Puu Muay Thai Podcast

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 the sport and wants to understand it closer to its source.
In this episode, Jonathan discusses why a Muay Thai trip to Thailand is different from simply training at home, what you can learn by immersing yourself in Thai Muay Thai culture, why experiencing the stadiums and gyms matters, and why you shouldn't wait until you think you're "good enough" to make the trip.
Jonathan also shares perspective from his own years of traveling to and training in Thailand and why he continues going back even after nearly two decades in Muay Thai.
If Thailand has been sitting on your Muay Thai bucket list, this episode is for you.
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Whether it's with us or you make the trip on your own, experience Muay Thai in Thailand at least once. You'll understand the sport differently when you come home.
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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 decisions often make more sense once you understand the actual judging criteria being used.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Muay Thai judges do not simply count kicks, knees, dumps, or punches
How damage, balance, control, and effective technique are actually evaluated
Why a sweep is not automatically equal to a knockdown
How catching a kick after absorbing full damage can be misunderstood
Why Petchmorakot's knockdown of Vienot was so important to the score
How fouls like hooking and plowing affect what happens in an exchange
Why close rounds are not automatically 10-10 rounds
How the 10-point must system works in Muay Thai
Why experienced fighters and coaches can still misunderstand judging
How judges can make mistakes—and why continued education matters
Jonathan also shares an example from a heavyweight fight where a decision was successfully protested and overturned after judges gave too much weight to visually impressive throws instead of the higher-priority judging criteria.
The point of this episode is not that judges are always right. They're not.
The point is that judging is its own skill, and understanding the sport does not automatically mean you understand how to consistently apply the criteria used to determine a winner.
If you've ever watched a close Muay Thai fight and immediately yelled "robbery," this episode may change the way you watch fights.
Jonathan also discusses SIAM Standard, his Muay Thai ring official training program designed to help referees, judges, inspectors, timekeepers, and supervisors better understand the responsibilities and standards required to officiate the sport properly.
Get started on SIAM Standard here: https://muaythairingofficial.com
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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. 
Together, Jonathan and Arm discuss:
 How Muay Thai Testament grew into one of the biggest English-language Muay Thai media platforms 
 The current state of Muay Thai in Thailand 
 RWS, Rajadamnern Stadium, and the evolution of entertainment Muay Thai 
 The controversy surrounding youth fighting in Thailand 
 Gambling, scoring, and how Thai stadium culture is changing 
 Why foreign fans often misunderstand traditional Muay Thai 
 Social media's impact on fighters and promotions 
 Why now is one of the best times for international fighters to pursue opportunities in Thailand 
 How Thailand is opening its doors to the global Muay Thai community 
If you've ever wondered what's really happening inside Thailand's Muay Thai scene—from the stadiums to the gyms to the people shaping the sport—this episode offers an insider's perspective from someone living it every day.
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Petchsila is the current Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) Champion and is touring the United States conducting seminars and helping grow authentic Muay Thai internationally.
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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 observe the evolution of Muay Thai itself—from gyms and trainers to stadiums, promotions, recovery methods, and the changing culture surrounding the sport.
In this episode, Jonathan discusses:
 Why he no longer travels to Thailand just to improve technique 
 How Muay Thai has evolved over the past two decades 
 What has changed at Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadiums 
 Why observing culture is just as important as learning techniques 
 The shift in recovery and training philosophies in Thailand 
 Women's growing role in Thailand's biggest stadiums 
 Why staying connected to Thailand helps coaches and gym owners grow 
 What he'll be watching during his upcoming trip—and why it matters for the future of Muay Thai 
Whether you've trained in Thailand multiple times or dream of making your first trip, this episode offers a different perspective on why Thailand remains the heart of Muay Thai and why understanding its evolution matters for practitioners around the world.
Because the longer Jonathan has trained, the less he's gone looking for techniques—and the more he's gone looking for understanding.
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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 event, the continued evolution of Rajadamnern World Series, the economics of Muay Thai in Thailand, gambling's historical role in the sport, and why modern promotions are changing the future of Muay Thai.
The panel also discusses:
• RWS 200 preview and the biggest fights on the card
• The growth of Rajadamnern World Series
• Gambling, ticket sales, and the business of Muay Thai in Thailand
• The proposed restrictions on youth fighting in Thailand
• Women's Muay Thai reaching new heights worldwide
• Muay Thai pathways for international fighters
• Transgender athletes in combat sports
• New Muay Thai stadium developments in the United States
• Cross-promotion between organizations and international collaboration
• The future of Muay Thai across Thailand, North America, and beyond
The Global Muay Thai Roundtable brings together three different perspectives from three different countries to discuss the issues, trends, and stories that matter most to the international Muay Thai community.
This is a collaborative project and is also available on the channels of our guests.
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Joe Comerford
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joecomerfordmuaythai
Jay Bryant
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoutout.podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShoutOut.podcast
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