Every experienced member had a first session.

Part 7 - Every black belt was once a beginner.

Every experienced member had a first session.

And one of the biggest worries new people have is that they're going to hold everyone else back.

The truth?

It's usually the opposite.

Helping someone new learn a technique forces more experienced members to slow down, break things apart, and truly understand what they're doing. It's one of the best ways to improve your own skills.

You can drill with experienced training partners all day long, but helping someone take their first steps is something that simply can't be replicated.

In this clip, Gareth talks about why beginners aren't an inconvenience they're an essential part of what makes a great training environment.