If you want to learn how to ride like the pros, you can train with me online at club.themotoacademy.com Use code “moto” to get your first month for only $5! 😎 Thanks for watching!
practice practice practice, it sounds so clishe (forgive my spelling ) but it absolutely makes a difference. Seat time is seat time but go in wit ha game plan on what you want to practice and don't get caught up in what everyone else is doing on the track, if you do you will always get frustrated, stay positive and i promise, it will come. I have made some much improvement from AJ's videos.
You did GREAT bubba!! That's the whole point of a lesson is to ask questions so YOU can understand!! If I was in that lesson with AJ I'd have been asking 10 million questions, and talking alot too! Stay at it, and REMEMBER this!! You get out what you put in! That applies to anything you want to be good at! Cheers bro!
This was exactly what I was looking for. The commitment, positioning, movement to get the distance. As the fellow said, he can be riding the same speed as others but not make the distance. Me precisely! Thanks so much for this lesson.
This is so true! I played sports my whole life and aj is hands down the best coach I’ve ever had, he teaches you stuff in person that sticks in your head after he’s gone anyone who does a lesson will become a better ride
Hey man i see your vids from Budds etc..subscribed. Private lesson with AJ would be great since i am currently trying to get in shape for next years masters mx series 50+C
@@carisi2k11 How fun would that be to jump into the foam pit!!! I would jump in there with a full sideways whip and try to get it back before I land in the pit.
Normally that's because you can gain more time and speed by working on turns. Like, as long as your clearing a jump, besides scrubbing you can't really pick up more speed.
I’ve been riding for over 40 years, shook hands with Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson all the way till Travis came along. I’ve never heard anyone explain riding technique better than you AJ! Your student today should be a regular, he gives such detailed feedback, a rider can learn both sides of the coin if he really pays attention to the conversation between student and master. Great stuff!!
I love this guys input, because I go through the same thing! I can hit some jumps perfect when I'm thinking about it before hand. But put me in the middle of a moto, or coming out of the wrong line, and I don't always take the same form even when I think I do.. Definitely helpful information though AJ keep it up buddy!
the first thing that should have been mentioned when he said he's not getting the same lift as other riders is the importance to setting the sag of your bike correctly, having too much sag won't allow the bike to preload because it's already compressed and therefore won't uncompress and give the bike the pop off the face.
I've watched many tutorials but, when you watch someone else's mistakes you really begin to see it and understand. I almost felt like i was behind the wheel. Thanks.
I'm an old guy (55) and just getting back on my 2000 yz250. I can get all kinds of squirrelly in the corners, WOT and I'm fine but as soon as I hit a face, my fear goes through the roof. This video was EXTREMELY helpful in helping me figure out why I'm having a tough time feeling comfortable at the lip because I'm doing many of the same things as this guy. If he can do it, so can I. I'll take these mental notes to the track with me in a couple days. Thanks, AJ!
Wow this was the video I needed, same mentality I have and I can see the exact same riding style. Just picked up riding again after 14 years I stopped after a big crash when I was younger. So I can feel im a lot more nervous now to where I do exactly what he did, commit to speed but soak up the jump and not get the distance I should and also just tightening in the air and going along for the ride without feeling in control. Thanks AJ
AJ your teaching is first class bro So many people in the off road family of ours goes out every weekend thinking.. Now AJ said knees back butt back elbows at 90 etc and it works!! Cheers buddy 👌
Very helpful video. That commitment to a jump before hitting the face has saved me a bunch of times in the past couple weeks, and I'm no longer afraid of jumping. Before I'd either endo or loop. Now the bike is level and comfortable, all because of your tips!
We used to say " bend your knees a little when u hit the jump" back in the day. Helps to get the feel for it on a small 3-4ft tall jump that doesnt scare you. Love watchin ya teach the kids!
Just started working on feet/knees back this year because of all the vids on correct attack position and feet. Damn, it's hard to erase 20 years of doing it wrong but it is making a huge difference all around the track already. So far I am getting my feet back by default more often but I haven't been able to get my heels to drop without thinking about it yet. Glad to know I'm still working on the right stuff.
A really useful tip especially for hitting jumps with lips that are all messed up or rutted is to attack the lip while accelerating on take off. On a bigger jump with a sketchy lip I try to hit it in a high gear while accelerating slightly leaning forward trying to pull the front wheel up off the lip. Basically I just made sure the bike's front end is going up off the lip and then tap the back brake in the air to bring it back down. These tips are great but they do change when you hit jumps with lips that are all jacked up. AJ you should do a video on how to hit rutted or chopped up sketch jumps.
@@AjCatanzaro i'm with @4touchdowns1game below - 'how to hit rutted jumps' . I know i'd watch it! I also agree that the video is also made significantly better by hearing the feedback and questions from the student. Nice work @ballou1777 ! I believe I learn more by seeing both the wrong things done in addition to the right things. Awesome videos AJ keep them coming!
It always makes me feel like a noob when sit back i let the bike come up to me and then get my arms straight feeling like I'm going to Ronnie mac a jump. The whole pre loading speach made it relatable even though I'm just listening and not riding my bike at the moment and feeling it. It really makes a difference being confident and sticking your face out there and pushing through the air. I rode bulls for 20+ years and the same mechanics are used to get it over the front of a bull. You make a good coach bro.
Important for the student to verbalized the problem in his own words and, as here given in understandable terms coherent language for the solution as well as clear and contrasting examples of the elaborated upon demonstration. Good stuff.
Thanks for sharing AJ. I've been off the bike for over years and am just starting to ride again. I figured this is a great opportunity to relearn the right way and not continue with old habits.
Bought a ktm 350SX-F just over month ago and i'm new to the dirt. your videos are helping Massively, looking to get some tuition now. Keep up the great work!
It's great getting to hear the back and forth between teacher and student, there's a lot of gold in the back and forth. Personally, on the gaining confidence tip, I find that in a section like the one you guys are working on right here, if I can down-side the first jump clean it builds my confidence 10 fold as I head towards the next jump... especially when the 2nd jump is bigger. I'm stoked you guys brought up jump face line choice, I'm always searching for the smoothest line where the face isn't battered, it's a safety mechanism for me. Keeps me safe yet I'm concerned it increases my lap times.. big time. Great vids, keep up the great work. Hyped on the insight.
Just got back to riding after 20 years... these lil tid bits of info are amazing! Stuff I completely forgot or stuff I used to do n not even really realize it... great videos! Thanks AJ for this stuff! Helping me tremendously!
Thanks for this video, I havent ridden in 40 years, I'm now 52 and so excited to have a bike and practice what I see in the videos. Wish I could send you a video I have of me jumping so you can critique it.
Watching your videos make me want to ride motocross again. I've been doing trail riding last 5 years which is fun but most of my friends ride mx. I'm 61 young and think I might try a mx track again. I just want to feel comfortable, watching your vids is given me confidence to try again. Thanks for the great videos.
I'm just getting back into it also at 67. But after my second race I've realized that I need more on track practice because once the gate gate drops it all goes out the window and I'm back to my old shitty riding again.
watching these videos is giving me confidence and i dont even ride mx haha. you can tell that his confidence is building up tho. would love to see a follow up vid on this dude.
Thanks a mill for the vid, I am an enduro rider and hate jumps because of the ronnie mac position i have, but now thanks to this i understand where to aim
Learned some jumping tips and a new word! “Projectory” awesome tips, and he had all the same questions I ask when I chicken out before every jump, and or Ronnie Mac it by mistake. I don’t think AJ wanted to give that sweet Honda back either.
I´ve been watching your videos Aj. You have such a strong talent for teaching, spotting mistakes and making proper adjustments and explaining in common terms. Natural born teacher/trainer. Your videos are my number one source everytime I need to find advice on riding specifics.
Great teaching Albert . I'm learning just by listen to you in that session with your student . Both of you did a great job. Keep practicing..... and racing
Nailed it AJ! This must be reason nr1 for not clearing jumps. Using the "soak it up" technique when you should be using the "launch me" one. I'm also guilty of this. I kinda figured it out when somebody filmed me. I kept thinking I needed more speed!
Awesome video, I like the focus on one thing. It's amazing when you're starting out how much your brain has to process, it's so easy to get overwhelmed but with the right coaching and focusing on one thing at time, the improvements are so clear. Great stuff 👍✌️
I have suffered the same preloading issues all summer looked at so many videos to try and find the problem and the answer to my solution. Nothing out there has made it click easier in my head than this video!! Need to come to Dallas for a clinic!!!
I've seen AJ in lots of other channels videos, but only came across his training videos now. Awesome content, great descriptions. It makes me want to go out and ride!
AJ, you are getting my competition faster. David is a great guy and takes your guidance very well. I have a lot to work on with you after my hip heals up.
The way you described the preload and soaking it up will definitely help next time I go to the track! Always felt like I had enough speed just couldn’t get distance
AJ I can’t thank you enough!!! This video assisted my body position that I focused on and I was able to clear the biggest 90 plus foot jump at my local track with ease! Yes I’ve been riding consistently moto but only landing about 3/4. I just set up properly and bam.
Love this video. Took the information I learned from it and went and watched some videos of where I “almost” made it all the way and realized I’m doing the same thing “letting the bike come to me” gonna apply these tips next time I go ride. Keep up the good videos. Awesome trainer!
Man I wish I lived near the New Jersey area, you're the only coach that I seem to really absorb the information from, I've been watching your videos and haven't proved night and day ever since! I'm just curious on that how much I'd approve for the few and personal lessons! COME TO THE WEST COAST 😂
I was known for years as the super wheelie king, but not in a good way. I rode a CR250 and would always blip my throttle at the top of the ramp. There was a 60’ table right out of a corner that I couldn’t clear. One day just before dark(mesquite’s arrival time) I was bound and determined to clear it. I new what my problem was, I’d come around the corner ok, but I’d let the throttle off at the start or middle of the big ramp then back on at the top. After about the 50th time in a row. I looked at my hand and said “if you don’t stay pinned I’m going to cut you off.” 😮 to my surprise that actually worked.
I rode 4 times on a motocross track and once in the past. I am about to turn 50 and I jumped in 5th gear and I went about 80 feet and bounced off the end of a table top. I wish I could go get training but I am never going to race I just want to experience a big jump.
That guy reminds of myself when I started racing. I had picked up so many bad habits from trail riding that it was hard to change. I took some lessons but if you don't have confidence in jumping than it takes forever to correct. I have some fear of not having my 2 wheels on the ground. I'd get blown away on jumps but I'd have to go wide open the rest of the track just to keep up with the other riders.
So cool, I've always wanted to learn how to ride a track but im older now n i can't afford to break stuff... Im gonna save up a get a bike again!!!! I wonder if i can catch a class at 43 with aj!!! Thanks for all ur video's I've learned so much for just trail riding!!!!!
Awesome video. I have a lot of the same issues and now have a starting point to work on them. Confidence still a BIG problem for me, but I think the poor technique driving the poor result just makes it harder. Really enjoying your vids!
Lol, you had us cheering with you as he progressed! This is an issue I have had, going full fainting goat with the arms and legs. Now I can see what was causing it and work on it the next time I ride.
Love these videos, keep them up. If you ever make it to Iowa, HighSpeed would love to show you the OHV parks and MX tracks! We clearly aren't anywhere near as experienced as you are, but we are one hell of a good time!!!
You do such a good job explaining everything you are truly a great teacher definitely made for it thank you for all the lessons on here!.. Really sucks I can't do your class at mx191 in Milton florida I was there last weekend riding it's only a hr from my house I ride that track all the time it's a good track and alot of fun and josh does a fantastic job with it.. I was talking to him last time I was there and he told me about you having a class there and I was so pumped been waiting for you to come closer so I could do a one of your classes.. but unfortunately I have already payed and booked a vacation with the family in gatlinburg tennessee that same weekend your having your class I was so bummed bro it freaking sucks... hope you come back and I can make the next one..
@@AjCatanzaro that's awesome to hear man 🤘.. The class is going to be great a good bit of my buddies are attending it.. It will be a good time for sure
I have ridden dirt bikes since i was five. im 49 now and have bought brand new motorcross bikes thinking i would get it but never had the nerve to send it. jumps always scared me to death. 60ft maybe. am i too old now to give it a go again or is it all fear. them maniacs over in australia are ridiculous with a double shot of how far can it be sent!!!! I havent followed you but a couple weeks but i like your approach!!! keep em comin.
If you want to learn how to ride like the pros, you can train with me online at club.themotoacademy.com
Use code “moto” to get your first month for only $5! 😎
Thanks for watching!
How much for a private lesson in mid Michigan?
Meen while i got to the track and theres 400 people there
Thanks for uploading my private lesson AJ. I hope it didn’t sound like I was talking too much. But I learn better when I ask lots of questions.
Keep progressing!! Looking great man
practice practice practice, it sounds so clishe (forgive my spelling ) but it absolutely makes a difference. Seat time is seat time but go in wit ha game plan on what you want to practice and don't get caught up in what everyone else is doing on the track, if you do you will always get frustrated, stay positive and i promise, it will come. I have made some much improvement from AJ's videos.
That was a great vid, you're enthusiasm was great. Hopefully you do more with AJ and he films it. One of the best students he's had on camera.
You did GREAT bubba!! That's the whole point of a lesson is to ask questions so YOU can understand!! If I was in that lesson with AJ I'd have been asking 10 million questions, and talking alot too! Stay at it, and REMEMBER this!!
You get out what you put in! That applies to anything you want to be good at! Cheers bro!
@@rockstarbmf9595 Wow...Thanks for that.
Screaming Eagle air wheelies are the fastest way through the air. Theres no doubt in my mind
Fr Ron’s way is the best way
They are 6 or 9% faster.
Exactly, air wheelies give you 69 percent more speed.
@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 hahahahah thank you for making my day 😂
What a difference your coaching made there.
He went from jumping like Ronnie Mac to jumping like AJ in one session!
Amazing stuff
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
In his mind he says... “well maybe not quite like me but way better ya”
Not quite like AJ...... or at all really....
This was exactly what I was looking for. The commitment, positioning, movement to get the distance. As the fellow said, he can be riding the same speed as others but not make the distance. Me precisely! Thanks so much for this lesson.
@@timetter7062 why you gotta be so negative man!
It’s a compliment more to AJ’s coaching more than anything. Jeez, must suck to be you
Aj gives good instructions. Doesn't overwhelm him too early and slowly adds pieces to the puzzle for successful jumps. Very nice.
I recommend everyone to do one of these. I learned 5 or 6 big things that you can’t learn from just watching the videos.
I second this for sure. It also gave me hope that I can correct the bad habits. If you have the chance. Take the class!
Nice! I met you out at Budds. I would love to take a class with AJ.
This is so true! I played sports my whole life and aj is hands down the best coach I’ve ever had, he teaches you stuff in person that sticks in your head after he’s gone anyone who does a lesson will become a better ride
@@robertsurace9289 hey Robert.....do it!!!
Hey man i see your vids from Budds etc..subscribed. Private lesson with AJ would be great since i am currently trying to get in shape for next years masters mx series 50+C
We’ve done lots of trainings and coaches rarely ever touch on jumping.
You'll have to see if you can get a quick lesson the next time AJ is at TP199's place.
@@carisi2k11 How fun would that be to jump into the foam pit!!! I would jump in there with a full sideways whip and try to get it back before I land in the pit.
Hi vlog epicness
@@ballou1777 just throw a whip on a table top just start easy. It’s the best way to learn
Normally that's because you can gain more time and speed by working on turns. Like, as long as your clearing a jump, besides scrubbing you can't really pick up more speed.
Great job guys!👍 I was excited when he got it! Feels goooOOOD!!!🕊️🕊️
I’ve been riding for over 40 years, shook hands with Bob Hannah, Ricky Johnson all the way till Travis came along. I’ve never heard anyone explain riding technique better than you AJ! Your student today should be a regular, he gives such detailed feedback, a rider can learn both sides of the coin if he really pays attention to the conversation between student and master. Great stuff!!
Thank you very much!
I have just got back into dirt riding at 50 years old and you have given great tips and advise thank you keep up the good work
I love this guys input, because I go through the same thing! I can hit some jumps perfect when I'm thinking about it before hand. But put me in the middle of a moto, or coming out of the wrong line, and I don't always take the same form even when I think I do.. Definitely helpful information though AJ keep it up buddy!
Yeah, rider was a great student.
I'm with you man. Like AJ mentioned I'm sure its just building reps until muscle memory takes over in that moment of stress.
the first thing that should have been mentioned when he said he's not getting the same lift as other riders is the importance to setting the sag of your bike correctly, having too much sag won't allow the bike to preload because it's already compressed and therefore won't uncompress and give the bike the pop off the face.
I've watched many tutorials but, when you watch someone else's mistakes you really begin to see it and understand. I almost felt like i was behind the wheel.
Thanks.
He is a great student. A lot of progress very quickly. Good coaching and great learning. Great video AJ
I'm an old guy (55) and just getting back on my 2000 yz250. I can get all kinds of squirrelly in the corners, WOT and I'm fine but as soon as I hit a face, my fear goes through the roof. This video was EXTREMELY helpful in helping me figure out why I'm having a tough time feeling comfortable at the lip because I'm doing many of the same things as this guy. If he can do it, so can I. I'll take these mental notes to the track with me in a couple days. Thanks, AJ!
Wow this was the video I needed, same mentality I have and I can see the exact same riding style. Just picked up riding again after 14 years I stopped after a big crash when I was younger. So I can feel im a lot more nervous now to where I do exactly what he did, commit to speed but soak up the jump and not get the distance I should and also just tightening in the air and going along for the ride without feeling in control. Thanks AJ
Best how-to-jump video on the internet! Filming a student progressing makes all the difference.
AJ your teaching is first class bro
So many people in the off road family of ours goes out every weekend thinking..
Now AJ said knees back butt back elbows at 90 etc and it works!!
Cheers buddy 👌
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Very helpful video. That commitment to a jump before hitting the face has saved me a bunch of times in the past couple weeks, and I'm no longer afraid of jumping. Before I'd either endo or loop. Now the bike is level and comfortable, all because of your tips!
Love it!
I have to say thoes 6 or 9 tips are probably some of the easiest instructions to follow.
We used to say " bend your knees a little when u hit the jump" back in the day. Helps to get the feel for it on a small 3-4ft tall jump that doesnt scare you. Love watchin ya teach the kids!
Just started working on feet/knees back this year because of all the vids on correct attack position and feet. Damn, it's hard to erase 20 years of doing it wrong but it is making a huge difference all around the track already. So far I am getting my feet back by default more often but I haven't been able to get my heels to drop without thinking about it yet. Glad to know I'm still working on the right stuff.
Love it!!
A really useful tip especially for hitting jumps with lips that are all messed up or rutted is to attack the lip while accelerating on take off. On a bigger jump with a sketchy lip I try to hit it in a high gear while accelerating slightly leaning forward trying to pull the front wheel up off the lip. Basically I just made sure the bike's front end is going up off the lip and then tap the back brake in the air to bring it back down. These tips are great but they do change when you hit jumps with lips that are all jacked up. AJ you should do a video on how to hit rutted or chopped up sketch jumps.
@@AjCatanzaro i'm with @4touchdowns1game below - 'how to hit rutted jumps' . I know i'd watch it! I also agree that the video is also made significantly better by hearing the feedback and questions from the student. Nice work @ballou1777
! I believe I learn more by seeing both the wrong things done in addition to the right things.
Awesome videos AJ keep them coming!
We need more of this guy haha
😁😁
It always makes me feel like a noob when sit back i let the bike come up to me and then get my arms straight feeling like I'm going to Ronnie mac a jump. The whole pre loading speach made it relatable even though I'm just listening and not riding my bike at the moment and feeling it. It really makes a difference being confident and sticking your face out there and pushing through the air. I rode bulls for 20+ years and the same mechanics are used to get it over the front of a bull. You make a good coach bro.
Important for the student to verbalized the problem in his own words and, as here given in understandable terms coherent language for the solution as well as clear and contrasting examples of the elaborated upon demonstration. Good stuff.
Thanks for sharing AJ. I've been off the bike for over years and am just starting to ride again. I figured this is a great opportunity to relearn the right way and not continue with old habits.
Bought a ktm 350SX-F just over month ago and i'm new to the dirt. your videos are helping Massively, looking to get some tuition now. Keep up the great work!
It's great getting to hear the back and forth between teacher and student, there's a lot of gold in the back and forth. Personally, on the gaining confidence tip, I find that in a section like the one you guys are working on right here, if I can down-side the first jump clean it builds my confidence 10 fold as I head towards the next jump... especially when the 2nd jump is bigger. I'm stoked you guys brought up jump face line choice, I'm always searching for the smoothest line where the face isn't battered, it's a safety mechanism for me. Keeps me safe yet I'm concerned it increases my lap times.. big time. Great vids, keep up the great work. Hyped on the insight.
I wish I could afford someone like you.
I love every single video you put out.
It’s helped me brake tap, jump, corners, foot placement.
You rock dude.
Very patient teacher easy to see why he let his guard down and began to build more confidence cool vid !
Probably my favorite intro on TH-cam
Thanks! And what’s cool is that’s my brothers song!
Just got back to riding after 20 years... these lil tid bits of info are amazing! Stuff I completely forgot or stuff I used to do n not even really realize it... great videos! Thanks AJ for this stuff! Helping me tremendously!
Thanks for this video, I havent ridden in 40 years, I'm now 52 and so excited to have a bike and practice what I see in the videos. Wish I could send you a video I have of me jumping so you can critique it.
Went to the track for my first time last week. Watched this and his progression from the beginning of the video to the end is so motivational🙌
I am an intermediate rider but watching all of you videos drastically improved my riding!!! Thank you
Love to see a rider improve like that and be coachable.
Watching your videos make me want to ride motocross again. I've been doing trail riding last 5 years which is fun but most of my friends ride mx. I'm 61 young and think I might try a mx track again. I just want to feel comfortable, watching your vids is given me confidence to try again. Thanks for the great videos.
I'm just getting back into it also at 67. But after my second race I've realized that I need more on track practice because once the gate gate drops it all goes out the window and I'm back to my old shitty riding again.
watching these videos is giving me confidence and i dont even ride mx haha. you can tell that his confidence is building up tho. would love to see a follow up vid on this dude.
Thanks a mill for the vid, I am an enduro rider and hate jumps because of the ronnie mac position i have, but now thanks to this i understand where to aim
Learned some jumping tips and a new word! “Projectory” awesome tips, and he had all the same questions I ask when I chicken out before every jump, and or Ronnie Mac it by mistake.
I don’t think AJ wanted to give that sweet Honda back either.
I´ve been watching your videos Aj. You have such a strong talent for teaching, spotting mistakes and making proper adjustments and explaining in common terms. Natural born teacher/trainer. Your videos are my number one source everytime I need to find advice on riding specifics.
Great teaching Albert . I'm learning just by listen to you in that session with your student . Both of you did a great job. Keep practicing..... and racing
One thing is to ride, other think is to teach or explain how to do it. You do both of them really good. Nice job.
That was sick🤘🏼🍻. Good job to the rider who was learning.
Nailed it AJ! This must be reason nr1 for not clearing jumps. Using the "soak it up" technique when you should be using the "launch me" one. I'm also guilty of this. I kinda figured it out when somebody filmed me. I kept thinking I needed more speed!
Ive watched this video 6 or 9 times ....huge help...
Awesome! Happy to help!
Awesome video, I like the focus on one thing. It's amazing when you're starting out how much your brain has to process, it's so easy to get overwhelmed but with the right coaching and focusing on one thing at time, the improvements are so clear. Great stuff 👍✌️
I have suffered the same preloading issues all summer looked at so many videos to try and find the problem and the answer to my solution. Nothing out there has made it click easier in my head than this video!! Need to come to Dallas for a clinic!!!
👍🏼👍🏼 I’m going to schedule a class near Dallas that coincides with our time there for SX!!
I've seen AJ in lots of other channels videos, but only came across his training videos now. Awesome content, great descriptions. It makes me want to go out and ride!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Keep it up man! This is going to help a lot of people who want to learn how to jump safely!
At 13:10 I literally cheered out loud. LOL Good job putting all the pieces together. Keep digging!
This is perfect golden explanation thank you. Can’t wait to see Aj in Super cross this year!
AJ, you are getting my competition faster. David is a great guy and takes your guidance very well. I have a lot to work on with you after my hip heals up.
Hahah!
Quality video, completely changed his efforts. Very informative.
👍
Aj you are really good at teaching! I'm learning just watching videos I can't imagine how much difference an actual lesson with you would make 👍
Thanks!!
The way you described the preload and soaking it up will definitely help next time I go to the track! Always felt like I had enough speed just couldn’t get distance
This video is awesome now back to the track to practice it
AJ I can’t thank you enough!!! This video assisted my body position that I focused on and I was able to clear the biggest 90 plus foot jump at my local track with ease! Yes I’ve been riding consistently moto but only landing about 3/4. I just set up properly and bam.
Nice!! 👍🏼
Love this video. Took the information I learned from it and went and watched some videos of where I “almost” made it all the way and realized I’m doing the same thing “letting the bike come to me” gonna apply these tips next time I go ride. Keep up the good videos. Awesome trainer!
with a combination of other youtube videos and watching this i feel much ore confident when i hit the track today. great video.
that was so noticeable when you demonstrated the jump, now i know what i am doing wrong 👍Thankyou
Man I wish I lived near the New Jersey area, you're the only coach that I seem to really absorb the information from, I've been watching your videos and haven't proved night and day ever since! I'm just curious on that how much I'd approve for the few and personal lessons! COME TO THE WEST COAST 😂
Aj... You have made me a huge supporter. Keep up the work my man. Blessings.
Thank you!
No words are enough to thank you ! ❤️ved your way of indepth explanation.
Awesome! Can’t wait to try these tips out at the track, I’m guilty of the Boner Air Syndrome. Thanks 🙏
Super detail!! Keep these vids coming bro🤜🏼
Great vid AJ! Perfect timing for me as I'm struggling with jumps right now.
From Downhill I get that done 10 years ago by doing „tricks“ in the air... starting by concentrating on twisting the tire a little bit.
Try that guys
What a page, love it. Good luck AJ, new viewer from Northern Ireland.
Your a good teacher man props to you
I was known for years as the super wheelie king, but not in a good way. I rode a CR250 and would always blip my throttle at the top of the ramp. There was a 60’ table right out of a corner that I couldn’t clear. One day just before dark(mesquite’s arrival time) I was bound and determined to clear it. I new what my problem was, I’d come around the corner ok, but I’d let the throttle off at the start or middle of the big ramp then back on at the top. After about the 50th time in a row. I looked at my hand and said “if you don’t stay pinned I’m going to cut you off.” 😮 to my surprise that actually worked.
Exactly the video I need to connect my jumping. Thank you man. So thorough with how you communicate. ✌🏼❤️
Great to see cool mans progression years later at the track, he has really gone a long way
Great video and very informative. This has been my biggest hurdle since getting back on the bike.
such a great lesson and perfect explained. i would have liked to have had such a good coach. great job!
I have had a similar problem when I ride and this has helped a lot
I’m subbed thanks for making these!
Wow, 1 on 1 with AJ , that awesome!!!
Awesome content AJ, I’m going to work on this the next time out. Cheers!👏🏾🙌🏾🍻
Your tips are making the difference. Thanks for sharing
I rode 4 times on a motocross track and once in the past. I am about to turn 50 and I jumped in 5th gear and I went about 80 feet and bounced off the end of a table top. I wish I could go get training but I am never going to race I just want to experience a big jump.
Gotta get rid of the neck brace for good body position. Appreciate AJ posting this stuff. Helps the young riders, like my son.
i wish i had coaching like this in germany. So much informations in only 10 min, wow
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excellent demonstration of fixing bad technique ! I used to do the same thing, but learned about proper form and the problem disappeared .
That guy reminds of myself when I started racing. I had picked up so many bad habits from trail riding that it was hard to change. I took some lessons but if you don't have confidence in jumping than it takes forever to correct. I have some fear of not having my 2 wheels on the ground. I'd get blown away on jumps but I'd have to go wide open the rest of the track just to keep up with the other riders.
So cool, I've always wanted to learn how to ride a track but im older now n i can't afford to break stuff... Im gonna save up a get a bike again!!!! I wonder if i can catch a class at 43 with aj!!! Thanks for all ur video's I've learned so much for just trail riding!!!!!
Awesome video. I have a lot of the same issues and now have a starting point to work on them. Confidence still a BIG problem for me, but I think the poor technique driving the poor result just makes it harder. Really enjoying your vids!
This is easily the best ‘how-to jump’ video
Lol, you had us cheering with you as he progressed! This is an issue I have had, going full fainting goat with the arms and legs. Now I can see what was causing it and work on it the next time I ride.
I’ve learnt a lot from your videos mate, thanks for sharing your knowledge
The best thing about AJ is that he takes his students bike and shows them exactly what to do with it.
Ill be at the track tomorrow practising these. Australia mx
Awesome. You fixed him quick. Debating if I am fixable!!! Lol. That 2nd gap is big. Vids don’t ever do it justice.
These videos have actually helped me a lot, I’ve definitely have become a way faster rider
Love these videos, keep them up. If you ever make it to Iowa, HighSpeed would love to show you the OHV parks and MX tracks! We clearly aren't anywhere near as experienced as you are, but we are one hell of a good time!!!
You do such a good job explaining everything you are truly a great teacher definitely made for it thank you for all the lessons on here!.. Really sucks I can't do your class at mx191 in Milton florida I was there last weekend riding it's only a hr from my house I ride that track all the time it's a good track and alot of fun and josh does a fantastic job with it.. I was talking to him last time I was there and he told me about you having a class there and I was so pumped been waiting for you to come closer so I could do a one of your classes.. but unfortunately I have already payed and booked a vacation with the family in gatlinburg tennessee that same weekend your having your class I was so bummed bro it freaking sucks... hope you come back and I can make the next one..
Shoot! If the class goes well, I’m sure I’ll be back!
@@AjCatanzaro that's awesome to hear man 🤘.. The class is going to be great a good bit of my buddies are attending it.. It will be a good time for sure
Can’t wait till I get training from you one day I’m speaking positive affirmation
Awesome vid AJ. Love seeing the confidence build. I struggle with body positioning on jumps as well.
I have ridden dirt bikes since i was five. im 49 now and have bought brand new motorcross bikes thinking i would get it but never had the nerve to send it. jumps always scared me to death. 60ft maybe. am i too old now to give it a go again or is it all fear. them maniacs over in australia are ridiculous with a double shot of how far can it be sent!!!! I havent followed you but a couple weeks but i like your approach!!! keep em comin.
49 isn’t too old at all!