# What if I accidentally hurt my training partner?

Stop immediately and check on them. Apologize sincerely. Accidents happen in BJJ - what matters is how you respond. If it was due to recklessness, adjust your approach. If it was truly accidental, do not beat yourself up but learn from it.

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**Tags:** rolling, etiquette, injury

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