Active Zone: 3 Common Kickboxing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Our Active Kickboxing client performing a roundhouse kick on the round shields.

How small tweaks can make a big difference in your form and confidence.
Kickboxing is more than just throwing punches and kicks; it's about doing it right with the proper form, coordination and control.

Whether you're new or advanced, it's easy to fall into bad habits.

Here are 3 of the most common technique mistakes we see in class, and how to fix them!

1. Not Extending Your Punches!

The Mistake:
Many beginners throw punches with just their arms, keeping their shoulders still. This results in shorter punch that may feel weak and disconnected from the body.

Why It Matters:
Power in a punch doesn't come just from the arm; it comes from your whole body. Without shoulder rotation, you're losing speed and reach!

The Fix:
Engage your shoulder and rotate it with each punch; think of your shoulder as a lever. When it rotates, your punch extends naturally and lands with more accuracy. Imagine reaching slightly forward into your punch, keeping your other hand up.

2. Not Pivoting the Foot

The Mistake:
Throwing a strong cross or roundhouse kick with your feet locked in place.

Why It Matters:
Your hips can't rotate unless your feet allow them to. Without pivoting, you lose the range of motion and put unnecessary pressure on your knees. Risking injury.

The Fix:
Learn how to pivot on your foot with your techniques! For a cross, your right foot should twist slightly outward as your hips and shoulder rotate into the punch. As for a roundhouse kick, your front foot should pivot to open your hips so your kicking leg can swing fluidly!

3. Elbows Out!

The Mistake:
Throwing punches with the elbows flaring out to the side instead of keeping them tucked in.

Why it Matters:
Wide elbows make your punches slower and less accurate. It also increases the risk of shoulder strain and throws off your form completely!

The Fix:
Keep your elbows tucked in and close to your body; your arm should move in a straight line from your guard to the target. Think about your punch travelling straight if you want it direct and efficient.

In Conclusion:
Kickboxing is a skill, and like any skill it's all about the minor details. At Active Zone, we don't just focus on fitness, but we help you build real techniques so you move stronger and smarter with every session.

Small adjustments like these can make a big difference. Ready to sharpen your form?

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