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.

Follow Vinnie on Instagram: @vinniechew.pmt

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