Yes absolutely! Kickboxing is safe for women and even recommended to help you achieve your fitness goals!

When we were growing up, some of us may have never had the opportunity to choose our own sporting endeavour. Those decisions rested on our parents, and we trusted them fully. Now, as an adult with the freedom to make our own decisions, some of us choose stay the path, while others adventure into something new. 

This decision to adventure into something new may come to you at 20-years old or even at 50-years old. Naturally the older we are, the more we worry about safety because the risk of injury increases ever so slightly with each round we take around the sun. And so we wonder, 'How Safe Is Kickboxing for Women?'

1) Fitness Kickboxing Is Perfectly Safe

When we think of Kickboxing, we think about 2 people standing in the right, fighting to the death. This is what is known as - Combative Kickboxing, where the emphasis is to win an opponent in a competition, tournament or a bout.

Another form of Kickboxing we would like to imagine, is Fitness Kickboxing, or Kickboxing Fitness. There are many types of Fitness Kickboxing ranging from LesMiles Body Combat to old school Billy Blanks Tae Bo workouts that has inspired the modern Cardio Kickboxing aerobic workouts.

Fitness Kickboxing also includes Non-combative Kickboxing training where you punch and kick on shields, bags and targets. This is the kickboxing training Active Zone specialises in, catering to women only.  Our flagship Active Kickboxing Fitness offers all the kickboxing with none of the fighting, making it the perfect workout.

2) Lower Risk of Injury in Kickboxing Fitness Training

The element of surprise when fighting an opponent contributes greatly to injury risks. With the fighting component removed, the risk of injury is reduced greatly. The classic phrase "bags don't hit back" is on our side for this one.

However, low injury risk doesn't mean no injury risk. The caveat is that you still have to execute the techniques with proper techniques and proper form.

3) Pregnant Mothers Can Do It Too

Women like Chontel Duncan and Australian athlete Caley Reece push the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to training. Both women advocate to 'keep doing what you love', because there's always a way. Being pregnant doesn't mean they should stop exercise and stop hitting pads.

This doesn't mean that you should jump into Kickboxing while you are pregnant. One of the key criterion to continue Kickboxing when you are pregnant is IF you have been active for the period BEFORE pregnancy. This means that you should have been exercising regularly prior and can therefore continue. Please consult your doctor for the appropriate medical advice.

4) Equipment Provides Safety

You'll gear up with boxing gloves so you don't punch barehanded on the bags or targets. Boxing gloves are created with dense, multi-layered foam and padding that is shock absorbent. This means every time you punch, your knuckles don't take the full impact of the punch.

Through kickboxing with equipment, whether you're wearing the boxing gloves or kicking a target, it makes the workout much more fun while adding a layer of safety. You worry less about hurting yourself and more on enjoying the class.

If you're unsure about starting kickboxing, reach out to us and we'll be happy to guide you!

At Active Zone, our women-only kickboxing environment provides a safe space for you to exercise and enjoy kickboxing in a safe and non-intimidating environment.