Respect The People You Train With

It should go without saying but it really is important to respect the people you train with. They should be more than a test dummy for you. A good partner can really help you improve your technique even if they are of a lower rank than yourself. They know if a technique is working or not and in this game its all about finding all of the minor details that keep you from success. Respecting the people you train with is also about keeping your gi clean and cuts properly protected. No one wants to roll with the smelly guy or get blood all over there gi. Its all common sense but sometimes neglected.