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Muay Thai Tournament Fight Breakdowns: What We Learned | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 250

2026-10-0958:03

What really happens when Muay Thai fighters step into the ring at a tournament—and what can they learn by watching their fights afterward? In Episode 250 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down with Coach Phil Gillies and Matt Valencia, a firefighter and Muay Thai competitor, to recap the TBA Tournament of Champions in Los Angeles. Following a big weekend for the Pu'u Muay Thai competition team, we review fight footage, break down techniques, discuss tournament strategy, and sha...

You Should Train Muay Thai in Thailand at Least Once | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 249

2026-09-1940:11

If you train Muay Thai, you should experience training in Thailand at least once. In Episode 249 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu explains why traveling to Thailand can completely change the way you understand Muay Thai, not just the techniques, but the culture, training, fighters, gyms, stadiums, and people behind the sport. You don't have to be a professional fighter. You don't even have to compete. Training Muay Thai in Thailand is an experience for anyone who genuinely loves th...

You Don't Know How to Judge Muay Thai | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 248

2026-08-2833:06

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 Petchmorakot vs. Jimmy Vienot as a real-world example, Jonathan explains why controversial decisio...

Inside Muay Thai in Thailand ft. Muay Thai Testament | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 247

2026-07-3154:02

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 they travel across the country conducting seminars and sharing authentic Muay Thai with American gyms.&nb...

Why I Go Back to Thailand (It's Not What You Think) | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 246

2026-07-0319:54

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. Rather than searching for secret techniques, Jonathan explains why he now travels to Thailand to observ...

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