What It Takes to Build a Muay Thai Gym & Community from the Ground Up | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 195

In Episode 195 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu returns to Teep Studios in Scottsdale, AZ after a whirlwind few weeks of building the future of Muay Thai—literally. From hosting a sold-out Eat Sleep Teep 3 semi-contact event in Ventura to laying down the floors of the brand-new Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura academy, this episode is all about growth, gratitude, and grassroots community building.

Jonathan shares the real story of how Muay Thai didn’t even exist in Ventura when he was growing up—and how, through persistence, sacrifice (even selling his blood platelets to afford training), and a relentless drive, he helped ignite a Muay Thai movement in his hometown.

🚨 Topics Covered:
 🥊 Eat Sleep Teep 3 Recap – Full rundown of the event, teams that came out, and why it matters
🧱 Ventura Gym Expansion – Building out the new space at 2424 E Main Street
🇺🇸 Shoutouts to sponsors like Kingdom Supply Co. (https://thekingdomsupply.com/)  & the U.S. Coast Guard Ventura Recruiting Station
🔥 How semi-contact series events DONE RIGHT are creating champions & growing the next generation
🏆 Why grassroots development is the key to Muay Thai’s future in the U.S.
📈 National event updates, new developments in other states, and why this movement is spreading fast

Whether you’re a coach, fighter, gym owner, or Muay Thai supporter, this episode reminds us that with heart, hustle, and community, anything is possible—even in places where Muay Thai once didn’t exist.

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