Episode notes
Welcome back to Social BJJ with your host, Dave! In this episode, Dave dives into the hot topic of whether upper belts should take it easy on lower belts during training. Should upper belts let lower belts win to build confidence, or does it create false confidence? Dave shares his personal experience and perspective as both a former lower belt and now an upper belt.
Key Points Discussed:
- The Lower Belt Perspective: When Dave was a white belt, he didn't want upper belts to completely crush him, but he also didn’t want them to take it too easy. A balanced approach made the training productive and challenging.
- The Role of Upper Belts: Upper belts have a duty to humble and teach lower belts. By showing the gap in skill levels, they inspire lower belts to work harder ...