#98 BJJ Mat Heroes: Team mates that roll to the death, how to deal with it and stay safe.
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Do you fight to the death every roll? Got a team mate that goes 1000% but doesn't compete? If you have been on the wrong end of a training partner going super hard, it can be a bad time. In order to deal with a mat Hero you have to do your best to protect yourself.
Maybe your team mate is bigger, stronger and perhaps even a higher belt and came for war. Regardless of how you feel- tired, flat or too relaxed, you have to bring a better intention and change your expectation. JT & Joey explore this topic and give some key pointers on how to deal with and negotiate a team mate who has no chill.
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