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 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Calie shares her personal story of getting involved i...
May 8
48 min
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, taekwondo, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — where belts and rankings define progression. In this episode,...
May 1
13 min
In Episode 237 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu answers one of the most common questions beginners ask: How often should you train Muay Thai? Most people assume the answer is “every day.” Train harder. Train more. Go all in. But that mindset is one of the fastest ways to burn out and quit before you ever see real progress. In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the truth about training frequency — and how to build a schedule that actually helps you stay consistent, improve, and avoi...
Apr 24
10 min
In Episode 236 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down virtually in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with his cousin Deutsch Pu’u — a former professional fighter with a background in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Deutsch shares his journey growing up in American Samoa, where structured martial arts training was limited, and how he developed through boxing before competing professionally across multiple combat sport...
Apr 10
43 min
In Episode 235 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down virtually in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with Joel “The Wolf” Licata, a Muay Thai fighter turned coach who spent five years living and training in Thailand. Joel shares his journey of starting Muay Thai later in life, moving across the world during COVID to train full-time in Chiang Mai, and developing his skills under legendary trainer Thailand Pinsinchai. In this episode, they discuss: What ...
Apr 3
36 min
In Episode 234 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in person in the Black Room at Teep Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with Mike Martinez, founder of Monster Promotions and longtime coach, matchmaker, and event promoter. Mike returns to the podcast (previously featured on Episode 164) to break down what it actually takes to build Muay Thai events in the United States — from matchmaking and fighter development to the real economics behind running a show. In this episode, they ...
Mar 27
42 min
In Episode 233 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu explores a question that’s becoming more common in conversations around the sport: Is Muay Thai losing its identity? With the rise of international promotions, new rule sets, and growing influence from MMA, the way Muay Thai is practiced and presented around the world is changing rapidly. From small-glove fights to altered scoring systems and shortened fight structures, many fans and practitioners are asking whether these changes repr...
Mar 20
13 min
In Episode 232 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down how to evaluate whether a Muay Thai gym is legitimate before you commit your time and training to it. With nearly two decades of experience as a student, fighter, coach, gym owner, and ring official, Jonathan has seen the full spectrum of gyms — from excellent programs with deep cultural roots to places that simply market Muay Thai without truly teaching the art. In this episode, Jonathan explains the key things to look fo...
Mar 13
14 min
In Episode 231 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu joins Fox Sports Radio KVTA 1590 in Ventura, California for an in-studio conversation with host Spence and guest host Spencer Noren. The discussion centers around the Eat Sleep Teep Semi-Contact Muay Thai event, a local amateur competition designed to introduce kids, teens, and adults to Muay Thai in a safe and structured environment. During the interview, Jonathan explains how Muay Thai differs from other martial arts, why the sport ...
Mar 6
16 min
In Episode 230 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in person at Teep Studios with Michael Corley, former President of USA Muay Thai, professional fighter, coach, and longtime advocate for the growth of Muay Thai in America. This conversation goes beyond surface-level talking points and dives into leadership, governance, athlete development, and the realities of building Muay Thai at a national level. In this episode, they discuss: What it was like leading USA Muay Thai durin...
Feb 27
1 hr 6 min
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