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 tournaments, develop athletes safely, and build sustainable fight teams. The conversation covers:

• How the US Muay Thai Open has grown into one of the largest tournaments in the country
• The purpose and structure of D-Class and C-Class competition
• Why semi-contact still counts as real experience
• Developing fighters, coaches, referees, and gyms through competition
• The realities of promoting Muay Thai events and selling tickets
• Why team culture, rankings, and accountability matter
• The challenges facing pro Muay Thai in the U.S.
• How tournaments help legitimize gyms and grow the sport nationwide

This episode is a must-listen for fighters, coaches, gym owners, promoters, and anyone serious about Muay Thai in the United States.

Learn more about the US Muay Thai Open at usmuaythaiopen.com and follow them on Instagram @usmuaythaiopen.