12. Jones Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Game Strategy
Let me guess your question… What the heck does this mean? Nick Rodriguez is a perfect example of an “active control.”
This is due to his preference for maintaining a high level of awareness. Otherwise, he constantly adds pressure to your chest or other areas of your body, disabling you from escaping the position.
On the other hand, fighters who stay on their knees and stall or shrimp and explode to switch BJJ positions are the experts of “passive control.” Thanks to their skill sets, they don’t press too much, but you’re having difficulty escaping.
Check out the videos of Craig Jones dominating his opponents. What is he doing?
Well, he mostly stays on his knees, works off the top, tries to fish for a submission finish, or earns points via control or dominant position.
However, he does everything way differently than, for example, Nick Rodriguez, who comes from a Greco-Roman wrestling background.
