Just signed up for BJJ classes. I've never done anything like this in my life. I did a trial class on Monday and the close contact freaked me out a bit, but there was also something thrilling about learning to throw a 275lb guy over with my hips.
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I was going through /r/bjj and found their beginner's FAQ and is says this about rolling with women. This advice seems to be ideologically motivated, (women are equal to men therefore...) can anyone with experience weigh in?pic.twitter.com/p0RPuV9LbC
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Replying to @ur_immeasurable
It isn't ideologically motivated. It's purely practical. Enjoy. good luck. And don't 'spaz out'.
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I'm 6" ft 205lbs, so I don't imagine I'll be matched up with many women, right?
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Depends on the gym really. All three BJJ gyms I've trained at, nearly everyone trained with nearly everyone. I'm more strict with who I roll with than most people, for injury prevention. If you don't want to get choked out by a woman half your size, you can politely decline
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in my experience the two main groups of people who are more careful about who they spar with are 1) experienced people who know better than to roll with white belts (especially big white belts), and 2) smaller people who want to reduce injury risk. Never seen gender be a factor.
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