First time leading class

Hey everyone,

I’m about to lead my first kickboxing class as a coach and wanted to get some advice from people who’ve been there.

I’m in my early 20s and I’ve been training at my club for a couple of years, so I know the environment and people pretty well. Right now the club only has one class type (mostly beginners), but I’m planning to mix things up a bit — for the more experienced folks, I might suggest small variations during the class, like adding high kicks or tiny combo tweaks while the beginners stick to the basics.

My rough plan so far:

• Warm-up / light active stretching • Pad work in pairs • Cool down / static stretching 

I’d love tips on:

• Things you wish you knew before your first class • Common mistakes new coaches make • How to keep it fun but still focus on technique • Anything you’d tell your younger self starting out 

Really appreciate any advice, stories, or things not to do. Thanks! 🙏