In Episode 225 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu explains why Muay Thai isn’t supposed to feel fun, exciting, or motivating every single day — and why that discomfort is exactly what makes it such a powerful practice.

Most people quit Muay Thai when training stops feeling “fun.” They assume something is wrong, that they’re failing, or that they’re not cut out for it. In reality, that moment is where real progress begins.

This episode breaks down:

• Why motivation fades and discipline takes over
• The difference between fun and fulfillment in Muay Thai training
• Why awareness grows faster than skill — and why that feels frustrating
• The phases where most students quit (3–4 months and around 2 years)
• How Muay Thai builds self-trust, resilience, and composure under pressure
• Why repetition matters more than hype or excitement
• How long-term training changes you on and off the mats

Jonathan shares stories from nearly two decades of training, coaching, and officiating to show why Muay Thai isn’t an entertainment product — it’s a practice that sharpens you, humbles you, and builds discipline over time.

If training feels hard, boring, or uncomfortable right now, this episode explains why that’s not failure — it’s growth.

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In Episode 224 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu makes a statement that will stop most listeners in their tracks: “I’m quitting the podcast.”

After six years, hundreds of episodes, and tens of thousands of listeners, Jonathan pulls back the curtain on a question most creators, gym owners, and long-term builders eventually face — when the math stops making sense, why keep going?

This episode isn’t clickbait. It’s an honest reflection on:

• Why quitting felt logical after years of consistent work
• The hidden costs of podcasting, production, and opportunity loss
• The parallels between almost quitting Muay Thai early on and almost quitting the podcast now
• Why most people quit after they’ve put in real effort, not at the beginning
• Sunk cost fallacy, patience gaps, and the danger of invisible progress
• What it actually takes to build something cultural, not viral
• The difference between passive listeners and an active community

Jonathan explains why this moment feels familiar, what Muay Thai taught him about staying past the “reasonable quitting point,” and why this episode isn’t about walking away — but about deciding what the podcast becomes next.

This is a raw conversation about staying when applause is quiet, building something that matters, and why real projects don’t survive on attention alone — they survive on alignment and support.

If this podcast has ever helped you, entertained you, or given you perspective on Muay Thai, leadership, or long-term commitment, this episode explains why now is the moment that matters most.

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Episode 223 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast kicks off the new year with a reality check for anyone setting Muay Thai goals in January.

Every year, new students come in motivated, fired up, and ready to “go all in” — and every year, most of those goals quietly fall apart by February or March. In this episode, Jonathan Puu breaks down why New Year’s Muay Thai goals fail and how to approach training in a way that actually lasts.

This episode covers:

• Why motivation-based goals don’t survive Muay Thai training
• The difference between outcome goals and process-driven habits
• How beginners burn out by training too hard, too fast
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• How to set realistic, measurable Muay Thai goals
• What progress actually looks like in your first year of training
• How discipline replaces motivation once the honeymoon phase ends
• Why Muay Thai isn’t a 30-day challenge — it’s a long-term practice

Whether you’re brand new to Muay Thai, returning after time off, or recommitting in the new year, this episode gives you a framework to train smarter, stay consistent, and avoid the burnout cycle that stops most people before they ever see real progress.

If Muay Thai is one of your goals this year, this is the episode you should hear first.

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Episode 222 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast is the official 2025 year-end recap, breaking down what actually mattered across the podcast, the academy, and the broader Pu’u Muay Thai ecosystem.

In this episode, Jonathan Puu reflects on why long-form conversations beat viral clips, and how depth, consistency, and real-world experience shaped the podcast’s global growth in 2025. With over 41,000 downloads across 60+ countries, this wasn’t a highlight-reel year — it was a year of substance.

Topics covered include:

• Why clips alone don’t represent Muay Thai culture or leadership
• Global podcast reach and listener data from the USA, Australia, Thailand, Europe, and beyond
• The most impactful 2025 episodes and why they resonated
• Inside the Pu’u Muay Thai academy ecosystem and staff development
• The evolution of the podcast studio and the Black Room at Teep Studios
• Real conversations about gym ownership, amateur competition, and standards
• Training camps in Thailand, international collaborations, and cultural responsibility
• Why Muay Thai needs better operators, not louder influencers

This episode ties together the podcast, the gym, the staff, the students, and the global Muay Thai community — and sets the tone for what’s coming in 2026.

If you only listened to clips, you missed the point.

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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.

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In this episode we have Paul Reavlin of Revgear with us via Zoom!

Paul is a long-time name in the sport of Muay Thai here in the USA with being a title sponsor for major tournaments, equipment manufacturing and sponsoring fighters.

We discuss how Revgear had it's beginning with Paul selling equipment out of the back of his car up through what he has seen in trends in martial arts as well as what he sees happening in the Muay Thai industry.

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Episode 219 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast brings you a full instructor roundtable with Kru Edward Gonzalez, Chief Instructor at Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura, and Coach Vincent “Vinnie” Chew, one of the academy’s assistant instructors and front-desk leaders.

In this episode, Jonathan, Kru Ed, and Vinnie dive deep into what really happens on the mats at Pu’u Muay Thai. They break down:

• Why promotions matter and how students earn the right to spar
• The biggest beginner mistakes (and the mindsets that ruin progress)
• How instructors coach kids, teens, and adults differently
• The explosion of new students and the energy shift in the academy
• What parents should never say before a competition
• Behind-the-scenes coaching meetings and how the team develops students
• Tips for staying calm before competition and managing Muay Thai anxiety
• Hygiene, gear, glove size, hand wraps, and beginner FAQs
• How assistant instructors balance teaching, competing, and training

Whether you train Muay Thai, want to compete, or simply want to understand what makes Pu’u Muay Thai’s culture special, this episode gives a rare look behind the scenes at what it takes to build a thriving martial arts academy.

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 • Kru Ed: @edwardgogo
• Coach Vinnie: he still hasn't made it!

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In Episode 218 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down with assistant instructor and rising competitor Vincent “Vinnie” Chew of Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura. Vinnie shares his journey from growing up in a family of coaches to discovering Muay Thai, transitioning from student to coach, and balancing competition with teaching beginners and kids.

This episode dives deep into:
 • How coaching improves fighting skills
 • Overcoming imposter syndrome as a new instructor
 • Preparing students for their first competition
 • The importance of private lessons, fundamentals, and consistent training
 • What success in Muay Thai really means beyond winning and losing

Whether you're a beginner, aspiring competitor, or someone who wants to understand the culture of Pu’u Muay Thai, this episode delivers insights, motivation, and authentic stories from inside the academy.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many adults turn to Muay Thai to manage stress, build confidence, and find community, this episode of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast dives deep into it.

Host Jonathan Puu sits down with Kru Ed (Edward Go) — Program Director and Chief Instructor at Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura — to talk about how training Muay Thai helps adults over 30, 40, and 50 reset their minds, build strength, and reconnect with their purpose.

They explore:

• The connection between posture, confidence, and mental health
• Why Muay Thai gives a deeper sense of focus and fulfillment than the gym
• How training helps busy professionals and parents manage work and life stress
• The mindset shift that comes with consistency and community

Kru Ed also shares practical tips for anyone starting Muay Thai later in life — from warming up properly to balancing recovery and daily stress — and why it’s never too late to start.

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You’ve been training Muay Thai for months—maybe even a year or two—and it feels like you’re stuck. You’re showing up, putting in the work, but your progress has slowed down. In this episode, Jonathan Puu, host of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, breaks down why that feeling happens and how to push through it.

This episode explores the Dunning-Kruger effect—why your awareness may be growing faster than your skill—and how this illusion can make even good students doubt themselves. Jonathan shares practical ways to overcome the plateau, including:
🥊 Tracking your training and filming sessions
🧠 Understanding “invisible improvements” that don’t show right away
💪 Building resilience through consistency and community

If you’ve ever felt like quitting Muay Thai or doubted your progress, this episode will show you that you’re not falling behind—you’re right where you need to be.

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