2 Losses 0 Excuses: Oli Jenkins on Muay Thai Coaching at the Highest Level
The Muay Thai Podcast
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...
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The Real Reason Muay Thai Champions Need Strength & Conditioning/ Muay Thai Podcast
The Muay Thai Podcast
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...
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The Complete Guide To Muay Thai (History, Scoring, Business & Career Explained)
The Muay Thai Podcast
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...
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A Complete Guide to Combat Sports Photography (Ringside, Gyms, Backstage)
The Muay Thai Podcast
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. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out: Muay Thai The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business:
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Making Muay Thai A Career
The Muay Thai Podcast
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 &...
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How to Build a Successful Muay Thai Fight Team (Thailand vs USA) with Sean Madden
The Muay Thai Podcast
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. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out: Muay Thai The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business:
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How To Be A Professional Muay Thai Fighter In 2025
The Muay Thai Podcast
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...
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Muay Thai Isn’t About Going Viral It’s About Lasting - The Muay Thai Podcast
The Muay Thai Podcast
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. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out: Muay Thai The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business:
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From Fighter to Father-Trainer: Building Australian Muay Thai Champions: The Muay Thai Podcast
The Muay Thai Podcast
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. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out: Muay Thai The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business:
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Max Cruz: Phuket Muay Thai, International Fights & Making 130K in Cambodia - The Muay Thai Podcast
The Muay Thai Podcast
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. Want to learn more about the sport? Check out: Muay Thai The Complete Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business:
info_outlineThis 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