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 instructors and front-desk leaders.

In this episode, Jonathan, Kru Ed, and Vinnie dive deep into what really happens on the mats at Pu’u Muay Thai. They break down:

• Why promotions matter and how students earn the right to spar
• The biggest beginner mistakes (and the mindsets that ruin progress)
• How instructors coach kids, teens, and adults differently
• The explosion of new students and the energy shift in the academy
• What parents should never say before a competition
• Behind-the-scenes coaching meetings and how the team develops students
• Tips for staying calm before competition and managing Muay Thai anxiety
• Hygiene, gear, glove size, hand wraps, and beginner FAQs
• How assistant instructors balance teaching, competing, and training

Whether you train Muay Thai, want to compete, or simply want to understand what makes Pu’u Muay Thai’s culture special, this episode gives a rare look behind the scenes at what it takes to build a thriving martial arts academy.

Follow the team on Instagram:
 • Kru Ed: @edwardgogo
• Coach Vinnie: he still hasn't made it!