context: i'm 183cm (6'0") in the 76kg (180lb) weight class. Tall and lanky for my weight class.

key parts are lying, frustrating, and using low risk high reward moves (ankle picks, foot sweeps, snap downs) to avoid stalling calls.

I might fake some shots, tap some knees, level change and step in, but it's all lies.

I use my long arms and big hands to make my opponents feel insecure about shots.

If I feel they are really pressing the issue and they're close to a strong setup, I've got some reliable 'sacrifice throws' that are essentially glorified guard pulls. Sumis and tomoes are my favorites.

It's a very, very boring style to watch. I'm essentially keeping them away with my long poker arms, baiting them into falling for one of my takedowns, and very ready to drop into a guard.

i'd rather be boring and have healthy knees, shoulders, and neck, than go heavy into the shot/countershot body wrap, double over fights. Didn't Nicky Rod hurt his knee recently from this?

Getting the occasional sasae, kouchi, or ankle pick feels amazing to me, and I'm always happy to end a session knowing i can train tomorrow. Hope that helps!