
Let’s say you are at least a blue belt…
A person comes to class and it is their first day of sparring.
How do you roll with them?
Do you roll light?
READ: Is it wrong to smash the guys chin during a choke?
If they are aggressive do you try to smash them?
This happens a lot. I think some leeway and forgiveness should be given to a new person sparring.
Why?
Because the tools they come in with may be raw but it is also a good test and lesson for you.
I’m sure plenty of us have gotten a tad bit pissed when we get elbowed in the nose or mouth by a new person with little body control.
But we have to teach them somehow. Should you roll in a passive manner? Passive-aggressive? Tough love? Or something else?
How do you prefer to spar with newbies in Jiu Jitsu?
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I am a white belt myself I say let’s just have fun give me time I will learn that’s all I can say
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