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Kieran Walsh - Building Muay U, Australia’s Muay Thai Rise And RWS
08/26/2025
Kieran Walsh - Building Muay U, Australia’s Muay Thai Rise And RWS
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: 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:
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