Thinking about searching “Muay Thai near me”? Before you walk into your first academy, there are a few key things you should know that could save you time, money, and even injuries.

In this episode, Jonathan Puu breaks down:
✅ What to look for when you step into a Muay Thai gym for the first time
✅ Why environment and community matter more than you think
✅ How your very first class should be handled (and red flags to avoid)
✅ The importance of culture, tradition, and respect in Muay Thai
✅ A bonus tip on structure, safety, and hygiene that separates great gyms from the rest

Jonathan has been training, fighting, coaching, and officiating in Muay Thai for nearly two decades, and has helped thousands of beginners find their path in martial arts. Whether you’re brand new or looking to restart your training, this guide will help you know what to expect when you search for “Muay Thai near me.”

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Looking for a Muay Thai event near me? The EAT SLEEP TEEP Semi Contact Muay Thai Series is coming to Nashville, Tennessee on October 12th, 2025 at the Nashville Fairgrounds!

This Muay Thai event is the perfect way for beginners, kids, teens, and adults to experience competition in a safe, semi-contact format. Unlike full-contact fights, the focus is on technique, skill, and control—making it the best way to test yourself or watch your students grow.

In this episode of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu shares:
✅ Why the Semi Contact Muay Thai Series is changing competition in the U.S.
✅ What makes Nashville the next stop in this nationwide expansion
✅ How this event helps coaches grow their programs and give students safe competition experience
✅ What competitors, fans, and families can expect on October 12th, 2025

📅 Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025
📍 Venue: Nashville Fairgrounds
🎤 Promoter: Bruce Panyapol, Chonburi Muay Thai

👉 Competitor registration is open now at https://eatsleepteep.com
⏰ Registration cutoff: October 4th, 2025
🎟️ Fans—tickets available at the door.
📩 Sponsors—get involved through the website.

If you’re searching for a Muay Thai event near me after this date, head to https://eatsleepteep.com to see upcoming Semi Contact Muay Thai Series events happening across the U.S.

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In this episode of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, we highlight exclusive segments from our Whatnot livestreams, showcasing how we’re growing the Muay Thai community both in Ventura and worldwide.

First, we sit down with Coach Vinny Chew of Pu’u Muay Thai Ventura. Vinny shares his journey from being one of our first front desk staff to stepping into the ring, his current coaching role with kids and adults, and his fight preparation for WCK Muay Thai in Long Beach. He also talks about the energy inside the new Ventura academy and why sparring, steady training, and mindset matter most.

Next, we bring in Veronica Slavin, our media director for our Thailand training camp, who has decades of experience capturing sports and cultural stories through photography. Veronica will be joining our team in Bangkok, Thailand, documenting the upcoming Thailand Training Camp and creating a short documentary to share the experience with the Muay Thai community. She offers her perspective on blending culture, family, and fight storytelling.

This episode gives you a look at how Pu’u Muay Thai is using training, competition, media, and livestreaming platforms like Whatnot to connect with the global Muay Thai community, support fighters, and grow the sport.

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👊 Train hard, stay sharp, and keep the Muay Thai spirit alive. See you next time!