diff --git a/engine/src/jbullet/com/jme3/bullet/control/RagdollControl.java b/engine/src/jbullet/com/jme3/bullet/control/RagdollControl.java
index 629bfb488..832111674 100644
--- a/engine/src/jbullet/com/jme3/bullet/control/RagdollControl.java
+++ b/engine/src/jbullet/com/jme3/bullet/control/RagdollControl.java
@@ -530,6 +530,7 @@ public class RagdollControl implements PhysicsControl, PhysicsCollisionListener
         this.control = control;
         for (PhysicsBoneLink link : boneLinks.values()) {
             link.bone.setUserControl(control);
+            link.rigidBody.setKinematic(!control);
         }
 
     }