Back when I could afford my gym (stupid recession), we used to spend 20 minutes every other week just on clinches and neck work. It was tough - some guy cranking on you neck - and my entire back would be sore for days. But I knew that soreness was totally worth it. Plus it taught me to keep my head up. And getting clocked during sparring sessions made me keep my head moving.

Most any live drill with a combative partner will trump any weight routine exercise. You not only get the resitance but you get the reaction as well. Just because you can light up a heavy bag with a wonderful 18 shot combo doesn't mean you can land a single jab on a guy who who knows how to move and fight. Go live as often as possible with as many people as possible.

I couldn't agree more about live training. Your comments are always helpful Tabwyo. Any thoughts on continuing my training solo, until I can get back to the gym?

In a fight with two evenly skilled opponents the deciding factor is most often conditioning. And most guys will readilly admit that their conditioning training is what is lacking. You can have every tool in the book. But if you don't have the endurance to use them then it's worthless. Check out trainingforwarriors.com. Martin is the conditioning coach for the IFL Pitbulls. He has a few clips on youtube and he's in his forum alot answering questions. 99% of his exercises can be done alone. But you'd be very well served in finding a person who at lest wants to get in good shape, if not fight, to join you. It's just way to easy to slack off and not give 110% when you are doing it by yourself.

Yes! Martin Rooney is the man, I have his training for warriors book and it has help me understand nutrition and stretching alot better. His clips on youtube are awesome aswell, try some of the challenges he and his guys have posted...tip: they make it look easier than it is...

Thanks, I appreciate that.