User blog comment:Darkcloud1111/Jaune Demoted to Least Favorite Character/@comment-98.28.178.133-20131004212927

The main reason Jaune is acting in this way is pride. He doesn't want to accept help because in his eyes that is the same as his friends bailing him out of a fight, its not really his own effort. As to Jaune not putting in time to get any better, that is debatable.

Because the episodes are so short we don't know if Jaune is putting in extra time training after class. He could be, he might be sleeping through class because he's up all night training, but the sad thing is that basic combat skills can't be acquired on your own. (Coming from someone who has fencing experience) You need a teacher to help you set a good foundation before you can start developing your own skills. And Jaune admits that he's never had any combat experience, so naturally it isnt surprising that Jaune isn't getting very far on his own. He needs to swallow his pride and ask for help if he wants to get to be the hero he dreams to be.

On a related note, I'm praying fervently that Ozpin decides to take Jaune under his wing and train him. I would LOVE to see the training sessions along with Ozpin's true skills.