In any area of life, having great partners is the key for improving. In fighting, they hold you accountable and filter out nonsense you think might work in a fight, but don’t the moment the combatant fights back. They offer resistance and challenge you in ways that punching mitts or kicking bags will never do. They provoke adrenaline, they demonstrate unpredictable movements, they draw out raw emotions, they support you in defeat, and they celebrate you in success. If your training routine doesn