73. 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Training Partner

In this episode of The Gi Spot, Kaz puts a microscope (and maybe a rear naked choke) on something most grapplers take for granted: their training partner.Whether you’re stuck with a spazzing white belt or blessed with a seasoned black belt, who you train with — and howyou engage them — shapes your progress. But are you actually making the most of those precious rolls and drills?This episode lays out 10 strategic, and sometimes uncomfortable, ways to turn every partner into an opportunity — without being manipulative, annoying, or dead weight. We cover everything from setting micro-goals during rolls to communicating boundaries, asking the right questions, and yes, how to stop just going through the motions.Whether you’re a seasoned shark or a fresh-out-the-packet blue belt, this one’s packed with real advice, gym wisdom, and the occasional jab at That Guy who only shows up for open mat and breaks your rib.