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There is nothing inherently bad with the back brake, avoiding it simply means you're underutilising a potential means of stopping power.
I always use my rear brake in slow speed manoeuvres as we are taught, this also reduces fork dive and gives the bike a tendency to stand up which is desirable in slow speed.
Once you learn how to use the rear brake effectively with the front brake it'll become second nature, and you'll avoid what happened to Sean.
It's important to note that rear braking will act in tandem with engine braking, this can cause you to lock up the rear wheel.
Practise emergency braking with the front brake adding a little back brake till you skid a little and adjust from there to find your balance.
My preference in emergency braking, front brake on as much as I can and apply rear brake a little till I hear the engine rpm drop at which I pull in the clutch while balancing the loss in engine braking with added rear braking till I have come to a complete stop.
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