The Muay Thai Podcast

What separates good coaches from great ones?

Jake from House of Muay Thai has spent years coaching athletes at the Amazing Muay Thai World Festival and working alongside some of the best coaches in the sport.

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What does it take to coach Team USA athletes on the world stage? In this interview, Matt Lucas sits down with DMV Muay Thai Matthew Van Valkenburgh founder and Team USA coach to discuss the lessons learned from years of international Muay Thai tournaments, including the Amazing Muay Thai Festival, Pan Ams, and world-level competition. Sign Up Today For The MTAAC East Coast Regional Tournament https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32041

For more than three decades, Nick "One Kick" Blomgren has been one of the key figures behind the growth of Muay Thai in the United States.

In this episode, we discuss his first trips to Thailand in the late 1980s, training at Sasiprapa Gym during the Golden Era, opening One Kick's Gym in Las Vegas, promoting hundreds of events, working with fighters like Anthony and Chidi Njokuani, and building the new OKJ Stadium.

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Before fighting for ONE Championship gold, Aslomjon Ortikov had already fought nearly 300 times. Born and raised in Uzbekistan, Ortikov began training at just eight years old after his brother brought him to the gym. Through years of amateur tournaments, professional fights, and international competition, he built one of the deepest resumes in Muay Thai before eventually moving to Thailand to test himself against the sport's best. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out:

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Bank Thainchai Pisitwuttinan CEO of GSV (Global Sports Venture) and RWS sits down for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of modern Muay Thai, the transformation of Rajadamnern Stadium, and the future of the sport in Thailand and internationally.

Doug Malagon, a certified strength and conditioning coach, commentator and former pro muay thai fighter, shares the biggest mistakes he made after years in Thailand from fighting and visas to gym culture, overtraining, and building a business in Muay Thai. We also discuss: ONE Championship Strength & conditioning Modern Muay Thai Dagestani Ninja Tawanchai Social media & coaching The future of fighting in Thailand

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Mark Pease has been building world champions in Australian Muay Thai since 1988. As head coach and promoter at Strikeforce Muay Thai on the Gold Coast, he's produced over a dozen world title holders including Chad Collins, who recently fought for the Rajadamnern Title. Pease and I sit down before the fight to talk about it all.

Oli Jenkins is a British trainer based in Bangkok, working out of Silk Muay Thai. It is one of the most competitive Muay Thai gyms in the country. I n this conversation, we get into the reality of what it means to corner fighters at the highest level, including two recent losses (Saenpon at RWS and Gregor Thorm at ONE Championship), and why Oli still walks away believing in both performances. Along the way: the economics of staying in Thailand as a foreign trainer, why the injury nobody talks about is pad-holding elbow, the pottery study that explains why reps beat theory, and why One Championship fighters need to be "willing to die" — and what he actually means by that. This is a long-form conversation for people who take Muay Thai seriously.

0:00 The Responsiblilty of a trainer

5:40 The Confidence of a coach

9:58 Is The Damage Worth It

11:12 Fighting On ONE

13:46 Start As A Trainer

14:15 Holding Pads At Sitmonchai

20:48 Working As A Coach In The UK

24:01 Different Types of Fighters

26:24 Dealing With Failure

32:24 Media And Job Opportunities

36:30 What Is Success

38:24 The little battles

44:00 The Injuries of being a trainer

49:13 Attention

51:14 The Importance of a good defense

52:42 Contact Information

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Why does a champion still need strength and conditioning? In this episode, Leroy breaks down the real purpose of S&C in Muay Thai and why it's not about replacing skill work, but supporting it.

0:00 Why Does Tawanchai Need Strength And Conditioning

2:11 How do you measure an athlete's progress

5:05 Running Is Your Engine

8:22 Soviet System vs Contrast Training

11:17 Strength basics

14:28 Skill Development vs S & C

16:46 The 4 Basic Movements

19:26 What Do High Level Exercises Do

20:57 Should S&C Look Like Fighting

22:34 Working With Different Athletes

24:44 Fight By Design

27:23 How Do Work With Fighters That Can Fight At Anytime

30:00 Reaction Drills

32:33 Biggest Misbeliefs About S&C For Fighters

35:29 Social Media Boost

39:01 Less Running

41:06 Contact Information

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Muay Thai is more than fighting. It's history. Culture. Business. Politics. Opportunity.

In this 3-hour deep dive, I break down everything you need to understand about Muay Thai whether you're a fighter, coach, gym owner, or someone who simply wants to understand how the sport really works.

From the origins of Muay Thai in Thailand… To how scoring actually works in stadium fights… To contracts, sponsorships, talent scouting, and building a career in the sport.

0:00 Intro

1:24 The History Of Muay Thai

30:38 Training In Thailand

56:08 Fight Preparation

1:07:54 Styles Of Muay Thai

1:28:37 Scoring And Judging Muay Thai

1:48:25 Fight Locations

2:04:24 Signs Of Damage

2:13:20 Tipping

2:31:06 Building A Career In Muay Thai

2:39:35 Talent Scouting

2:49:27 Contracts

3:02:44 The Business Of Seminars

3:16:05 How To Sell Tickets

3:22:27 Social Media For Muay Thai

3:32:15 Sponsorship

3:38:28 Gym Business

3:43:16 Conclusion

What does it really take to succeed as a combat sports photographer?

In this episode, William Luu and I break down a practical, experience-based guide to working in combat sports photography, from local gyms and grassroots shows to UFC, ONE Championship, and international events.

Between us, we have 25+ years of experience working across Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and BJJ. We've shot ringside, backstage, and inside gyms across Thailand and Australia.

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This episode is my annual Muay Thai business review — looking back at 2025 and outlining where I'm heading in 2026.

I've been doing this as a written blog for years, but this is the first time I'm breaking it down fully on the podcast.

This show sits at the intersection of: Muay Thai, Business, Media And building real careers in combat sports In this episode, I cover:

Why I left Fairtex after 7 years

What I learned working with top promotions and fighters

Building a personal media brand in Muay Thai

Writing Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide to Training, Fighting & Business What content actually works (and what doesn't)

My goals for 2026: newsletter, consulting, LLC, partnerships

Building a successful Muay Thai fight team looks very different in Thailand than it does in the United States. In this episode I sit down with Sean Madden, long-time Easton coach, Team USA IFMA coach, and veteran of both the American and Thai Muay Thai systems.

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Becoming a professional Muay Thai fighter isn't about talent alone. It's about planning, money, health, opponents, visas, and survival.

In this episode, Matt Lucas and Jonathan Pu'u break down what it actually takes to turn pro and how most fighters mess it up.

We cover: How many fights you really need Why money matters more than skill early on USA vs Thailand costs Selling tickets & building a following Health insurance, visas, and savings Why breaking even is the real first goal This is a long-form masterclass for fighters who are serious about longevity not just chasing a "pro" label.

In this episode I talk about why consistency matters more than virality. Living in Thailand for over 10 years. What fighters, creators and trainers get wrong.

I've commentated 10,000 or more fights. I worked with Fairtex, WBC, MAX Muay Thai, Lumpinee, and documented thousands of fighters.

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With 30 years in Muay Thai, David McVicker shares his journey from fighter to coach, the challenges of training his own son, and his mission to build the next generation of Australian Muay Thai talent.

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Max Cruz has fought everywhere — Phuket stadiums, Bangkok gyms, Rebellion in Australia, Muay Thai League, and Cambodia, where he made over 130,000 baht for one fight. In this interview, we break down what real life as a foreign fighter in Thailand actually looks like.

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American Muay Thai legend Brett Hlavacek sits down with me in Thailand to talk about 20+ years in the sport — from fighting 40+ pro fights, to coaching at Rose Muay Thai, to becoming the WBC Northeast Director.

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Julio Lobo has spent nearly a decade living and fighting in Thailand — battling legends, training under Leo Elias, and now passing his knowledge on to the next generation at Phuket Fight Club.

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From a small town in New Mexico to shaping the future of Muay Thai in Malaysia, Jena Johnson's journey is nothing short of inspiring.

In this interview, she shares how it all started, pro fighting in Malaysia, bringing up Johann Ghazali, her promotion Muay Girl and Rentap Fighting Championship plus more

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Kru Petchto Sitjaopho — known as Kru F — shares his journey from the Golden Era of Muay Thai to coaching in today's globalized fight world. He talks about his favorite fighters, training philosophy, OneSongchai days, the evolution of promotions, and the timeless importance of consistency.

Learn how Muay Thai has changed, how Sitjaopho Gym helped open Thailand to the world, and why Kru F's advice is simple: "Don't think too much. Just do it."

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Step inside the golden era of Muay Thai through the eyes of Leanardo Dado one of the first Westerners to live, train, and fight in Thailand.

In this episode, Dado recounts his journey from Switzerland to Bangkok in the late 1980s, his years at Sor. Thanikul and Eminent Air Gym, and the lessons he learned under Thailand's toughest fighters.

From sleeping in the gym and training alongside champions to building a career around the sport, Dado shares what it really means to dedicate your life to Muay Thai.

He is now the head coach for WBC Muay Thai and RWS champion Dani Rodriguez.

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Legendary fighter Lamnamoon Sor. Sumalee sits down to share his story — from fighting in the late 1980s Golden Era to teaching the next generation of Muay Thai fighters in Isaan.

Known as one of the greatest Muay Khao (knee) fighters of his time, Lamnamoon reflects on his early days at Sor. Sumalee Gym, his path to Lumpinee and Rajadamnern glory, and how training has evolved from the no-phone, no-distraction days to today's social media era.

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From the early days of Fairtex San Francisco to training with legends like Alex Gong and Jongsanan Fairtex, Armando Ramirez has seen Muay Thai in America evolve firsthand. In this episode we talk about it all

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Am's story is one of resilience, heart, and transformation. From her first fights as a child in a temple school to competing under the bright lights of ONE Championship, Am has faced every obstacle—being told she was too small, fighting for little money, breaking bones, and even breaking her orbital.

Now she's one of the most exciting female fighters on the global stage, bringing her intelligence, rhythm, and fighting spirit to every bout.

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Ambush Muay Thai's head coach and matchmaker breaks down the art of matchmaking, the realities of ticket sales, and the growth of Texas Muay Thai. From wild double knockdowns in Florida to building a fight scene in San Antonio, this conversation covers the highs, lows, and lessons of coaching, cornering, and creating opportunities for fighters.

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What makes a great coach? Danny Pinto believes it starts with experience, passion, and culture. In this sit-down, Danny opens up about:

Fighting in Bangla & Panang Stadiums in Thailand

The reality of being a fighter and a coach

Why kids put their trust completely in their trainers

Building Pinto Muay Thai into a thriving gym in Las Vegas

Advice for fighters:

We also cover his triumphant world title fight, coaching philosophy, and what's next for his athletes.

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Is five-round Muay Thai dying—or is it the backbone of the sport in Thailand? In this deep dive, we explore the future of five-round "gambling Muay Thai" versus three-round "entertainment Muay Thai," and why the system that develops fighters still matters more than most people realize.

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Fabio Reis has become one of the most respected foreign fighters in Thailand — but his journey was anything but easy. From getting bullied as a kid in Portugal, to discovering kickboxing after capoeira, to taking fights alone overseas. In this interview we talk about:

0:00 Quick Question Intro

1:33 Starting Fighting

8:55 Arriving in Thailand at PFC

12:35 Fighting In China

18:45 Thai Fight Bouts

22:58 Fighting Out Of Lamai in Samui

29:10 Venum life

34:50 Knocking out Rittewada

43:30 How To Pick a gym

46:10 It's An Investment

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Kieran Walsh is one of the most influential coaches in Australia's Muay Thai scene. As head trainer of Muay U, he's developed fighters who've competed on the biggest stages — ONE Championship, Rajadamnern World Series, and stadiums across Thailand.

In this episode of the Matt Lucas Muay Thai Podcast, Kieran talks about:

His favorite fighters and eras of kickboxing & Muay Thai

Why he loves RWS and how it blends tradition with entertainment

The path for Australian fighters like Max McVicker transitioning to the Thai gambling circuit What it's really like to corner fighters on the world stage

The growth of Muay Thai in Australia — promotions like Roots, Rebellion, Hardcore, Warriors Way, 1774, and MTL

Building Muay U as a gym, brand, and community inspired by American college sports culture

The business side of running a gym, balancing passion with sustainability

Subscribe for weekly conversations with fighters, coaches, and insiders shaping the future of Muay Thai. Kieran Walsh IG: https://www.instagram.com/kieranmuayu/ Want to dive deeper into the world of Muay Thai read: Muay Thai: The Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/co46xdR

We sit down with Kru Ton at the legendary Sityodtong Gym in Pattaya to talk about the gym's incredible 65-year journey. This is the place where Rob Kaman and Ramon Dekkers trained, where authentic Muay Thai was first introduced to the early UFC, and where the Sityodtong style was born.

Kru Toy adds a wealth of knowledge.

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Former stadium contender Mattias reflects on five years of big changes — from chasing titles in Thailand's most prestigious rings to guiding the next generation of fighters. In this candid conversation with Matt Lucas, he opens up about his career and the future of the sport.

This podcast was transcribed and used in Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business If you haven't grabbed a copy yet, you can get it on Amazon here

In this episode of the podcast we talk about starting fighting as a kid in Thailand, going to ONE Championship, mindset and more.

This interview was used in the recent book: Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business. You can get the book here.

In this episode of the podcast we talk about starting Muay Thai, promoting, Muay Thai in Singapore and the legacy of Eminent Air gym.

Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business

You can get your copy on Amazon here.

Kendu Irving is a sponsored fighter out of Fairtex Training Center. He tells you the ups and downs of life in Thailand. From getting knocked out in his first fight to a mysterious punch that got him a title belt. This episode is straight from the heart of the sport.

This interview was part of Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business

You can get your copy on Amazon here.

Note this video was filmed earlier in the year. Dani is now scheduled to fight. News coming very soon! The interview was used in: Muay Thai: The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business

Dani Rodriguez talks about his journey to Rajadamnern Stadium champion. We cover his early days getting into Muay Thai, that first crucial trip to Thailand, and stepping into the ring at Raja for the first time. Dani breaks down his WBC title fight against Timo Valentin and that massive Raja championship bout with Saenpon.

He talks about his approach to strength and conditioning, and what it was like facing absolute killers like Yodwicha. We get into game planning, the technical side of southpaw vs orthodox matchups, and what he learned training under the legendary Rittewada.

Dani's honest about the mental side - building self-belief, setting goals, and how he's maintained that confidence even at the highest levels. We discuss his boxing-heavy style, what it's like being recognized as a Muay Thai celebrity, and who his idols are.

Gym owner and promoter Marc Entenberg talks about his history as an athlete, promoting, growing coalition Muay Thai and more

After a long hiatus the podcast is back and under a new creative name.

It's the Muay Thai Podcast.

Weekly episodes beginning.

Kevin Noone, General Secretary for the WBC Muay Thai and Max Baggio, Mediterranean Chairman talk about the upcoming festival.

The event happens June 22-25th in Venice Italy. The two representatives talks about the growth of the sport, the games and much more.

ONE Championship debuted in the USA. The first ever show in the west saw Stamp take on Alyse Anderson in an MMA fight. Learn about what happened behind the scenes.

In this video we break down the state of the sport, the promotions, the fighters, and all the gyms.

Influencers Patrick Rivera of the WBC USA, Kieran Walsh of Muay U Canberra and Matt Lucas, commentator at Lumpinee get together to talk about the state of the sport and how different regions differ.

Learn about the sport.

This episode goes over the year. Highlights include projects that did well and how I accomplished it.

Give it a listen and learn how to grow social media in Muay Thai

Muay Thai federation leaders, Patrick Rivera of the WBC USA and Michael Corley of the USMF sit down to talk about the future of the sport. Muay Thai in the USA is growing by leaps and bounds. 2023 will be a strong year.

The two heads talk about what their organizations do for the sport and how to grow it ethically

In this episode I go over organizing a Muay Thai seminar tour for Stamp. I go into the details of how the classes will be taught.

In I addition I share how I create fight break down videos that are widely shared, IG carousels and more content creation tips for fighters, gym owners and others.

The world of Muay Thai is alive and kicking, punching, kneeing and elbowing.

This week was a blast with ONE Championship, bouts in Buri Ram, a nice line up at Rajadamnern and big fights at Lumpinee.

In this week's Muay Thai news we see more WBC action, Stamp Fairtex going on tour and stacked ONE Championship fights.

ONE Championship made five huge announcements including weekly shows at Lumpinee. Top USA fighters: Jalill Barnes fought Ognjen Topic The Road To ONE tournament and more Muay Thai News

Australia was a success! Rebellion Muay Thai displayed beautiful Muay Thai.

Also more promoters at Lumpinee and Stamp Fairtex is going on tour in the USA!

This week we are joined by the famed Sy Nadji of Rebellion Muay Thai.

The promoter actively throws shows and talks about some of the latest in Muay Thai news.

Massive fights lined up for ONE Championship, Rebellion, Rajadamnern, Lumpinee and more in this week's Muay Thai News

Strength and Conditoining coach Steve Campbell went from being a professional Rugby player to the world of combat sports. The UK trainer works with top level Muay Thai fighters like Andy Howson, Jordan Watson and of course Liam Harrison.

Learn about how he does it and how to get stronger yourself.

Fighter and Coach Kate Allen-Cotton talks about how she organizes her strength and conditioning and how it has shaped her career as an athlete.

Learn how to get stronger.

There were major knockouts at Lumpinee and nice action at Rajadamnern.

Listen to the Muay Thai highlights of the week.

Muay Thai is cracking with knock outs at Rajadamnern. Huge fights at Lumpinee and the WBC Youth Games in Canada

The world of Muay Thai is growing with:

Warrior's Cup in NYC

Rajadamnern World Series

Fairtex Fight Promotion Road to ONE

Big things happening at the stadiums with Rajadamnern World Series kicking off.

New York City sees the Muay Thai Summit at the Paper Factory and Warrior's Cup.

Also Aaron Zackon vs Nicklas Saengmorrakot at Lumpinee.

This week the big tournaments at Rajadamnern are kicking off.

In addition the World Games hosted exciting action including Tierra Brandt vs Iman Barlow.

Warrior's Cup cracks open next week along with a Muay Thai Business Summit and a Muay Thai Seminar by yours truly in New York City.

This week in news: Tournaments! Tournaments! And more Tournaments!

Topic Takes The Omnoi Belt

World Games Tournament in Alabahama

Rajadamern Tournament

Fairtex Fight Promotion Road To ONE Tournament

Don Heatrick is closing the gap between strength and conditioning, performance science and Muay Thai. He has a passion in seeing just how far fighters can go. Listen as he outlines basic S&C programs and how he develops his plans.

Muay Thai League promoter, Nakia Wright talks about putting together a show in Australia, how promoting works, and how fighters can get onto shows.

Learn about the business of the sport.

Italian promoter and Muay Thai enthusiast, Max Baggio, talks about putting together shows in his home country.

Baggio is invested in growing the sport from the ground up. He talks about matchmaking, production, and working with the WBC Muay Thai.

Learn the business of the sport.

Fairtex Fight Promotion promoter Prem Busarabavonwongs talks about creating matchups, production and having his show at the famed Lumpinee stadium.

Learn the game from the inside.

Bangkok promoter Pako talks about growing a small show in the heart of Thailand.

Learn about his business model and why he's developing amateur Muay Thai in Thailand.

Lion Fight CEO and founder, Scott Kent talks about the importance of branding, the cost of putting on a fighter, and the importance of fighters promoting themselves.

Learn the business of the sport to do business in the sport.

Internationally experience referee and judge, Pete Peterson talks about scoring, refereeing and continuing to educate Muay Thai coaches, trainers, and fighters.

Peterson is part of North America's largest Muay Thai tournament, the TBA's. His experience runs deep and he shares what he's learned.

High level referee Olivier Coste officiates the biggest fights in Muay Thai. Center stage for ONE Championship the Frenchman talks about the pressure, the duty, and how he came to be a referee.

Learn about the rules, learn about the responsibility, learn about the game.

Muay Thai referee, Peach, talks about how she began working as an official and some of the ins and outs of working in the ring.

She is one of the pioneers of female Muay Thai and female officiating in Thailand.

ONE Championship referee and judge, Elias Dolaptsis talks about his time learning how to score and what scoring is. He notes when fighters and damaged and the importance of following a sense of duty. Learn more about scoring Muay Thai in this episode.

This episode goes over some of the highlights of the year and what was learned in this season of the podcast and my travels.

Learn about statistics for Instagram, traveling to the states for seminars, the future of Muay Thai and more.

Bia has built a career in Muay Thai. The Thai began in graphics but when he began at the famed Max Muay Thai he acquired a host of new skills. He mc'd, photographed, created sounds and the design for the show. Bia then went on to work for GSV, one of the biggest Muay Thai companies to date.

Learn how he built his career in Thailand

Photographer, journalist and Muay Thai story teller, Pari Aryafar talks about her career. She reveals how she began and how she's grown. She shares how she grew her career, traveled around the world and become internationally recognized.

8 Limbs Academy head trainer and gym owner talks about his development as a coach, what it means to be successful, and how to build skills to grow.

Learn from the best!

Former Pro Muay Thai fighter, Greg Wooton talks about his storied career and the growth of UK Muay Thai.

Former professional Muay Thai fighter, Julie Kitchen talks about her storied career. After capturing a host of titles she went on to have a successful post fight career. Kitchen talks about her journey and the way it's shaped UK Muay Thai.

Professor and Muay Thai expert, Tony Myers talks about the beginnings of officiating in Thailand and the growth of the sport in the UK. Myers has refereed throughout the country, cornered for high level athletes, and has produced a host of academic papers on the sport.

In the first part of our series on the history of the Muay Thai in the UK, Damien Trainor talks about his career and the legacy of K-Star gym.

Learn about the sport and it's legacy.

Liam "The Hitman" Harrison has built a successful career in Muay Thai. In this episode we talk about how he accomplished it. We go into the importance of fighting in Thailand, building a brand, networking and the importance of being a good person.

CEO of Fairtex Equipment in Bangplee Thailand talks about working for the company and in the Muay Thai industry for over 19 years.

He talks about the importance of branding, product innovation, using fighters as brand ambassadors and the different sectors of the Muay Thai industry in Thailand.

Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including:

The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consistency

Why Muay Thai is a sport and not a fight

Adapting Coaching methods

Having professionally trained coaches and fighters

And how to grow the business of Muay Thai

Sumalee Boxing Gym owner, Lynne Miller comes and talks about the business of the sport.

With over a decade in the Muay Thai industry she talks about business practices, promoting shows, building a new gym, the focus on fighters, developing new markets and more.

Learn about what the Muay Thai world go round.

Australian Muay Thai female legend, Caley Reece, talks about her career, her trips to Thailand, and the growth of female fighters in her home country.

Learn about the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian legend Nugget McNaught talks about his time in the game. His talks about fighting in Australia and Thailand, his fight promotion, Evolution, traveling the world and training people opening his gym and the current state of Australian Muay Thai.

Australian Pioneer Darren Riddler Reece talks about his early career in the sport fighting on Phon Martdee's shows, fighting out of Saengmorakot in Bangkok and eventually opening a gym.

Having been in the sport for over two decades he talks about the changes in the sport and how it's developed.

Learn the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian pioneer Mark "The Hammer" Castagnini talks about life in the sport. He hits on his career, commentating, his time with Blitz, and more.

Learn about the history of the game in Australia from an experienced pro.

Michael Chase Corley, President of the USMF and owner of Heritage Muay Thai, talks about the release of his latest book Muay Thai Grit: Stories Of An American Muay Thai Fighter.

Corley spent an extended period of time in Thailand where he worked and trained and fought out of Fairtex Bangplee. He moved on to fight in some of the biggest tournaments and opportunities in Thailand and internationally.

He talks about the book making process, his aim, and talks about why it's important to stick with the sport long term.

Danielle Marie, American fighter currently active in Thailand, interviews Bria Lace. Lace owns and operates a gym in France. The Canadian also lived and fought in Thailand for the last two years. The two boxers talk about family, their careers and more.

Make Stronger Fighters

Make Stronger People

Somsurat Rangkla, Thai Fighter in Australia, talks to rising ONE Championship star Wondergirl Fairtex.

The two talk about Thai culture, fighting in Thailand, and what it means to be Thai living abroad.

Make Stronger Fighters

Make Stronger People

Rising star, Smilla Sundell, interviews the very experienced Teresa Wintermyr.

The Swedish fighters talk about being nervous before fights, old school ways of training, and the sport.

Learn About Thailand's experienced Nak Muay Ying.

The world of Muay Thai has changed. Covid-19, the internet, the ongoing evolution of the sport. This episode reviews all the different changes in the game.

Specifically, the impact of the podcast, stats on cornering, the future of the podcast and much more.

Learn about the contemporary moment of Muay Thai and stay present!

Omar Halaby works hard for his passion, Muay Thai. An experienced fighter in Thailand he's now sponsored by Fairtex.

He's fought at Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, and Max Muay Thai.

The Lebanese fighter fights at a very competitive weight of 60kg and has no plans on stopping anytime soon.

Learn about his background and why he's been so successful.

Brogan Stewart Ng is a true martial artist. The Muay Thai and MMA fighter has flown around the world to train with the best.

He's lived in Russia, Australia, America and now Thailand in the pursuit of developing his skills.

Now sponsored by Pryde, Muay Thai Gram and ONE Championship he is breaking through with his model moves.

Learn about his philosophy, and the way Martial Arts has shaped him.

Angela Chang has grit. Staying in Thailand long term isn't easy. Getting in the ring continually is even harder.

The Queens Native has a passion for perseverance. Her steadfast commitment to the sport and improving herself is paying off.

Learn about her journey in Muay Thai, the growth of the female Muay Thai scene and more.

Understand The Sport

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Jalill Barnes has torn through the competition in the USA. The Green Lotus has moved to Thailand and is one of the few officially sponsored athletes for Muay Thai Gram.

In this episode Buakieow talks about his goals, his ambitions and his sponsors. Find about the future of an American star in the making.

Learn The Game

Muay Thai Gram is the largest Muay Thai only Instagram account. Get a look behind the scenes as Brett Hlavacek, Alfredo Perez and Matt Lucas talk about the companies inception and it's goals.

Find out how they are changing the Muay Thai media landscape and the business of the sport.

Learn About The Game

Angie Parr is one of the hardest working people in the business. The American relocated to the Gold Coast of Australia to stay married to the game.

She helps run Boonchu gym, promotes, and corners fighters including her children.

An experienced ring veteran, Parr talks about the emotions of being in the corner and what it's like standing ringside.

Learn About The Game From The Best

Tony Manoharan of Diamond Muay Thai in Calgary Canada talks what it takes to be a cornerman. Dealing with the ups and downs of fight life can be hard, and Manoharan talks about his journey both abroad and in North America.

Learn about the people that always have your back and are in your corner.

Get In The Corner

Bryan Dobler of Double Dose Muay Thai talks being in the corner. The experienced coach talks about dealing with cuts, preparation for fights, warm ups, what to bring and more.

Learn about the importance of having someone solid in your corner.

Internationally acclaimed sports photographer, Scott Hirano, talks working the lens.

We discuss the narrative of fight photography, work ethic, and how photographers are the cutting edge of marketing for promotions.

Learn about the game behind the game with a master of the craft Scott Hirano.