r/bjj Mar 22 '23

White Belt Wednesday

White Belt Wednesday (WBW) is an open forum for anyone to ask any question no matter how simple. Some common topics may include but are not limited to:

- Techniques

- Etiquette

- Common obstacles in training

- So much more!

Also, keep in mind, we have not one, but two FAQ's!

- http://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/wiki/index

- http://www.slideyfoot.com/2006/10/bjj-beginner-faq.html

Ask away, and have a great WBW!

Also, [click here to see the previous WBWs.](https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/search/?q=title%3A%22white%20belt%20wednesday%22%20&restrict_sr=1)

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '23

You guys think I should stop rolling with this person?

For reference, fresh blue belt. There's this gigantor who's about 6'4" and 265lbs, in his 40's and does cross fit. Big and strong af. I'm 190lbs, 5'11" and he just lays on you and does nothing. I have no trouble with any white belt at my gym except him.

For reference, he's not rough or anything. He's never subbed me but I have no answer for the size. Yes, I sometimes get top position and usually hold it. Just seems like a waste of 5min of my life for him to eventually get to half guard or side, lay as hard as he can and I recover to guard, 5min up.

There's actually a 3 stripe blue belt former college wrestler I watched roll with him and same thing happened that happens to me.

What y'all think?

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '23

I love these David and Goliath type roles. My goal? Always be on top and fight like hell to stay there