About this episode

Jonathan Puu discusses how to evaluate the legitimacy of a Muay Thai gym before committing to training.

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...

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Puu

Topics covered

• Muay Thai
• gym evaluation
• training
• fitness

Keywords

• Muay Thai gym
• legitimacy
• training evaluation
• fitness programs

More episodes of Puu Muay Thai Podcast

• From American Samoa to Pro Fighting (Deutsch Pu’u) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 236 · April 10, 2026 · 44 min
• Training in Thailand Changed Everything (Joel “The Wolf” Licata) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 235 · April 3, 2026 · 36 min
• Inside Monster Promotions: Building Muay Thai Events in the U.S. | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 234 · March 27, 2026 · 43 min
• Is Muay Thai Losing Its Identity? Tradition vs Evolution in Modern Muay Thai | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 233 · March 20, 2026 · 13 min
• Fox Sports Radio Interview: Bringing Muay Thai to Ventura with Eat Sleep Teep | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 231 · March 6, 2026 · 16 min
• What Really Happened Inside USA Muay Thai? Michael Corley Responds | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 230 · February 27, 2026 · 1h 6m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Puu Muay Thai Podcast podcast page.