If you’re over 35 and thinking about starting Muay Thai, you don’t need a closet full of gear — you just need the right equipment. In this episode of the Puʻu Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down the must-have gear for beginners and adults returning to training after years away. From gloves and shin guards to mouth guards and Muay Thai shorts, Jonathan explains what you actually need to train safely and comfortably — and what’s just marketing hype. Drawing on his 18+ years of experienc...
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If you’re over 35 and thinking about starting Muay Thai, you don’t need a closet full of gear — you just need the right equipment. In this episode of the Puʻu Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down the must-have gear for beginners and adults returning to training after years away. From gloves and shin guards to mouth guards and Muay Thai shorts, Jonathan explains what you actually need to train safely and comfortably — and what’s just marketing hype. Drawing on his 18+ years of experienc...
Elbows to the Back of the Head in Muay Thai: Legal or Dirty? | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 205
Puu Muay Thai Podcast
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2 months ago
Elbows to the Back of the Head in Muay Thai: Legal or Dirty? | Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 205
Should elbows to the back of the head be legal in Muay Thai? In Thailand, some stadiums say YES—while in the West, it’s a clear NO. In this episode, Jonathan Puu, an experienced referee and coach, unpacks the history, dangers, and rule variations behind this strike. Inside this episode: The origins of “rabbit punches” and why they’re dangerous12-to-6 elbows: from MMA ban to legalizationHow Thai stadium culture views back-of-the-head shotsThe viral KO that reignited the debateJonathan’s verdic...
Puu Muay Thai Podcast
If you’re over 35 and thinking about starting Muay Thai, you don’t need a closet full of gear — you just need the right equipment. In this episode of the Puʻu Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu breaks down the must-have gear for beginners and adults returning to training after years away. From gloves and shin guards to mouth guards and Muay Thai shorts, Jonathan explains what you actually need to train safely and comfortably — and what’s just marketing hype. Drawing on his 18+ years of experienc...
