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You can up it a level standing with one hand off while riding a basic track. I also noticed a few years ago after years of trying to explain the proper body position to riders was this. I was simply riding down my dirt road standing up when I took my left hand off to adjust my goggles, I noticed (especially while rolling the throttle on and off) that the position my body would have to move to when not holding on, is for the most part the correct position. Basically keeping the g forces neutral with body position. Roll the throttle on, head has to move over or in front of the bars. Roll it off and your head must move back. Interestingly enough, I find myself focusing more on technique and proper body position now as a 50-year-old A rider than I did in my pro days.
Good training tips. Wondering if you have thought about possibly filming someone like Jett from close proximity and showing in slow motion how and why he is able to go so fast. Show his body positioning and feet placement and so on. Just a thought. Cheers!
Would love a training video on rear braking. I have a tendency to use all front because I’m so uncomfortable trying to get my foot to my rear pedal. I focus so hard on keeping legs tight to the bike that when it comes time to brake, my feet stay frozen lol.
Great video! How do you grip properly when standing? With toes in and ankles dropped it feels hard to grip bike enough when accelerating, where is most grip pressure coming from?
My girlfriends 14yr old son and myself Did an hours ea worth of these drills today! Aw ya! He just started riding this summer. He only has 5 hrs on his new bike and these drills have catapulted his riding in a short period. Thanks AJ. We're trying to get to tomahawk for a class. Hope to soon
This is amazing. The narration as you practice the drills is awesome. Thanks for creating this, it really helps and inspires to get out there and practice practice practice! 👍✌️
I cant understand how these guys (lots of MX UA-camrs) are able to talk so much when they're holding their breath around these tracks! Or is that just me holding my breath?
1. That's very cool that we can hear you while you ride and the sound quality is great! (thanks rode go mic! haha). 2. The Alta allows it too - so quiet. 3. N2D suspension - we'll get more info about that collab?
Hey AJ love your videos. You're a great teacher. Any plans to add off-road specific riding courses? I know a lot of the techniques will transfer but wanted to ask.
Albert do you know anyone who had a very weird thing i went riding like a week ago and yesterday i was a lot faster somehow usually i am not good ata corners in the sand but i raced super well and i nalied the corner speed
What was the camera used in the is video? If it was a go pro please let know as that quality is top class . I am going to buy one and want to be sure I’m getting one with a clear enough video quality . Cheers!
Always good to be able to learn from you. Love the shirt too prob one of my favorites I have seen you wear. I am going have to check the site for that shirt. I never buy custom printed shirts since I own a screen printing and promotional product shop. But it's nice to support guys like you especially when they produce good looking graphics like that shirt. Keep up the good work my son and I love watching you.
@@AjCatanzaro can't seem to find anywhere to buy the apparel. Please let me know if I am missing a place to look. I signed up on the moto academy site to let me know when the shop opens.
Great video. The sound quality was excellent, and the Alta allowed you to do live, running commentary in an ordinary voice and we could clearly hear you. Win-win!
I saw an IG post you did a while back, responding to a guy asking for drills, and you said "Easy. The Four Sets." Just found this video after searching again and it's great to have you expand upon it a bit! I'll definitely be finding a place to make a little turn track to practice these sets every so often. Such a simple drill, but I can definitely see the value!
Do u do any classes in the Niagara area or in onterio Canada for that matter I’m. A what I would consider a mid level enduro rider but would like to get better at mx I would try the moto academy but I am more of a hands in leaner so…
Good stuff! Do you have any videos on adjusting to a new track? - generally ride on hardpack and went to a real maintained track and it the dirt was pretty squishy and i was like a fish out of water lol
Thanks for great tips and awesome content! One important issue would be, how to train yourself look forward and keep the look there. For me at least super difficult...
Hey AJ, sick vid simple and informative. I'm old school started racing in 1983 and still smashing laps out on my KX250 2006 2stroke. I've changed my riding style less foot as possible and its way better. For a new vid, do one with pro level cornering tips for more advanced A class riders to fine tune there skills. Thanks. Australia Melbourne 🇦🇺🇺🇸👍👌
Thank you! Honestly, I wouldn’t teach even the fastest pro rider in the world to do it any different. I would have Jett Lawrence doing these same exact drills. He would just naturally be going a bit faster than the average person while doing it 😬
I have a similar (45sec) track on your way to tomahawk I made for the kids your welcome to check out. May hire you for private lessons for the boys transition to a 65. I emailed you some questions but haven’t heard back…
It’s easier to talk and teach a video without piston engines. They do have a purpose but for your average weekend warrior, it’s an awful value over a 250/450
@@joshnichols7579 Didn't say he did, AJ is the one who brought BUTTERY up about how his riding skills aren't that good. It's just funny to me coming from a "pro" who struggles to even getting close to making a main.
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Perfect match, being able to explain key points while riding at the same time. Another notch for the Alta 🏁
Pretty cool!!
This is the video I’ve been needing. Crazy how you just read my mind. Love it !!!!!
AJ you're such a big inspiration I get so happy whenever I see you upload
Thank you!
Fantastic tips especially for a new rider like me... Blessings...
You can up it a level standing with one hand off while riding a basic track.
I also noticed a few years ago after years of trying to explain the proper body position to riders was this.
I was simply riding down my dirt road standing up when I took my left hand off to adjust my goggles, I noticed (especially while rolling the throttle on and off) that the position my body would have to move to when not holding on, is for the most part the correct position. Basically keeping the g forces neutral with body position. Roll the throttle on, head has to move over or in front of the bars. Roll it off and your head must move back.
Interestingly enough, I find myself focusing more on technique and proper body position now as a 50-year-old A rider than I did in my pro days.
Good training tips.
Wondering if you have thought about possibly filming someone like Jett from close proximity and showing in slow motion how and why he is able to go so fast. Show his body positioning and feet placement and so on. Just a thought. Cheers!
Yes, Jett wand Hunter will have a lot of involvement with the moto academy in the near future 😎
Would love a training video on rear braking. I have a tendency to use all front because I’m so uncomfortable trying to get my foot to my rear pedal. I focus so hard on keeping legs tight to the bike that when it comes time to brake, my feet stay frozen lol.
that’s actually good because I use too much rear brake sometimes and my rear wheel slides out
You want to use the brakes as least as possible but if you’re not on the gas you’re on the brakes
Great classes, highly recommended .
Love your videos, they always help with small things i need to work on🤙
Thanks! Glad you like them!
Rocking da future bikes I see you. Do a practice sesh' in the middle of the city, I'd be down to attend.
awesome AJ …love your lesson vids. Ive learnt more from you than anyone else and appreciate the effort you put into these vids 👍
Hi how's ur day I love ur vids keep it up and ur content love ur channel
I was there at your class, love it
Thanks for coming! 👍🏼
Great video!
How do you grip properly when standing? With toes in and ankles dropped it feels hard to grip bike enough when accelerating, where is most grip pressure coming from?
That trucker sleeping in his truck is damn lucky it was an E-bike.
My girlfriends 14yr old son and myself Did an hours ea worth of these drills today! Aw ya! He just started riding this summer. He only has 5 hrs on his new bike and these drills have catapulted his riding in a short period. Thanks AJ. We're trying to get to tomahawk for a class. Hope to soon
This is amazing. The narration as you practice the drills is awesome. Thanks for creating this, it really helps and inspires to get out there and practice practice practice! 👍✌️
I cant understand how these guys (lots of MX UA-camrs) are able to talk so much when they're holding their breath around these tracks!
Or is that just me holding my breath?
@@SEILLC ha it’s not just you man, I constantly have to remind myself to breathe 🤣😎
albert here with another *fantastic* tip
i would love to try that
1. That's very cool that we can hear you while you ride and the sound quality is great! (thanks rode go mic! haha).
2. The Alta allows it too - so quiet.
3. N2D suspension - we'll get more info about that collab?
Hey AJ love your videos. You're a great teacher. Any plans to add off-road specific riding courses? I know a lot of the techniques will transfer but wanted to ask.
Yes absolutely will do off-road specific stuff in the future
@@AjCatanzaroAwesome! I plan on joining but this seals the deal. Can't wait.
Albert do you know anyone who had a very weird thing i went riding like a week ago and yesterday i was a lot faster somehow usually i am not good ata corners in the sand but i raced super well and i nalied the corner speed
Wooooo. I have a sweet turn track at my place. Going to hafta bust these drills out! Aw ya!
👍🏼
This is a great turn track, Can you do a short video on how you cut in a turn track and maybe how to do a small jump Mini SX track. THanks
What was the camera used in the is video? If it was a go pro please let know as that quality is top class . I am going to buy one and want to be sure I’m getting one with a clear enough video quality . Cheers!
to bad Alta wasn't around for the pandemic. It would've crushed sales and saved the company.
Always good to be able to learn from you. Love the shirt too prob one of my favorites I have seen you wear. I am going have to check the site for that shirt. I never buy custom printed shirts since I own a screen printing and promotional product shop. But it's nice to support guys like you especially when they produce good looking graphics like that shirt. Keep up the good work my son and I love watching you.
Thank you! 👍🏼
@@AjCatanzaro no problem it is the least we can do. Do you have your size 👕?
@@AjCatanzaro can't seem to find anywhere to buy the apparel. Please let me know if I am missing a place to look. I signed up on the moto academy site to let me know when the shop opens.
Care to share the dimensions of this turn track if we wanted to lay this out at home for practice?
The alta allows you to focus on your technique without any control inputs
lots of fun!! good video!!
Exactly!
Sorry not Sorry
I gotta say.
Prefect lesson
Alta is great
2:12 the cameras shutter speed matched the tire haha looks like it isn't even spinning
Great understandable knowledge for free, thanks Albert😆
Great video. The sound quality was excellent, and the Alta allowed you to do live, running commentary in an ordinary voice and we could clearly hear you. Win-win!
all i am thinking off in the begining is that the truck got pulled over by the police
Are you getting a Stark Varg? I'm on the list for one.
My cornering is really good it’s just the jumps that are holding me back
Send it bro! If you got the corner speed, don’t let off
What gear should you be in on drill
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Hit up Route 62 mx in Martinsburg, Ohio. It's a badass track and prep is always awesome! Thanks for always putting out awesome and useful content man!
Collaboration video with you and Tyler from MX Factory.
I'd like to see AJ and J-Walk race. Couple other privateer YT'ers out there that would be cool too, I just cant remember their names now..
@@SEILLC AJ is much faster than Jeff
@@mickeybeahl2233 Lets get them to do a shootout!
@Aj Catanzaro and @Jeff Walker!
Sorry kids I’m putting ruts in your track 😂
Did he say “Albert”??
Turn n burn
I saw an IG post you did a while back, responding to a guy asking for drills, and you said "Easy. The Four Sets." Just found this video after searching again and it's great to have you expand upon it a bit! I'll definitely be finding a place to make a little turn track to practice these sets every so often. Such a simple drill, but I can definitely see the value!
Right next to a Freeway ? Can't do that here.
How many more years are we gonna have to wait before the big 7 come out with a competitive electric motocrosser on par with the Alta?
Im buying one of those for me and my Mrs, awesome bike! Also like how this video has the police flashing their blue in the background XD
Do you come off the front brake before leaning the bike over or do you slightly trail it into the corner?
Use the front brake throughout the corner to regulate the lean angle.
Friggin Alta is the BEST. No audio issues
Yeah if your a soy boy
Do u do any classes in the Niagara area or in onterio Canada for that matter I’m. A what I would consider a mid level enduro rider but would like to get better at mx I would try the moto academy but I am more of a hands in leaner so…
Good stuff! Do you have any videos on adjusting to a new track? - generally ride on hardpack and went to a real maintained track and it the dirt was pretty squishy and i was like a fish out of water lol
Thanks for great tips and awesome content! One important issue would be, how to train yourself look forward and keep the look there. For me at least super difficult...
Dear santa can I have an Alta or a Stark
Would really like to see your take on hard pack, non rutted sweepers, especially in regards to standing up/position/weighting.
Turns are groovy, but can we see another “Superman nut-slam”?
Coming right up
Good Stuff AJ. So helpful! Keep them coming. Let us know if you need any suspension in the future. Glad to be a part of what you are doing!
Another great lesson from the man! Thanks AJ for mixing it up for us!
i wonder how many tracks aj has been to
Haha quite a few, in many different states and countries!
@@AjCatanzaro could do track videos ;) ..
Have you decided what your riding for supercross yet?
Bro, you are a fantastic teacher. I wish I had your capabilities.
Been watching these videos for over a year and my riding seems more fun and gaining speed ! Thanks AJ !
Hey AJ, sick vid simple and informative. I'm old school started racing in 1983 and still smashing laps out on my KX250 2006 2stroke. I've changed my riding style less foot as possible and its way better.
For a new vid, do one with pro level cornering tips for more advanced A class riders to fine tune there skills.
Thanks.
Australia Melbourne 🇦🇺🇺🇸👍👌
Thank you!
Honestly, I wouldn’t teach even the fastest pro rider in the world to do it any different. I would have Jett Lawrence doing these same exact drills. He would just naturally be going a bit faster than the average person while doing it 😬
No way you were in swanton! I’m 5 min from that track
Great video. When you say that your feet are tight, what do you mean? Are you pushing your feet down, inward, or in both directions at the same time?
anybody knows? 🙄
Thanks man. Another good vid.
I have a similar (45sec) track on your way to tomahawk I made for the kids your welcome to check out. May hire you for private lessons for the boys transition to a 65. I emailed you some questions but haven’t heard back…
Did you send an email to catanzaroracing@gmail.com. They should respond within 24 hours 👍🏼👍🏼
Cheating them “no clutch” drills
Aj nice to see a new upload! We want more, you're the best teacher
A lot of cornering videos now AJ.. and still no “thanks Rich” after hammering you on corner speed. Remember me?! Yeah exactly
Ouch!
Thank you for the tips. Much appreciated
why would you not want to have a leg up when cornering to counter balance?
Because it’s not a counter balance
But in deep ruts or to keep your balance is it ok? Counter balance I used in the wrong way
Is he really riding a electric bike
It’s easier to talk and teach a video without piston engines. They do have a purpose but for your average weekend warrior, it’s an awful value over a 250/450
Eh
When you weight the outside peg does that consist of just putting pressure with that leg?
Yes
This came out right when I needed it
Love the on board mic!
Cool to see our fork guards!
Thanks Albert
Yeah a video I need
Lets see it done on fast mode!
Love the new mic. I like hearing the explanation while you are riding!
he always wears it but you can't hear him over the sound of internal combustion engines so he doesn't talk much on those bikes.
@@queenofspadz makes sense! I like it!
Dude how about you make a main event.....keep it BUTTERY 🧈🧈
Buttery hasn’t even qualified for a pro race...
@@joshnichols7579 Didn't say he did, AJ is the one who brought BUTTERY up about how his riding skills aren't that good. It's just funny to me coming from a "pro" who struggles to even getting close to making a main.