Why Muay Thai Referees Need Better Training (And What We’re Doing About It) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 194

In Episode 194 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, recorded at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, AZ, Jonathan Puu returns from a jam-packed trip to Ventura, California to share major updates and powerful insights into the future of Muay Thai officiating in the U.S.

🔥 What’s covered:

• Eat Sleep Teep 3 – Over 100 registered athletes for the third event in our semi-contact Muay Thai series happening May 17th at Ventura High School
• Big Move Alert – The new Ventura academy location at 2424 East Main Street is under construction with a full buildout underway
• Muay Thai Officiating is Broken – Why the current standard isn’t working, and how the Siam Standard Ring Official Course is designed to raise the bar
• The differences in refereeing Muay Thai vs. boxing, MMA, and kickboxing
• Why semi-contact officiating is harder than full-contact—and how we’re building a new generation of educated ring officials
• Announcing: custom Muay Thai referee boots made in Thailand, built for both style and safety

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or aspiring ring official, this episode dives deep into the overlooked world of officiating, how to do it right, and why fighter safety starts with better education.

🎓 Learn more or enroll in the Siam Standard Ring Official Course:
👉 https://muaythairingofficial.com

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 👉 https://eatsleepteep.com