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…
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You Don't Know How to Judge Muay Thai | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 248
Think you know who won a Muay Thai fight just because one fighter landed more strikes, scored more dumps, or put their opponent on the canvas more often? Muay Thai judging does not work like a scoreboard. In Episode 248 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the sport: knowing Muay Thai is not the same as knowing how to judge Muay Thai. Using…
Inside Muay Thai in Thailand ft. Muay Thai Testament | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 247
In Episode 247 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu sits down in person at Teep Studios with Arm , creator of Muay Thai Testament , one of the leading English-language sources covering Muay Thai news, Rajadamnern Stadium, and the fight scene in Thailand. Arm joins the podcast while touring the United States alongside Petchsila , the reigning Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) Champion , as…
Why I Go Back to Thailand (It's Not What You Think) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 246
In Episode 246 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu shares why his reasons for traveling to Thailand have completely changed after nearly two decades in Muay Thai. When he first visited Thailand at 18 years old (Now 37), the goal was simple: become a better fighter. Learn better kicks, elbows, clinch work, and experience Muay Thai from its birthplace. Today, the mission is different.…
Global Muay Thai Roundtable #2: RWS 200, Muay Thai News & More | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 245
The Global Muay Thai Roundtable returns for Episode 245 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast. Jonathan Puu (USA) is joined once again by RWS commentator Joe Comerford (Australia/Thailand) and coach, commentator, and Shout Out Podcast host Jay Bryant (Canada) for another in-depth discussion on the biggest stories shaping Muay Thai around the world. This month's conversation covers the landmark RWS 200…
Building Warrior Family Gym: Alex Anoushian's Muay Thai Story | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 244
In Episode 244 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in-person at teep studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with longtime coach, former fighter, and Warrior Family Gym founder Alex Anoushian . Alex shares his journey from training at Sityodtong in California to living and fighting in Thailand at the legendary Lookprabat Gym , where he trained alongside some of the sport's most respected…
The Hidden Team Behind Every Muay Thai Fighter | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 243
When most people think about team sports, they think about football, basketball, baseball, or soccer. Muay Thai doesn't usually make that list. After all, when you step into the ring, you're alone. Nobody can throw punches for you, make weight for you, or do the hard work on your behalf. But after nearly two decades in Muay Thai, I've learned something important: Almost nobody succeeds in Muay…
The First Global Muay Thai Roundtable ft. Joe Comerford & Jason Bryant | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 242
In Episode 242, we launch the very first Global Muay Thai Roundtable , bringing together three voices from different corners of the Muay Thai world. Joining the discussion are: Jonathan Puu (USA) – Founder of Pu'u Muay Thai, coach, gym owner, ring official, and host of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast. Jason Bryant (Canada) – Coach, commentator, gym owner, and host of the Shout Out Podcast. Joe…
Inside ONE Friday Fights 154 + Anatoly vs Reug Reug Brawl | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 241
In Episode 241 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu is joined by Josh Soliva, reporting live from Cebu, Philippines after being on the ground in Bangkok, Thailand for ONE Friday Fights 154 and “The Inner Circle” this last weekend. This episode dives deep into the behind-the-scenes reality of ONE Championship , including firsthand insight into the now-talked-about Anatoly Malykhin vs Reug…
If I Started Muay Thai Again, I’d Do This | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 240
In Episode 240 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu breaks down what he would do differently if he started Muay Thai all over again — and more importantly, what he would double down on . After nearly two decades as a student, fighter, coach, gym owner, and ring official, Jonathan shares the biggest lessons that shaped his journey — including the mistakes that slowed his progress and the…
Sexual Abuse in Martial Arts: What You Need To Know | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 239
In Episode 239 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast , Jonathan Puu sits down in person at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with amateur Muay Thai fighter Calie Patrick for one of the most important conversations ever featured on the podcast. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse, grooming, trauma, and predatory behavior inside martial arts spaces. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988…
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 when they walk into a gym. Where do I rank? How do I level up? When do I get promoted? But Muay Thai has traditionally operated very differently from other martial arts like karate,…