Hi Yahoo Answers Community,

I had a question I needed a clarification on, I wanted to learn some basic combat skills such as throwing a jab, upper cut and to condition my body to that of a fighter or an athlete. But I lack the necessary equipment such as a punching bag or a dummy, martial arts gloves and various other needed equipment.

All I have is a small home gym that contains:

- A wooden floor

- Set of Dumb Bells (Maximum of 60 Pounds)

- Lat Pull Down Machine

- Tread Mill

- Stationary Bike

- Ab Crunch Machine

- Squat Machine

- Glass Walls

But all these equipment seem merely for fitness purposes rather than anything related to that of Martial Arts. I can download a DVD anytime I want to but is there any way I can work on my punches without joining any club or trainer though I know they are always better than doing it solo.

Any help would be appreciated.