This is probably the single most useful motorcycling advice video I have ever seen and it has saved me from a serious accident very recently.A truck pulled across in front of me on a Crossroads, every road was clear but he decided to break and stop in front of me , I was doing approximately 120km per hour and had to break within 40 meters l would say and thank Christ I had watched this video and practiced it, because engine braking downshifting I managed to stop and avoid hitting him so thank you thank you thank you.
Gave up riding a few years ago as I lost confidence. Watching you on your bikes has inspired me to get back on the saddle. The way you do U turns on your BMW is inspirational. Thank you.
If you practice and master these skills, your probability of survival and a long, less fearful life of motorcycling is greatly enhanced. I find these skills essential to enjoying my riding.
I use this technique everyday. I’m always thinking about what you’ve taught me about the progressive braking and also during curves. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
So if I’m going around a corner and in the middle of the corner I have to stop suddenly whiling leaning. Do I break at the same time while reducing lean angle ? What’s the “ step by step” motion ?
Your videos frequently remind me how lucky I was to learn on dirt bikes as a kid. (55 years ago) We would challenge each other to do things like fast stops and speed swerves, obstacle courses etc... Yes we crashed a lot, but kids bounce better on dirt than adults on the road. I know most of your viewers are street riders and may not have access to Dirt or ADV bikes but off road is a great (and safer) way to explore the limits of riders and machines. Keep up the good work, your videos will go a long way to keep people riding for a lifetime.
I agree 100 percent, everyone should first learn how to ride a dirt bike Wyle young ,I've done many emergency stops without hitting something without even thinking about it ,just reacting to the situation, maybe because the awareness and experience
You must have saved so many lives with this tutorial! You explained it perfectly without the need to demo the techniques on a bike. Glad I found your channel (well TH-cam did).
The other day I was in my favourite twisty road and I found myself not trying to go fast but progressively brake quickly on bends until I'm comfortable coming to a stop anywhere. It was very challenging but extremely rewarding at the same time. Thank you #MotoJitsu for your generosity.
Great timing.. back to riding recently after thirty years. I was out in Brecon Beacons national park riding today and spent a good 20 minutes on quiet lanes practising your technique. I have never had to break really hard yet when riding. Behold thirty minutes later on a one and a half car width road, an idiot in a BMW coming in opposite direction suddenly decided to swerve completely over to me side of the road thirty feet in front of me to avoid a small pothole. My emergency braking worked fantastic leaving me able to give him the finger! THANK YOU I will practice this every time I ride 😀👍
I just got my first bike earlier this week and my biggest fear was developing bad habits right away. these videos have taken that fear and thrown it out the window entirely. I am anything but skilled but now I feel confident in the skills I am developing everyday and soon I’ll be ready to go out and take on the roads with no fear at all. Thank you
Had my first emergency stop today, a bicycle pulled out in front of me about 2 car lengths away. I just naturally came to a aggressive stop. I didnt hear or feel the ABS engage at 40mph. I did not trail off the rear however, I was happy i kept control of the bike, and came to a clean stop with a car length of space to spare ! Thanks for your help and knowledge!
Hey Greg - from another (much older) Greg!! Most Aussies would say you're over the top, but for this, over the top is perfect!! You are spot on - I suspect every video of yours saves at least 1 life..... Keep saving lives, mate!! You are totally on the money!
I love your videos, I ride a 1986 goldwing interstate. I’m 51 and a grandpa, so it’s cool I’m on a goldwing. My rear and front are integrated with foot pedal, then of course hand lever is front only. I initiate brakes both controls and taper off rear while downshifting so I’m in first when I stop. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your service as well. My son is also a Marine.
Thank you, bro. I'm so blessed that before I purchased my motorcycle I've been watching and studying your video lessons as preparation. Now, your lessons are subconsciously imprinted in me. But still, I always return to learn more from you. You've saved my life many times, and I am forever greatful to you.
Got my licence nearly 40 years ago, drove for years here in Germany and 1000 miles each in Bali and Sri Lanka in crazy left side traffic, and got back last year on a cruiser after many years walking and 5 years on a Vespa. Watching yours and DDFM Videos I learn so many things I have never heared of, its crazy. Maybe 30% of what you say I was able to figure out myself, e.g transferring countersteering from mountainbike, but so much stuff is completely new. So now I just got to get off my ass and practise. Thanks a bundle, keep it up and safe driving everyone.
you always amaze me by keeping talking without a cut for so long about sophisticated stuff and not repeating anything or becoming too obscure. as a side note, i now learned why i skid even when i stop at desired distance. thanks a lot for being so helpful
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of the Total Control book! I talked about it to my bike mechanic (ex track racer) and he went away for a minute, came back and handed to book to me. 'Take your time with it' he said 'to important to rush...' 😃 So thanks Greg.
Started last august. I am still practicing. I know I can’t brake in high speeds yet. I’m ok with that. It will come in time. I am riding for the experience. I am not rushing the journey. Thank you for what you do.
I learned a lot from you man. Passed all my test first try, but obviously I practiced a lot again and again. Now have a brand new Honda CB650R 2022 and I love it and getting into motorbike riding more and more. Thank you.
What I actually hear when I watch your videos is Bill Lumbergh from office space: "Hello viewer, what's happening? Ummm, I'm gonna need you to go ahead and practice braking tomorrow. So if you could practice braking that would be great, mmmk... Oh oh! and I almost forgot ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday too, to practice some more braking, kay...?" Love your videos, thanks for the excellent and calm delivery.
Found this channel not long ago,and more i watch it - more i realise,that all i’ve learned in my 8-9 years of riding( back in 90s that is,got back in a saddle just last spring,almost 30 years later) is how to properly shift gears.
This technique applies to life in general. It is 100% physics. Knee jerk reactions are about fear. To overcome use measured control. It takes practice to build skill. Repetition builds muscle memory just like im Martial Arts. Great video. Off to the Walmart or Costco parkinglot. I pass by there each day twice. Thank you.
Thanks your video is a lot helpful i am a new biker just this July 2022... now i will practice front braking simultaneous with rear brakes... again thanks here from the Philippines.
I saw all your videos two years ago before I got my 01 R6.. I've only face death once when a car cute off everything was going so fast but in my head it was so slow.. thanks to your videos and to you I'm still alive..
Had a course today where we did an emergency brake at the speed we dared to do it at. Did it at 90 mp/h. Amazing to feel and hear the front tyre skidding and know your ABS is capable to handle this safely
You should practice this without engaging ABS...we did this with bikes without ABS. It was dangerous but learning the limits and training is what keeps you safe. People are still taking all this to easy today with all these electrical asistance. On wet surface ok...but on dry stoping without Abs engage should be primary to learn.
hands down the best youtube motorcycle channel. super underrated and by far the most valuable and real world information. All too often, just like car drivers, they assume their learning is done and their ego tells them they are experts or at least good enough where they no longer need to learn. You should honestly open up a riding school.
I am from India and your are my idol because of your teachings i have improved my riding and still learning a lot from you. If riding was a subject in academics you would be the best professor. Thank You and Lots of Love for u❤️
SenSei My buddy and I always try to out do each other with your 20mph 20ft drill. Best practice ever. We have increased the speed now to 40mph and can still stop close to the 20ft mark. Most times we are over the mark by 5ft. The idea is how fast can you go slow. Great video Sir! 🙌👏👏👏👊👍🤙🤘🤞✌👌🖖✋😊
I learned from experience that every rider have different stopping time, because the weight of the rider and what bike he/she is using is a great factor. So practice would greatly help.
Mostly due to lack of braking technique not bike or rider. This is from teaching students how to stop quickly and watching them improve or not based on their level of understanding and technique, no matter what bike they rode in to the course. In the Intermediate Riding Clinic, you bring your own bike and stopping quickly is exercise 2
I'm glad you shared the clutch selection to down shift while easing off on rear brake and slowly applying front brake ...I always use clutch when slowing and thought maybe I wasn't supposed as I drive a semi and constant use clutch to downshift quickly while applying appropriate amount of braking as my Corona beer loads are 45k pounds plus weight of semi 80k gross
I agree 100%. Keep in mind some motorcycles such as my 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS café Per the owners manual, ABS will not engage at speeds below 7 mph. Your bike may very well be different so check your owners manual. I just thought it was worth mentioning so that you were aware at really low speeds your ABS is not active. At really low speeds is where you sometimes find yourself in trouble with things like oil or sand so I thought it was worth pointing out.
Great, great advice, and very clearly described. As you were talking about steadily increasing the front brake pressure, squeezing the lever, and increasing then easing off on the rear brake, I was reminded forcefully of my last bike accident (of a total of three) when I did exactly what you've said shouldn't be done: grab the front brake and stomp on the rear. It looked like I was going to stop in time behind the car which had stopped so suddenly ahead of me, but just when I thought I was going to make it, my front wheel shot out sideways to the left, the rear had started to skid, and I was thrown out into the centre of the road towards oncoming traffic. The bike slid about 20 feet and went under the car's tow hitch, totally mashed up the front. It had been raining so the tarmac was very wet, and I had all terrain tyres on, but watching this tells me it was my reaction which was wrong. Not enough practice, plus bad habits in the first place, equals loss of control...and hitting the local county court bailiff's car.
That's a beautifully clear lesson on proper braking. One point I'm not sure you covered. I may have missed it, and my apologies if I did. Always straighten up the bike steering and yourself with it when stopping fast or slow. Not doing this will usually result in a bad outcome.
love your content man. just took the msf last week and I want to make sure i'm practicing good techniques. I grabbed the app, now i just need a bike and gear.
You can’t imagine how helpful is the info you provide to us. And me - I’m a very beginner and watching and practicing everything I learned from you and I’m seeing that it WORKS! Thanks for the great content! Subscribed on the first watched video!
Hahahaah! I had that "Mess with the Best" banner way back in the 70's and still going strong. BTW, thanks for all the instructions you're giving out. Semper Fi!
You have a lot of really good information in this video about how brakes work and how the transfer of weight of the motorcycle affects them, and also your point about just getting out and practicing is way better than them sitting here listening to you explain this because it's probably just scaring people who don't realize that it's not that much and it becomes second nature to learn how to use your front and rear brake and your clutch and throttle all in unison.
One of your videos saved my life,🙏.It was about how to go around twisties(what NOT TO DO!) I just got a silverwing maxiscooter about 10 years after my last ride on a bike,took it out for a spin, got into a corner,and got the brown pants😱.I just kept acceleratimg trough the corner and i just saw myself closer and closer to the edge of the road,and then i remembered you saying, steady on a corner,do not accelerate,that will cause the bike to go straight,so i let off the gas and wow! Here i am lesson learned no harm done. Keep it up your knowledge is needed in the world! And by the way,thank you!
Very interesting. Thank you. I’ve always used these technics instinctively : Not thinking about “stop as fast as I can” but “decrease my speed to zero as fast as I can” in case of emergency. ✌️from France… 😊
You are explaining so perfect! 🙏 I’m 55 years and took my licens for heavy motorbike in April 22 and I’m so happy❤️ For me, everything is a matter of planing how I drive, always try to preparerad what can happened in front off me with good thinking! I wish I could have the black belt, but that I think I will never had! 😪 Me and my girlfriend loves to go with the motorbike and doing our best in a safety way!
20mph = 32,18 kmh. And holy crap it IS a lot of information for a beginner. So i have to watch this a few times. And i will remeber it when i have my driving licence and a bike. A fat "thank you" and subscription is coming up.
when i started out learning and when the instructor had taken us into the test area before the real test on the day as a guide to what we were going to expect on the day , we had to practice the emergency stop i would do the technic you are passing on in the video. i would break and down shift to bring the bike to a stop. the instructor asked me why I was down shifting while doing the stop and i just said it came natural for me to do it, he didn't say i was doing anything wrong but i think he was surprised that i was doing it. i have always been around bikes when i was younger but didn't pass my test until i was 50, 55 now.. there was a huge gap in between then of not riding but engine braking i know about from cars and it just came natural thing for me to take over to bikes. great video mate, i have watched a lot of your videos and have taken the advice you put out there helping us all to be safer and learn about our bikes and the riding of them. cheers again very helpful. be safe 👍
Glad I found your channel. I think I’m a decent rider. But you have me going out and practicing things I never did. Your teaching is impressive. Thank you.
this is golden advice along with many of your other vids. I've not been properly using the clutch, now I need to go practice, thank you for explaining so clearly 🙏
Again, I am in my sixties and STILL rock on a drum set!! I have a custom pearl... Too cool!! I have always liked front and back brakes... Just be careful when trail braking of not too much front brake on tight curves... Well curves in general... Some instructors say trail braking is for more advanced skill riders, But I think it is important to understand, use, practice and apply all of those braking skills!! Thanx again man!!!
I haven’t gotten/rode a motorcycle yet but I sure am glad I already have experience with a manual gearbox, I can definitely see engine braking being very effective. I’m so hyped to get riding!
Hey, dont get too hyped.... Njoy the practice, and get good at the basics, and remember, don't get too cocky about how good you might think you are.... Njoy every ride👍🙂
@@colinm1325 definitely going to take it easy, even though I’m hyped I’m still nervous haha and safety is super important to me; I appreciate you looking out for me/ newbie riders
I have to say that I use to brake with the help of the engine and I don't even have to think about it, it's just like watching your videos and getting all this information, I'm always trying to figure out what could be better to do at that moment. I'm glad to say that my riding has really improved and your work is probably the main reason. So, thank you Greg 🙏🏽🇲🇽
New rider(never been in a motorcycle) and I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the videos (most I watch 2-3times) - I feel confident in riding even though I’ll be buying my first bike on Friday (09/22/23) (Honda Grom Clone 125cc) I’m excited to purchase the app and study it to be a safe and knowledgable driver! Thanks for all the notes and help!
I just finished the MSF course last week and sure enough, the instructor told us to never use the front brake during a turn. I think they over simplify it for beginners, but the better thing to do would be to have us practice what you taught in this video.
Hi Greg, your advice on the front brake saved my life the other day on the highway. I’m in the left lane and the car ahead of me signals and moves over. I gun it to go pass them and move over as well because there’s a lot of room and no reason to stay in the left lane. Unfortunately as soon as I committed to doing that (admittedly I did this too swiftly. I should’ve been more careful), a bus in the slow lane occupied the middle as well. They were going 50, I was probably going 80. I’m a beginner so I did not have the experience to quickly swerve, leaving my only option to commit to the front brake. I did not panic and I slowly squeezed until I slowed the bike down and did not become a casualty. Thank you for the valuable lessons over so many videos. I’m a huge fan.
A good way to explain what happens in a front skid is the friction between the brake pads and the brake discs builds up faster than the friction between the rubber of the front tire and the road surface. You've gotten me to shut up and practice over the years and it has come in handy a few times. Thanks!
Hello bud from South Africa 🇿🇦. Thank you so much for all your videos.... You are unconsciously Saving lives everyday. Your content is amazing and I try and keep your advice on motorcycling every time I swing my leg over. God bless and keep you safe friend.
One of the best quotes I came across today and wanted to share with you: “I don’t want to shock the chassis I don’t wanna surprise the tires”. Thinking about this in the context of trail breaking
Thank you very much I found out a lot of information that at school I did not receive completely only back braking and combined with the face with two fingers!
A looong time ago I was just ridiculously lucky and stupid. I had bikes and its amazing how I rode and survived not knowing any of these (or others you teach) techniques or practicing any of them. I am about to start riding again after going through my new old bike and upgrading all its systems but I assure you I will spend lots of time in parking lots PRACTICING all you have taught me. Batshit crazy I never did it before. Thank you for all you do, sir.
Incredible clear and useful information, it al makes sense, I will take training next year to get my license and to buy my first bike, but I have already a lot, looking forward to practice, many thanks 👌👏👍
I’m going to definitely save this video for later and go practice my braking today. I am really enjoying my new toy. I live in an alleyway with a lot of church parking lots around me. The other day I had a group of Girl Scouts watching me practice in the parking lot. It was like a my own cheering team. lol
Badass Video. Downshifting during the braking channels some of the energy into the engine instead of all the energy going into the front tire which might cause a skid. It also allows the rear tire to contribute more to the stop.
Thanks so much for this video. I started riding on the track last year and have only been street riding a little over a month. I've been working on trail braking on the track I ride but I really only use the brakes on the first turn after the only straight away. I down shift the rest of the track. This has given me information on what to practice for the street. I'm looking forward to checking out all your videos!!
Don‘t forget to at least lightly tap the brake while downshifting to make the rear brake light come on in order to alert traffic behind you to your slowing down. 😉
If engine braking means you stop faster it means you weren't using as much rear brake as you could have. Engine brake and rear brake both rely on rear tire friction. If you add too much of one or the other you will skid the tire. It doesn't matter which you use but the brake is easier to control. It's what it is designed for. Engine braking relies on very fine clutch control and is easier to mess up. IMO there is no need to engine brake. I do it, but it's a bad habit which became automatic and is hard to shift.
That’s exactly what I think. Both do the exact same thing which is put drag on the rear wheel. The limiting factor is the grip of the tire. The only thing engine braking should be necessary for is repetitive stops or long downhills to prevent brake fade. Other than that there’s no performance benefit.
Wow that's some great instruction to build skills and nicely explained. I am getting a bike soon this is the best info I have seen and this is something that I didn't know till now . I knew a few friends and co-workers that might be around if they watched this. Thank you
Hi from Greece, very excited to watch your video for stopping the bike, I knew that the rear break must be first engaged so that the bike lowers a bit and then (after fractions of a second....) to engage the front. Is that technique obsolete now? Also about the ABS , it is said that you should let the ABS do its job and not fluctuate the pressure on the front brake as the ABS is faster than the hand. Thanks again
Getting my first (street) bike in a few weeks . Have not ridden since I had a dirtbike in 1987 when I was 17 years old. these vids are helpful and making me excited to go to an empty lot with all the gear, set up a few cones and spend seven hours stopping at 20 mph in 2nd gear to 16ft. Thanks for the inspiration.
I don't know you and we have never met, yet I have a feeling, a very strong intuition, that you are 52 years of age. Magic!!!! Just don't ask me how I do it.
Part of my bike buying decision was Braking system on model I purchased....rode dirt fir years b4 street and brakes are such a huge part of riding......made brakes a priority and it can mean a huge difference......probably moreso in street where cars are trying to kill you In short time I've been on the street already 3 or 4 times my braking has saved my ass.... Most bikes have plenty of motor and handle better than most people's skill level.... Suspension and brakes makes a difference
Thanks for this very informative and professional video. The rear brakes on my MT 09 (FZ 09 in the US) not only click click when it engages, it’s more like it hits my boots from below. Not a very pleasant feeling. But like You’ve said, it’s like an instructor telling me: Easy does it, You’re stomping too hard Greetings from the Cheese and Heidi-Land 🇨🇭
I grew up without ABS and I spent a lot of time practicing braking on my first bike - a 91 Softail. Now I've got a 900 pound Harley with ABS. The first thing I did was find a long stretch of abandoned road and I practiced engaging the ABS and stopping under control. At first it was 30 mph. Not bad. Then 40. Yikes. 50? Scary! 60? Down right horrifying! But I had to. I had to know what I was dealing with and how to safely brake at high speed. I live by the mantra that you should know your bike as well as you know your self.
I just practiced the 2nd gear stop and go today. I never thought of the engine breaking while down shifting at higher speeds. I've never done it, it sounds genius, I'm gonna practice it. Thanks Greg!
This is very helpful, i once overtook two cars running about 80kph (convert it to mph?) and upon returning to my lane a car suddenly came out from the right and made a U-turn, i immediately used this technique and stopped about 10ft away from the turning car, thanks very much! And to add something, always be calm even if shit happens. 😂
'always be calm even if shit happens' - very important. If you panic a lot of what you know just flies of the window. Practicing until it becomes second nature keeps you calm.
Looking forward for the braking on turns video. It's probably out there already. Great video as always. Thank you. On a personal note I am pretty new to riding and I have the bad habit of looking down... I have so many bad habits! 😉 But at least while riding, this is on the top ten. Gotta practice. Weekend is coming, take advantage of it! Cheers!
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 hey! Thanks for the advice. It makes sense. After all it is all about creating good habits and staying safe. I will check out for a neck protector. It is weird but I usually look down while turning, usually at low speed or U-turns. Anyway, like people say. There are two kind of riders the ones who have fallen and the ones that are about to... Better to be as protected as possible. Safe rides!
I'll argue that the rear brake is a non-factor for any high speed braking. I've ignored it in favor of engine braking (downshifting). One less thing to to think about in a panic situation. And your point about practice 5 minutes a day and "frequency over woodshedding once a month".... is spot-on! Great info overall!
I'd argue that one should ignore engine breaking as well. As you let out the clutch, you are putting power to the rear wheel. Something you don't want as weight is transferring to the front wheel. If weight was transferring from front to rear, it would make more sense. Everything else sounds good. Bring in clutch as you roll off throttle while simultanously tapping the rear break in the beginning that tapers off as the front brake tapers ON. Be shifting down as this happens so that, as MotoJitsu says, you are in 1st prior to stopping.
@@danielkramer8586 Maybe if you are accelerating you're using power? But in this case: Engine braking is "using" deceleration to your advantage by downshifting. And, IF necessary, you can "feather" a clutch lever to lighten that effect even more! I had to take an exit from the expressway once to avoid an accident I was doing about 90mph and it was a hairpin turn. Actually an "S" curve. And, if I didn't downshift the second before I leaned into that curve? Well, I wouldn't be typing this now! The front brake (alone) wouldn't have slowed me down enough to negotiate that 35mph exit. I would've "nosedived" and slid right into the guard rail. It was ALL instinct! I didn't have a chance to think about anything. My pulse rate didn't go down for an hour after that experience! Depending on the situation, I like every option open. The only time I really ever use rear brakes is on loose surfaces like gravel & sand. Or, just to make sure they still work! Otherwise its engine braking and/or fronts. Which has worked for me for almost 50 years!
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This is probably the single most useful motorcycling advice video I have ever seen and it has saved me from a serious accident very recently.A truck pulled across in front of me on a Crossroads, every road was clear but he decided to break and stop in front of me , I was doing approximately 120km per hour and had to break within 40 meters l would say and thank Christ I had watched this video and practiced it, because engine braking downshifting I managed to stop and avoid hitting him so thank you thank you thank you.
Happy to hear it kris.
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Gave up riding a few years ago as I lost confidence. Watching you on your bikes has inspired me to get back on the saddle. The way you do U turns on your BMW is inspirational. Thank you.
Hope you're doing good there Mark!
Any update?
If you practice and master these skills, your probability of survival and a long, less fearful life of motorcycling is greatly enhanced. I find these skills essential to enjoying my riding.
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I use this technique everyday. I’m always thinking about what you’ve taught me about the progressive braking and also during curves. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
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So if I’m going around a corner and in the middle of the corner I have to stop suddenly whiling leaning. Do I break at the same time while reducing lean angle ? What’s the “ step by step” motion ?
same here
@@hellas0499 Depending on the scenario, straighten and brake or gradually add more brake pressure as you take away lean angle.
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Hey, maybe go back to a particular corner u r talking about or practice in an empty lot of that scenario.
Good question.
Your videos frequently remind me how lucky I was to learn on dirt bikes as a kid. (55 years ago) We would challenge each other to do things like fast stops and speed swerves, obstacle courses etc... Yes we crashed a lot, but kids bounce better on dirt than adults on the road. I know most of your viewers are street riders and may not have access to Dirt or ADV bikes but off road is a great (and safer) way to explore the limits of riders and machines. Keep up the good work, your videos will go a long way to keep people riding for a lifetime.
Yes!! And I encourage everyone to do as much dirt training as they can :) MotoJitsu.com/courses
I agree 100 percent, everyone should first learn how to ride a dirt bike Wyle young ,I've done many emergency stops without hitting something without even thinking about it ,just reacting to the situation, maybe because the awareness and experience
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You must have saved so many lives with this tutorial! You explained it perfectly without the need to demo the techniques on a bike. Glad I found your channel (well TH-cam did).
The other day I was in my favourite twisty road and I found myself not trying to go fast but progressively brake quickly on bends until I'm comfortable coming to a stop anywhere. It was very challenging but extremely rewarding at the same time. Thank you #MotoJitsu for your generosity.
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Great timing.. back to riding recently after thirty years. I was out in Brecon Beacons national park riding today and spent a good 20 minutes on quiet lanes practising your technique. I have never had to break really hard yet when riding. Behold thirty minutes later on a one and a half car width road, an idiot in a BMW coming in opposite direction suddenly decided to swerve completely over to me side of the road thirty feet in front of me to avoid a small pothole. My emergency braking worked fantastic leaving me able to give him the finger! THANK YOU I will practice this every time I ride 😀👍
I just got my first bike earlier this week and my biggest fear was developing bad habits right away. these videos have taken that fear and thrown it out the window entirely. I am anything but skilled but now I feel confident in the skills I am developing everyday and soon I’ll be ready to go out and take on the roads with no fear at all. Thank you
I've been riding for 3yrs now and I keep practicing all my do's n don'ts every time I'm on no matter the ride work,cruise,or twisties
Had my first emergency stop today, a bicycle pulled out in front of me about 2 car lengths away. I just naturally came to a aggressive stop. I didnt hear or feel the ABS engage at 40mph. I did not trail off the rear however, I was happy i kept control of the bike, and came to a clean stop with a car length of space to spare ! Thanks for your help and knowledge!
You went from 40mph to 0 in 14 feet!? Wow
Hey Greg - from another (much older) Greg!! Most Aussies would say you're over the top, but for this, over the top is perfect!! You are spot on - I suspect every video of yours saves at least 1 life..... Keep saving lives, mate!! You are totally on the money!
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I love your videos, I ride a 1986 goldwing interstate. I’m 51 and a grandpa, so it’s cool I’m on a goldwing. My rear and front are integrated with foot pedal, then of course hand lever is front only. I initiate brakes both controls and taper off rear while downshifting so I’m in first when I stop. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your service as well. My son is also a Marine.
Thank you, bro. I'm so blessed that before I purchased my motorcycle I've been watching and studying your video lessons as preparation. Now, your lessons are subconsciously imprinted in me. But still, I always return to learn more from you. You've saved my life many times, and I am forever greatful to you.
you're welcome!!
I love your directness. No bullshit. "You need to practise more." Correct! I do....!
Got my licence nearly 40 years ago, drove for years here in Germany and 1000 miles each in Bali and Sri Lanka in crazy left side traffic, and got back last year on a cruiser after many years walking and 5 years on a Vespa. Watching yours and DDFM Videos I learn so many things I have never heared of, its crazy. Maybe 30% of what you say I was able to figure out myself, e.g transferring countersteering from mountainbike, but so much stuff is completely new. So now I just got to get off my ass and practise. Thanks a bundle, keep it up and safe driving everyone.
you always amaze me by keeping talking without a cut for so long about sophisticated stuff and not repeating anything or becoming too obscure. as a side note, i now learned why i skid even when i stop at desired distance. thanks a lot for being so helpful
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of the Total Control book! I talked about it to my bike mechanic (ex track racer) and he went away for a minute, came back and handed to book to me. 'Take your time with it' he said 'to important to rush...' 😃 So thanks Greg.
Started last august. I am still practicing. I know I can’t brake in high speeds yet. I’m ok with that. It will come in time. I am riding for the experience. I am not rushing the journey. Thank you for what you do.
I learned a lot from you man. Passed all my test first try, but obviously I practiced a lot again and again. Now have a brand new Honda CB650R 2022 and I love it and getting into motorbike riding more and more. Thank you.
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I envy you, i wanna be there already 😅
What I actually hear when I watch your videos is Bill Lumbergh from office space:
"Hello viewer, what's happening?
Ummm, I'm gonna need you to go ahead and practice braking tomorrow.
So if you could practice braking that would be great, mmmk...
Oh oh! and I almost forgot ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday too, to practice some more braking, kay...?"
Love your videos, thanks for the excellent and calm delivery.
Found this channel not long ago,and more i watch it - more i realise,that all i’ve learned in my 8-9 years of riding( back in 90s that is,got back in a saddle just last spring,almost 30 years later) is how to properly shift gears.
Love this guy could listen to his advice all night
300+ videos to watch, like and comment :)
This technique applies to life in general. It is 100% physics. Knee jerk reactions are about fear. To overcome use measured control. It takes practice to build skill. Repetition builds muscle memory just like im Martial Arts. Great video. Off to the Walmart or Costco parkinglot. I pass by there each day twice. Thank you.
Time ~ 15:40 is holy grail for non-beginner bikers looking forward to adding finesse and expertise to their biking experience. Thanks 😊
Thanks your video is a lot helpful i am a new biker just this July 2022... now i will practice front braking simultaneous with rear brakes... again thanks here from the Philippines.
I saw all your videos two years ago before I got my 01 R6.. I've only face death once when a car cute off everything was going so fast but in my head it was so slow.. thanks to your videos and to you I'm still alive..
Awesome! and keep practicing your braking!
for metric people:
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20 mph / 32 kmh
16 ft / 4.9m
25 mph / 40 kmh
18 ft / 5.5m
40 mph / 64.4 kmh
40 ft / 12.2m
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@@MotoJitsu just divide by 5 and multiply by 8, Greg. Other way round for kms to miles.
Had a course today where we did an emergency brake at the speed we dared to do it at. Did it at 90 mp/h. Amazing to feel and hear the front tyre skidding and know your ABS is capable to handle this safely
Keep at it!
You should practice this without engaging ABS...we did this with bikes without ABS. It was dangerous but learning the limits and training is what keeps you safe. People are still taking all this to easy today with all these electrical asistance. On wet surface ok...but on dry stoping without Abs engage should be primary to learn.
hands down the best youtube motorcycle channel. super underrated and by far the most valuable and real world information. All too often, just like car drivers, they assume their learning is done and their ego tells them they are experts or at least good enough where they no longer need to learn. You should honestly open up a riding school.
I am from India and your are my idol because of your teachings i have improved my riding and still learning a lot from you. If riding was a subject in academics you would be the best professor. Thank You and Lots of Love for u❤️
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My buddy and I always try to out do each other with your 20mph 20ft drill. Best practice ever. We have increased the speed now to 40mph and can still stop close to the 20ft mark. Most times we are over the mark by 5ft. The idea is how fast can you go slow. Great video Sir!
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I learned from experience that every rider have different stopping time, because the weight of the rider and what bike he/she is using is a great factor. So practice would greatly help.
Mostly due to lack of braking technique not bike or rider. This is from teaching students how to stop quickly and watching them improve or not based on their level of understanding and technique, no matter what bike they rode in to the course. In the Intermediate Riding Clinic, you bring your own bike and stopping quickly is exercise 2
I'm glad you shared the clutch selection to down shift while easing off on rear brake and slowly applying front brake ...I always use clutch when slowing and thought maybe I wasn't supposed as I drive a semi and constant use clutch to downshift quickly while applying appropriate amount of braking as my Corona beer loads are 45k pounds plus weight of semi 80k gross
I agree 100%. Keep in mind some motorcycles such as my 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS café Per the owners manual, ABS will not engage at speeds below 7 mph. Your bike may very well be different so check your owners manual. I just thought it was worth mentioning so that you were aware at really low speeds your ABS is not active. At really low speeds is where you sometimes find yourself in trouble with things like oil or sand so I thought it was worth pointing out.
Great, great advice, and very clearly described. As you were talking about steadily increasing the front brake pressure, squeezing the lever, and increasing then easing off on the rear brake, I was reminded forcefully of my last bike accident (of a total of three) when I did exactly what you've said shouldn't be done: grab the front brake and stomp on the rear. It looked like I was going to stop in time behind the car which had stopped so suddenly ahead of me, but just when I thought I was going to make it, my front wheel shot out sideways to the left, the rear had started to skid, and I was thrown out into the centre of the road towards oncoming traffic. The bike slid about 20 feet and went under the car's tow hitch, totally mashed up the front.
It had been raining so the tarmac was very wet, and I had all terrain tyres on, but watching this tells me it was my reaction which was wrong. Not enough practice, plus bad habits in the first place, equals loss of control...and hitting the local county court bailiff's car.
That's a beautifully clear lesson on proper braking. One point I'm not sure you covered. I may have missed it, and my apologies if I did. Always straighten up the bike steering and yourself with it when stopping fast or slow. Not doing this will usually result in a bad outcome.
love your content man. just took the msf last week and I want to make sure i'm practicing good techniques. I grabbed the app, now i just need a bike and gear.
You can’t imagine how helpful is the info you provide to us. And me - I’m a very beginner and watching and practicing everything I learned from you and I’m seeing that it WORKS! Thanks for the great content! Subscribed on the first watched video!
Hahahaah! I had that "Mess with the Best" banner way back in the 70's and still going strong. BTW, thanks for all the instructions you're giving out. Semper Fi!
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You have a lot of really good information in this video about how brakes work and how the transfer of weight of the motorcycle affects them, and also your point about just getting out and practicing is way better than them sitting here listening to you explain this because it's probably just scaring people who don't realize that it's not that much and it becomes second nature to learn how to use your front and rear brake and your clutch and throttle all in unison.
You are a hell of a trainer... You have teach me alot.. thanks
One of your videos saved my life,🙏.It was about how to go around twisties(what NOT TO DO!) I just got a silverwing maxiscooter about 10 years after my last ride on a bike,took it out for a spin, got into a corner,and got the brown pants😱.I just kept acceleratimg trough the corner and i just saw myself closer and closer to the edge of the road,and then i remembered you saying, steady on a corner,do not accelerate,that will cause the bike to go straight,so i let off the gas and wow! Here i am lesson learned no harm done. Keep it up your knowledge is needed in the world! And by the way,thank you!
Excellent information and very professional instruction. I'm going to practice, a lot!
Very interesting. Thank you. I’ve always used these technics instinctively : Not thinking about “stop as fast as I can” but “decrease my speed to zero as fast as I can” in case of emergency.
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You are explaining so perfect! 🙏
I’m 55 years and took my licens for heavy motorbike in April 22 and I’m so happy❤️
For me, everything is a matter of planing how I drive, always try to preparerad what can happened in front off me with good thinking!
I wish I could have the black belt, but that I think I will never had! 😪
Me and my girlfriend loves to go with the motorbike and doing our best in a safety way!
Just bought your two books via your link on Amazon. Thanks for your videos. Been helpful to a rider getting back on after 30 yr break.
thank you!
20mph = 32,18 kmh.
And holy crap it IS a lot of information for a beginner. So i have to watch this a few times. And i will remeber it when i have my driving licence and a bike.
A fat "thank you" and subscription is coming up.
Thank you, so informative, I’m in the middle of getting my full uk A license. So glad I found you site. Keep up the great work. Safe riding
when i started out learning and when the instructor had taken us into the test area before the real test on the day as a guide to what we were going to expect on the day , we had to practice the emergency stop i would do the technic you are passing on in the video. i would break and down shift to bring the bike to a stop. the instructor asked me why I was down shifting while doing the stop and i just said it came natural for me to do it, he didn't say i was doing anything wrong but i think he was surprised that i was doing it. i have always been around bikes when i was younger but didn't pass my test until i was 50, 55 now.. there was a huge gap in between then of not riding but engine braking i know about from cars and it just came natural thing for me to take over to bikes. great video mate, i have watched a lot of your videos and have taken the advice you put out there helping us all to be safer and learn about our bikes and the riding of them. cheers again very helpful. be safe 👍
Amazing video. This should be a must watch in any MSF course. TYSM MJ!
Glad I found your channel. I think I’m a decent rider. But you have me going out and practicing things I never did. Your teaching is impressive. Thank you.
this is golden advice along with many of your other vids. I've not been properly using the clutch, now I need to go practice, thank you for explaining so clearly 🙏
Back on my bike after long absence, your videos have motivated me! Thanks! Now I think I’ll “ shut up and practice.”
Again, I am in my sixties and STILL rock on a drum set!! I have a custom pearl... Too cool!! I have always liked front and back brakes... Just be careful when trail braking of not too much front brake on tight curves... Well curves in general... Some instructors say trail braking is for more advanced skill riders, But I think it is important to understand, use, practice and apply all of those braking skills!! Thanx again man!!!
I haven’t gotten/rode a motorcycle yet but I sure am glad I already have experience with a manual gearbox, I can definitely see engine braking being very effective. I’m so hyped to get riding!
Hey, dont get too hyped....
Njoy the practice, and get good at the basics, and remember, don't get too cocky about how good you might think you are....
Njoy every ride👍🙂
@@colinm1325 definitely going to take it easy, even though I’m hyped I’m still nervous haha and safety is super important to me; I appreciate you looking out for me/ newbie riders
I have to say that I use to brake with the help of the engine and I don't even have to think about it, it's just like watching your videos and getting all this information, I'm always trying to figure out what could be better to do at that moment. I'm glad to say that my riding has really improved and your work is probably the main reason.
So, thank you Greg 🙏🏽🇲🇽
Awesome!!
You are saving lives by doing these videos. Thank you so much
New rider(never been in a motorcycle) and I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the videos (most I watch 2-3times) - I feel confident in riding even though I’ll be buying my first bike on Friday (09/22/23) (Honda Grom Clone 125cc) I’m excited to purchase the app and study it to be a safe and knowledgable driver! Thanks for all the notes and help!
Excellent synopsis and review. This is very informative for new riders and your explanation was concise and clear. Thank you for posting.
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I have a KYMCO scooter, with automatic "gearbox", so I modify your tips and then experiment. Great info. Thanks.
Learning to ride my first bike 🏍… and your videos are very informative
I just finished the MSF course last week and sure enough, the instructor told us to never use the front brake during a turn. I think they over simplify it for beginners, but the better thing to do would be to have us practice what you taught in this video.
Much more to learn beyond the basic 8th grade class that is MSF
I’m not a rider, want to get myself into it and I found your videos/theory very helpful.
Need to get into it and practice!
Thanks buddy!👍🏼
Hi Greg, your advice on the front brake saved my life the other day on the highway. I’m in the left lane and the car ahead of me signals and moves over. I gun it to go pass them and move over as well because there’s a lot of room and no reason to stay in the left lane. Unfortunately as soon as I committed to doing that (admittedly I did this too swiftly. I should’ve been more careful), a bus in the slow lane occupied the middle as well. They were going 50, I was probably going 80. I’m a beginner so I did not have the experience to quickly swerve, leaving my only option to commit to the front brake. I did not panic and I slowly squeezed until I slowed the bike down and did not become a casualty. Thank you for the valuable lessons over so many videos. I’m a huge fan.
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A good way to explain what happens in a front skid is the friction between the brake pads and the brake discs builds up faster than the friction between the rubber of the front tire and the road surface. You've gotten me to shut up and practice over the years and it has come in handy a few times. Thanks!
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cant wait to start gaining confidence in this when i get a bike2-3 years from now
Hello bud from South Africa 🇿🇦. Thank you so much for all your videos....
You are unconsciously Saving lives everyday. Your content is amazing and I try and keep your advice on motorcycling every time I swing my leg over.
God bless and keep you safe friend.
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One of the best quotes I came across today and wanted to share with you: “I don’t want to shock the chassis I don’t wanna surprise the tires”. Thinking about this in the context of trail breaking
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As soon as the weather cooperates I’m going to start this again followed due some maneuvering drills. As always thank you.
Thank you very much I found out a lot of information that at school I did not receive completely only back braking and combined with the face with two fingers!
A looong time ago I was just ridiculously lucky and stupid. I had bikes and its amazing how I rode and survived not knowing any of these (or others you teach) techniques or practicing any of them. I am about to start riding again after going through my new old bike and upgrading all its systems but I assure you I will spend lots of time in parking lots PRACTICING all you have taught me. Batshit crazy I never did it before. Thank you for all you do, sir.
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Incredible clear and useful information, it al makes sense, I will take training next year to get my license and to buy my first bike, but I have already a lot, looking forward to practice, many thanks 👌👏👍
I’m going to definitely save this video for later and go practice my braking today. I am really enjoying my new toy. I live in an alleyway with a lot of church parking lots around me. The other day I had a group of Girl Scouts watching me practice in the parking lot. It was like a my own cheering team. lol
Badass Video. Downshifting during the braking channels some of the energy into the engine instead of all the energy going into the front tire which might cause a skid. It also allows the rear tire to contribute more to the stop.
I ride a little motorbike daily out here in Thailand and this video had some really great tips.
correct. Now I get, what happened with my rear break during practising.... makes sense indeed. Thx.
Thanks so much for this video. I started riding on the track last year and have only been street riding a little over a month. I've been working on trail braking on the track I ride but I really only use the brakes on the first turn after the only straight away. I down shift the rest of the track. This has given me information on what to practice for the street. I'm looking forward to checking out all your videos!!
Don‘t forget to at least lightly tap the brake while downshifting to make the rear brake light come on in order to alert traffic behind you to your slowing down. 😉
If engine braking means you stop faster it means you weren't using as much rear brake as you could have. Engine brake and rear brake both rely on rear tire friction. If you add too much of one or the other you will skid the tire. It doesn't matter which you use but the brake is easier to control. It's what it is designed for. Engine braking relies on very fine clutch control and is easier to mess up. IMO there is no need to engine brake. I do it, but it's a bad habit which became automatic and is hard to shift.
That’s exactly what I think. Both do the exact same thing which is put drag on the rear wheel. The limiting factor is the grip of the tire.
The only thing engine braking should be necessary for is repetitive stops or long downhills to prevent brake fade. Other than that there’s no performance benefit.
It’s 5 am on a Sunday. Plus rain. “I don’t have rain gear yet”. But Motojitsu is awesome. When the rain subsides I’m going to practice this.
Gotta love that front brake, don't forget about the rear though, you don't wanna forget anybody.
Wow that's some great instruction to build skills and nicely explained. I am getting a bike soon this is the best info I have seen and this is something that I didn't know till now . I knew a few friends and co-workers that might be around if they watched this. Thank you
Technique over technology - bloody brilliant & sooooo true ! 🥰
Great video Greg. Already figured out where I can practice near my home. I will add this to my regular practice runs. Thanks again!
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Hi from Greece, very excited to watch your video for stopping the bike, I knew that the rear break must be first engaged so that the bike lowers a bit and then (after fractions of a second....) to engage the front. Is that technique obsolete now? Also about the ABS , it is said that you should let the ABS do its job and not fluctuate the pressure on the front brake as the ABS is faster than the hand. Thanks again
I just passed the msf test, you’re videos helped out a lot.
Masterpiece you're the 🐐
Thank you for all your instruction. You are a gifted teacher.
Getting my first (street) bike in a few weeks . Have not ridden since I had a dirtbike in 1987 when I was 17 years old. these vids are helpful and making me excited to go to an empty lot with all the gear, set up a few cones and spend seven hours stopping at 20 mph in 2nd gear to 16ft. Thanks for the inspiration.
get into formal, actual training. MotoJitsu.com/courses
I don't know you and we have never met, yet I have a feeling, a very strong intuition, that you are 52 years of age. Magic!!!! Just don't ask me how I do it.
Part of my bike buying decision was Braking system on model I purchased....rode dirt fir years b4 street and brakes are such a huge part of riding......made brakes a priority and it can mean a huge difference......probably moreso in street where cars are trying to kill you
In short time I've been on the street already 3 or 4 times my braking has saved my ass....
Most bikes have plenty of motor and handle better than most people's skill level....
Suspension and brakes makes a difference
I'm going to practice with breaking come spring thanks for the video Wayne from the uk
Thanks for this very informative and professional video.
The rear brakes on my MT 09 (FZ 09 in the US) not only click click when it engages, it’s more like it hits my boots from below. Not a very pleasant feeling. But like You’ve said, it’s like an instructor telling me: Easy does it, You’re stomping too hard
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Your teaching method and clarity is the best. Thanks!
I grew up without ABS and I spent a lot of time practicing braking on my first bike - a 91 Softail. Now I've got a 900 pound Harley with ABS. The first thing I did was find a long stretch of abandoned road and I practiced engaging the ABS and stopping under control. At first it was 30 mph. Not bad. Then 40. Yikes. 50? Scary! 60? Down right horrifying! But I had to. I had to know what I was dealing with and how to safely brake at high speed. I live by the mantra that you should know your bike as well as you know your self.
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I just practiced the 2nd gear stop and go today. I never thought of the engine breaking while down shifting at higher speeds. I've never done it, it sounds genius, I'm gonna practice it. Thanks Greg!
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This is very helpful, i once overtook two cars running about 80kph (convert it to mph?) and upon returning to my lane a car suddenly came out from the right and made a U-turn, i immediately used this technique and stopped about 10ft away from the turning car, thanks very much! And to add something, always be calm even if shit happens. 😂
'always be calm even if shit happens' - very important. If you panic a lot of what you know just flies of the window. Practicing until it becomes second nature keeps you calm.
Thank You! One Hell of a Teacher! Brilliant Tutorial! Cheers,Graham.
Looking forward for the braking on turns video. It's probably out there already. Great video as always. Thank you.
On a personal note I am pretty new to riding and I have the bad habit of looking down... I have so many bad habits! 😉 But at least while riding, this is on the top ten. Gotta practice. Weekend is coming, take advantage of it! Cheers!
I have videos on it, many many :) thanks!
Get out there and practice, yes!!
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 hey! Thanks for the advice. It makes sense. After all it is all about creating good habits and staying safe. I will check out for a neck protector. It is weird but I usually look down while turning, usually at low speed or U-turns. Anyway, like people say. There are two kind of riders the ones who have fallen and the ones that are about to... Better to be as protected as possible. Safe rides!
Technique over technology....awesome three word peice of advice
just got into an accident yesterday , not knowing how not to stop.....here to learn today.. for the day my legs heal
I'll argue that the rear brake is a non-factor for any high speed braking. I've ignored it in favor of engine braking (downshifting). One less thing to to think about in a panic situation. And your point about practice 5 minutes a day and "frequency over woodshedding once a month".... is spot-on! Great info overall!
I'd argue that one should ignore engine breaking as well. As you let out the clutch, you are putting power to the rear wheel. Something you don't want as weight is transferring to the front wheel. If weight was transferring from front to rear, it would make more sense. Everything else sounds good. Bring in clutch as you roll off throttle while simultanously tapping the rear break in the beginning that tapers off as the front brake tapers ON. Be shifting down as this happens so that, as MotoJitsu says, you are in 1st prior to stopping.
@@danielkramer8586 Maybe if you are accelerating you're using power? But in this case: Engine braking is "using" deceleration to your advantage by downshifting. And, IF necessary, you can "feather" a clutch lever to lighten that effect even more!
I had to take an exit from the expressway once to avoid an accident I was doing about 90mph and it was a hairpin turn. Actually an "S" curve. And, if I didn't downshift the second before I leaned into that curve? Well, I wouldn't be typing this now! The front brake (alone) wouldn't have slowed me down enough to negotiate that 35mph exit. I would've "nosedived" and slid right into the guard rail. It was ALL instinct! I didn't have a chance to think about anything. My pulse rate didn't go down for an hour after that experience!
Depending on the situation, I like every option open. The only time I really ever use rear brakes is on loose surfaces like gravel & sand. Or, just to make sure they still work! Otherwise its engine braking and/or fronts. Which has worked for me for almost 50 years!