hesitation....good or bad?

[MMAfighter]

so last class we did some well, not really randori, but similar, and i get this blue belt in an armbar, thing was i felt like i had it in, but i felt kinda bad too because he was a blue belt so i kinda softly let it go and he pulled out and pinned me. I'm not sure if i could have held it in anyways, but if i do get a higher ranked belt judoka in my club in a submission, should i submit them or should i just kinda be a little hesitant and let them out?

[Abbax8]

Feel free to apply the submission, but do so slowly so they have an opportunity to tap. Remember, the #1 rule in class is to not hurt your partner.

Peace

Dennis

[Musubi Dojo]

Like Dennis said, Safety first, never snap the technique on past the point where he can tap.

Now as to why you held back, it's because he's a higher rank and you didn't want to embarass him?

If that's the case you're not doing him or yourself any favors. Holding back gives him a false sense of security and stunts the growth of your own skills.

Cheers
c