As an instructor, I feel it's my duty as instructor to roll with every student regardless of skill, size, or strength. I've found myself at time rolling with guys that are pushing 260 - 280. I've heard of individuals and instructors a like not wanting to roll with individuals much larger than them. I like competing in open weight classes and I find that it helps my game a lot. It opens my eyes to different sized games. It forces me to develop certain aspects of my game that I wouldn't normally work on. I find it better for me and for my students. What's your take?
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- Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu/CTA
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Do you roll with partners of all shapes and sizes?
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- Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu/CTA
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I walk at around 170. I've competed against guys like Bruno Bastos and Rodrigo Cavaca. These are big boys! They are in the heaviest weight class you can be in.
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- RMNU
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I'm not a small guy (6 2", 195) but when I go with a dude 250+ all I'm thinking about is not getting hurt.
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- KCBJJ
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I used to roll against anybody without hesitation. But holding rubber guard on 200+ guys (I'm 155) as they stacked me has wrecked my lower back. Now I have to be more careful. I have to pace myself and space out when I allow myself to roll against heavyweights so I have ample time to heal between open weight sessions.
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- 10th Planet JJ Phoenix
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- Mesa, AZ
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- 10th
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I rolled against a guy that was 6foot8 around 280 and pulled half guard and just stalled for the whole round. Couldn't do shit dude was to strong.
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- Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy
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- Charlotte, NC
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I roll with my big dudes a good bit. I'm only 160lbs and have guys pushing 260lbs. I usually limit just 1 maybe 2 rolls with them when there that big. Otherwise there will be no more Jon.
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- Gracie Barra St. Peters/10th Planet Ronin
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- St. Louis
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Im 160 and roll with guys from 125 to 300
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- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Montreal
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- Montreal
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I roll with everyone. But I'm always a bit nervous with the heavyweights. I worry about them rolling on my bad knee.
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- 10th planet charlotte
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but you still submit us,,why you complaining..lol
Originally Posted by Jon Helton
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