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Step 1
Begin any new kickboxing technique in the 4 point stance. Stand with your feet shoulder length apart and your arms bent. Your fists should be up at chin level, ready to defend yourself. Always lead with your dominant side, for example, if you are right handed, your right hand and right foot should be slightly forward.
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Step 2
Throw your jabs with your dominant hand, extending your arm and rotating your wrist so that your punch lands with your fist in a horizontal position. That is, when you land your punch your thumb should be facing your body, not up.
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Step 3
Jab out quickly and pull back. Remember that you should not pull back before swinging your punch, and in this case you should not be thinking about a long follow through. Strong jab technique is a short, fast and powerful strike. Overextending your arm can cause damage to the cartilage in your elbow, so jab, strike and pullback.
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Step 4
Push with your entire body as your throw the jab, bringing the force of your punch up from your legs. Swing slightly in the shoulders, but allow your legs to be the driving force behind your punch. Remember not to hold your breath as you swing your punch. As your jab pushes forward, you should hear the air being forcefully expelled from your lungs.
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Step 5
Practice your kickboxing technique slowly until you perfect your jab, as poor body position and punching technique can cause wrist, elbow or shoulder injury.
