Having good training partners

[Adonis]

One of the biggest things that helped me grow in the martial arts is having a good training partner. there are several types of partners but one pacifificaly I like is the "feed back" partner.

there are those that don't give you feed back. they catch you with a move but don't tell you how they set it up so you can work on that weaknesss. Now specifically for BJJ having a good training partner is key ingredient to getting better quicker. with a good partner offering feed back when moves are not quite working or there are holes in your game. OR where they catch you in a move and offer feed back back how they set it up. You learn how to deal with that and grow so next time you may not make that mistake. that type of partner is ideal IMO. because they help you grow which they are smart because it helps them grow. It helps them to either have to adjust and work on antoher move to get you with or find new ways to set up the old move to make it work.

So what type of training partners does every one else like?

[glockmeister]

So what type of training partners does every one else like?

The type that send me to work with a black eye. lol

Seriously though, I know what you mean. The hardest type of partner to find though for me has been a motivated partner. back in the 90's one of my boxing coaches and me were also very good friends and we would get together on the weekends in the park and do some sparring. But for the most part, I have found a good sparring partner to be alot like finding a good weightlifting partner..hard to find. Mainly it is motivation. When it comes to training or weightlifting, I need soemone who is motivated. All too often you run into people who are the I dont feel well, I am tired, I can't make it today partners

[ivette_green]

Yes, I definatly like the "feed back" partner. I also like the "better than me" partner. Training with a higher belt I find very helpful, frustrating for them, but good for me.

[parkerlineage]

The one better than me is always good. One who is polite, respectful, yet not afraid to point out things I'm doing wrong, and help me fix them. I also like somebody who's willing to throw a punch, and take one. A positive outlook and sense of fun is always good, too.

Peace;

Parkerlineage

[Sam]

I like someone who trains hard... not too worried about feedback etc, my main criteria is that they work really hard, encouraging each other etc.