Thai fighter turned coach who spent five years living and ...
Inside Monster Promotions: Building Muay Thai Events in the U.S. | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 234
In Episode 234 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in person in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with Mike Martinez, founder of Monster Promotions and longtime coach, matchmaker, and event pr...
Is Muay Thai Losing Its Identity? Tradition vs Evolution in Modern Muay Thai | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 233
In Episode 233 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu explores a question that’s becoming more common in conversations around the sport:Is Muay Thai losing its identity?With the rise of international promotions,...
How to Know If Your Muay Thai Gym Is Legit | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 232
In Episode 232 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down how to evaluate whether a Muay Thai gym is legitimate before you commit your time and training to it.With nearly two decades of experience as a student,...
Fox Sports Radio Interview: Bringing Muay Thai to Ventura with Eat Sleep Teep | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 231
In Episode 231 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu joins Fox Sports Radio KVTA 1590 in Ventura, California for an in-studio conversation with host Spence and guest host Spencer Noren.The discussion cen...
What Really Happened Inside USA Muay Thai? Michael Corley Responds | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 230
In Episode 230 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in person at Teep Studios with Michael Corley, former President of USA Muay Thai, professional fighter, coach, and longtime advocate for the growth of Muay Thai ...
The Two-Year Muay Thai Drop-Off Nobody Talks About | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 229
In Episode 229 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down a pattern almost no one talks about — the two-year Muay Thai drop-off, when many students quietly disappear right as they’re getting good.This isn’t the...
Why Muay Thai in America Is Still Misunderstood | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 228
In Episode 228 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down why Muay Thai in America is still widely misunderstood—even by people who think they know what it is.From being confused with kickboxing or cardio worko...
What Muay Thai Gave Me That I Didn’t Know I Needed | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 227
In Episode 227 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu reflects on what Muay Thai gave him over nearly two decades — not in techniques or fights, but in the lessons he didn’t know he needed at the time.Like many people, Jonath...
What to Focus on in Your First Year of Muay Thai | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 226
In Episode 226 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down exactly what beginners should focus on in their first year of Muay Thai — and just as importantly, what they should stop worrying about.Most students qu...
Why Muay Thai Isn’t Supposed to Be Fun All the Time | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 225
In Episode 225 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu explains why Muay Thai isn’t supposed to feel fun, exciting, or motivating every single day — and why that discomfort is exactly what makes it such a powerful practice.Mos...
I'm Quitting the Podcast | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 224
In Episode 224 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu makes a statement that will stop most listeners in their tracks: “I’m quitting the podcast.”After six years, hundreds of episodes, and tens of thousands of listen...
Why Most New Year’s Muay Thai Goals Fail | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 223
Episode 223 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast kicks off the new year with a reality check for anyone setting Muay Thai goals in January.Every year, new students come in motivated, fired up, and ready to “go all in” — and every year, m...
If You Only Listened to Clips, You Missed the Point | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 222
Episode 222 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast is the official 2025 year-end recap, breaking down what actually mattered across the podcast, the academy, and the broader Pu’u Muay Thai ecosystem.In this episode, Jonathan Puu ref...
How the US Muay Thai Open Is Changing Amateur Muay Thai in the USA | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 221
coach, and the promoter behind the US Muay Thai Open, to break down how Muay Thai competition is evolving in the United States.Thiago shares behind-the-scenes insight into what it really takes to run large-scale Muay Thai tourname...
Paul Reavlin of Revgear on the Muay Thai Industry | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 220
In this episode we have Paul Reavlin of Revgear with us via Zoom!Paul is a long-time name in the sport of Muay Thai here in the USA with being a title sponsor for major tournaments, equipment manufacturing and sponsoring fighters....
Instructor Roundtable with Kru Ed and Coach Vinnie | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 219
Episode 219 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast brings you a full instructor roundtable with Kru Edward Gonzalez, Chief Instructor at Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura, and Coach Vincent “Vinnie” Chew, one of the academy’s assistant instruc...
Inside Pu’u Muay Thai: Coach Vinnie’s Journey from Competitor to Leader | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 218
In Episode 218 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down with assistant instructor and rising competitor Vincent “Vinnie” Chew of Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura. Vinnie shares his journey from growing up in a family of coaches to dis...
Muay Thai Over 40: How Training Builds Confidence and Reduces Stress | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 217
If you’ve ever wondered why so many adults turn to Muay Thai to manage stress, build confidence, and find community, this episode of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast dives deep into it.Host Jonathan Puu sits down with Kru Ed (...
Breaking the Muay Thai Plateau: The Truth About Real Progress | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 216
You’ve been training Muay Thai for months—maybe even a year or two—and it feels like you’re stuck. You’re showing up, putting in the work, but your progress has slowed down. In this episode, Jonathan Puu, host of the Pu’u Muay Thai P...
Muay Thai Over 35: The Gear You Actually Need | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 215
If you’re over 35 and thinking about starting Muay Thai, you don’t need a closet full of gear — you just need the right equipment. In this episode of the Puʻu Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down the must-have gear for begi...
It’s Not About Fashion: Why Muay Thai Shorts Matter | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 214
ver wonder why Muay Thai fighters always wear shorts and not MMA leggings or gym gear? It’s not about fashion—it’s about identity and respect.In this episode, Jonathan Puu, founder of Pu’u Muay Thai, breaks down th...