Sparring is the most important part of training, but I disagree about sparring right away. I'd train hard for at least a few months(preferably 6) before sparring full out(for boxing and kickboxing anyway). If you don't know any techniques, whats the point in trying to make them practical. You could do sparring scenarios for each technique(ie feeding certain strikes and then properly defending). But on the other hand after two months, if your using the techniques you've learned, and sparring with someone else of equal skill, then I'd say go for it. As far as the technique working in the street, any training is good, but I'd only attempt to use ones that compliment your natural abilities.
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