Spring is a good time to clean up technique that has gotten a little sloppy over the winter. Most bad habits aren’t dramatic—they’re small things that add up: posture, hand position, footwork, or how you finish a movement.
In BJJ
Common issues include collapsing your posture under pressure, reaching instead of framing, and trying to muscle techniques that should work with leverage. Slow down your drilling for a few weeks and focus on the details your coach has been pointing out. Film a round or two if you can—watching yourself usually reveals the same problems your training partners already see.
In Muay Thai
Watch for dropping your hands after combinations, standing too square, and kicking with your hips turned the wrong way. Shadowboxing with intention (not just going through the motions) and asking for feedback on the pads will clean most of these up quickly.
How to Fix Them
Pick one or two habits per month. Tell your coach what you’re working on so they can give you specific cues. Drill the corrected version more than the old version, even if it feels slower at first. Most people notice a difference within a few weeks of focused attention.
Technique cleaning is less exciting than learning new moves, but it’s what separates people who improve steadily from those who plateau. Use the spring to tighten the basics and the rest of the year gets easier.