In Episode 244 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu sits down in-person at teep studios in Scottsdale, Arizona with longtime coach, former fighter, and Warrior Family Gym founder Alex Anoushian.

Alex shares his journey from training at Sityodtong in California to living and fighting in Thailand at the legendary Lookprabat Gym, where he trained alongside some of the sport's most respected fighters and coaches. Along the way, he discusses training under Kru Walter Michalowski, learning from Kru Nokweed, fighting throughout Thailand, navigating life as a foreign fighter, and even taking fights in unexpected places around the world. 

The conversation also explores:

•  Training and fighting in Thailand during the early 2010s 
•  Life at Lookprabat Gym and traditional Thai camp culture 
•  Muay Thai in California before the modern social media era 
•  Smoker fights and the amateur scene in the United States 
•  Training under legendary Thai coaches 
•  The realities of making a living as a fighter 
•  Building Warrior Family Muay Thai Gym in Austin, Texas 
•  Surviving the challenges of opening a gym during COVID 
•  Coaching, community, and developing students long-term 
•  The evolution of Muay Thai in America 

Alex's story is one of persistence, adaptability, and a lifelong commitment to Muay Thai. Whether you're a gym owner, coach, fighter, or student, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to build a life around the art of eight limbs. 

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