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 I am starting a new training program. I am putting MMA style training into my program I will starting this this week. 

ooh, sounds interesting. could you define MMA training or post an
example of your workouts?
or should we assume that you are going
to be rolling around on a mat with a bunch of sweaty dudes and punching
them in the face? Lol

Alot of my training will include using the heavy bag, speed bag 

Will you do any training to improve your strength and power?
How about your technical skills do you have a coach or a training partner?

 
What is your purpose/goals for adding MMA training?

I want to get speed. I am looking into doing some MMA fighting.  Even at 42 I still can keep up with the young ones 

Yes id do want to gain Power and Strength, As for a coach/Training partner  I do not have one. I am looking for a training partner. I need someone to push me when needed. 

you are referring to boxing bags when you say speed and heavy bag right?

are you just looking to improve striking power and speed or overall power and speed that can translate to lifts?

you sparring or just doing bagwork?

sorry for all the questions, this just sounds really interesting

Did you join an MMA or boxing gym or were you already a member?

NO i didn’t join an MMA gym. I do all my training in my home gym. I would love to join an MMA gym to learn more. I do all the research at home online  

So what does your MMA training consist of…? I don’t understand how you can do this in your home with no coach, no heavy bags, and no equipment????

I do have a heavy bag at home. I am training myself for the moment until i can get a coach for this type of training. I have seen alot of training videos and on the ufc series where they had training show with the pros

The heavy bag is such an underused tool. Not only can it be used for striking but as well as practicing throws, takedowns, and ground n pound. Also make sure to use devices that really are sport specific to mma. Like it’s not just lifting weights, and hitting the bag! Purchase a medicine ball, ab roller, jump rope. It’ll all come together. :)

 
hey Kamikaze… How long have you been MMA training…???

I do have the  medicine ball, jump rope. Kamikaze have you been doing MMA training? If so any other pointers you could give me? I could use any help in this area. Thanks ahead of time   

  
hey Kamikaze… How long have you been MMA training…???[/QUOTE]
I wouldn’t say mma training. I did traing in bjj / catch for 1.5 yrs, and worked on my boxing for a year. I don’t consider myself an expert, but i hope my experiences can help. I’ve only had two ammy fights

 
IThe two aspects that were stressed to me the most was cardio and core strength. If you don’t have the “gas tank” to go a few rounds, all the techniques you learn are useless. A good core allows one to not only strike harder, absorb blows, and it makes you stronger during a grappling session.
One thing I’ve noticed about is that you kinda go back to basics in order to develop functional strength. Pullup/ Dip Bars, Kettle Bells, Elasic bands. Sledgehammers and tires (kinda ol school strong man stuff). I hope this helps.
I used the jump rope as a warm up for about 12 - 15 mins. Every 3 mins, change the direction you swing the jump rope, and for the last 6 mins, make sure to really push it. :)
You can do push up on the medicine ball (place hand on the ground, and one on the ball. Then switch hands every time you do a pushup) You can incorporate the ball into your situps. Also we practiced landing on the medicine ball against our bodies to simulate the feeling of a blow to the body as well. Does that help?

is your heavy bag one of those big ass boxing bags that hangs from the ceiling that you lay into?

If you are talking to me Spitz My bag is on a stand It is not  hanging from the ceiling. I have knocked it over stand and all from hitting it.