Question I saw on Reddit (Ego or Lack of Knowledge)

Hey team — I came across a post on Reddit recently that sparked a really good conversation, and I wanted to bring it here to get your perspective. I already shared how I would personally handle it, but I’m genuinely curious how everyone in this group would approach the situation.

Scenario:

A training partner outweighs you by around 40 pounds and has previously injured you during rolls. You’re trying to train consistently, stay healthy, and keep improving — but you’re unsure how to decline rolling with this person without it becoming awkward, disrespectful, or escalating egos.

How would you handle this?

• What would you say (if anything)?

• Do you set boundaries directly or keep it simple and move on?

• Where’s the line between being a good training partner and protecting your body?

There’s no right or wrong answer here — just interested in hearing different perspectives and learning from each other. Let’s talk 👇

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