Dr._Tzun_Tzu
It's pretty beat up, but it is a complete copy....

hey do you feel vertical punches are better done at a longer range while horizontal punches are better done really close at point blank? Cause that what I'm thinking.

nice avatar xD

Si-hing, Hello. This is Mike in Gilbert, AZ. we emailed a while back. Hopefully one day we can meet at a EBMAS seminar. HOw is everything going? Good here. I was wondering if you met anyone on here to train with or spar with? ALso have you gone to any of the throwdowns? If so how did it go? Ok I should get back to work. talk to you later....

Sorry man. I am just figuring out this user control panel. First off I want to agree with you that it is not your job to develop your MA. I will go so far as to say that you will know what works for you and what doesn't so you are developing your MA in a fashion.
Second off let me define pressure testing. I think pressure testing is when you use your repertoire in a alive manner.
As to how often, well that happens anytime that you spar, practice, or fight in a alive manner.
You will quickly find out what moves will work and what moves will not. You will also find your style of fighting as well.
As to how you pressure test mortal combat. Well isn't that full contact sparring? I think that is as close to real life fighting as you can get. It may not reflect accurately but the intensity and will feeling will be very close.