Use your front brake around a turn || Motocross Private Lesson Ep. 23

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[@NirHason]

AJ I think you're giving us the best free "private" lessons on KZbin, hands down!

[@codgamingtv3436]

the only one

[@driften3820]

the best lesson´s of all time!!! I have learned so much from this videos!

[@villeturkkinen]

Very beneficial. Thank you for making these videos. Also you´re a natural teacher, instantly spotting wrong positions and using understandable language to correct them. Not everyone can teach others to ride fast. That takes more. You got it. :)

[@prestopasta4669]

Ur the only reason I can break tap and these type of videos always focus on my mistakes! I love these videos so much! They also help me confidence wise.

[@COWASOGGY]

Thanks for the video dude! For years I wondered why i couldn't get the speed to slingshot myself out of rutted corners and berms. I have body positioning down but i would always use my back brake going into the turn, open throttle the rest of the way, then cussing myself out for not getting the result i wanted. I came to my senses that the back brake basically cuts half of the power going into it because of weight shift and getting rpms back up. It's probably just the forever fear of falling by locking up the front wheel too..no excuses😂🤷‍♂️

[@motsapa]

I have just turned 63 and starter again Racing after 40 years . You help a lot. Endeed

[@relaxedguy]

Beginner dual sport guy here, stumbled across this video and am realizing how much technique is involved that I'm not even aware of. Good teaching skills, very relatable and understandable.

[@xojimmie743]

i wanted to sign up recently for class but times are crazy..once it's all sorted I'm there..I wanted to comment and say I've had people at the track say how much your videos help them when I mention your class. You rule! cannot wait to show how far I've come in a year since your class at Sleepy Hollow!

[@AjCatanzaro]

That’s cool to hear! Hope to see you soon

[@joshuaskidds8486]

🤣 I actually cringed a little when you said Winchester, that's where I broke my arm two years ago. Love the track, the track does not love me. Lol helpful video, great work!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Haha! Thanks!

[@JAAK_49]

This is the most I’ve learnt from any mx coaching video for sure! Keep up the good work

[@Sn0w1981]

Finally got to ride at the mx track today! It had been months. And I really need to re-watch all these lessons! :D

[@RichLaffertyRacing]

if you get your butt forward on the seat over front end and utilize one legged squat.. that puts weight on front end to keep it in rut and give better traction and no need for front brake through turn because it limits momentum, front brake only entering when shut off throttle entering turn....keep at this teaching thing..been at it since 2001,....awesome see riders helping riders.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!! But every top guy in world is using front brake in rutted turns. Inside foot off the peg is becoming less necessary with new school riding techniques. Ken Roczen, Herlings, Tomac, chase sexton, just a few that come to mind who are mastering feet on the pegs technique.

[@RichLaffertyRacing]

@@AjCatanzaro cool...yes I'm aware of feet on pegs technique..Roczen kills with it...and takes less effort....but in corners so rutted, you run chance getting foot ripped off peg...but front brake drag in apex is new to me...thanks

[@vetb882]

Wow, I'm stuck in a time warp bubble. In about 30 years AJ you'll know what I'm talking about. As a former journalist for Cycle News and other papers I remember trying to get as many of my D34 MSC riders into the papers. I remember you tearing up the mini classes and now I watch you on TV on Saturday SX races. I'm so proud of you, AJ. 💪🔥😎

[@AjCatanzaro]

vetb882 time flies, it’s scary 😬 thank you!

[@adamg7793]

I’ve now viewed every private lesson video on your channel, and will probably watch them 10x over when I can get back on the bike! If you ever decide to come to the UK, keep a spot for me! Love the vids

[@ross2k725]

Keep climbing bro! Love the content. No one shows the process of getting to be a ripper this is sweet

[@pelvi3a]

Love your videos, so well explained. And that fxr gear is sick

[@mxhusky5308]

I flight instructed for years. Watching these videos, I've noticed that AJ has the same teaching characteristics of the best flight instructors around; confident, knowledgeable, invested in students' success. Not to mention the superman save at straight rhythm....If I were on the east coast my boys would be getting lessons from him.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thank you!!

[@markclemence9429]

Reminds me of the Gary Bailey Motocross school I went to at Unadilla almost 50 yrs ago! Before that only the Europeans were using both brakes

[@ic_clearly]

Yes! .. this works.. Try it first on a bicycle. Feather the front break as you power through the turn... Way more control...

[@601braap2]

I’m right there with you. I hate when the quads blow out the turns, or just ride the track in general

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yep, and nothing against quads but they ruin a moto track. As I’m sure bikes would ruin a nice quad track

[@aeroe2144]

LOL, both ruin a good ATC(3wheeler) track.

[@601braap2]

Aj Catanzaro I would agree with that

[@bradgraham8272]

yep quads just demolish nice lines and a dirtbike creates ruts where a quad doesnt need them. tracks should have seperate days

[@601braap2]

brad Graham agreed

[@natevara8345]

Thx aj I almost died going around a corner but I knew to pull the front brake lightly and that saved me good work your a beast on the track

[@jaimieboy999]

Got into you from the supercross season but staying for the tutorials. Thanks man. 👍

[@brandonatkinson4347]

Anywhere in North Carolina and I am there 100% love what you do for free for us

[@drockbaby2525]

What part you from

[@brandonatkinson4347]

@@drockbaby2525 45 min north of Charlotte

[@drockbaby2525]

@@brandonatkinson4347 word up, Rocky Mount NC checking in .. Aye hope you get a chance to ride with them.

[@2smoking.and.4stroking]

AJ, great content, thank you. Iam not even an MX guy, I ride Enduro / Trials. If I was not on the west coast I'd definitely take a lesson from you. Keep at it!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!!

[@bradgraham8272]

just from watching your videos, ive been riding so much better. last weekend on a hybrid moto/supercross track i was keeping up with a kx450 on my ktm 150sx. he was a vet secca racer.

[@williamschuman4951]

Always good stuff, thanks for the mini lesson, just saying motor on.

[@matthewrichards881]

Great video Aj.

[@MIKEYC]

nothing against quads but.. #nukethequads

[@classicalcubing7194]

Quad and Bikes are equally fun. Change my mind

[@prestonbraaaps5343]

Classical Cubing i personally disagree

[@GT4JB]

Dramatic improvement for YZ guy. Simple stuff makes a difference. Thx Guys

[@Konk005]

The disgust in your face when u said "here comes a quad" lmao

[@Kickstart500]

Great lesson for riding

[@gavinbritt1349]

I ride with my buddy Ryan Phillips all the time and he’s gone to a couple of your classes, I would absolutely love to join but I don’t have a big bike yet lol, guess I can keep dreaming on a ttr 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joshuasmith5472]

"O look a quad 😶😶😶" Awesome video again!!!

[@kyletraxtle6696]

Love from Oregon brother

[@thedirtdigger5990]

I say do another one! Great job love the videos

[@MXUnion]

Nice video!

[@JustBeSketchy]

Wish I still had a bike. I live like 10 minutes from field if dreams

[@mxfreaks]

@@EarthSurferUSA Google millville nj mx, one of the best tracks in the northeast although I heard they made changes during the covid shutdown that arent very popular to say it nicely

[@itznoahplayz3214]

I love how you called out Winchester for the yellow tires on the inside 😂. I broke my finger like 3 or 4 times on those things.

[@chopper0982]

Good lesson on front braking

[@sanesaint5705]

I have no choice,no back break it sucks it's scary on a track with other bikes chasesing me cuz I don't ride with a front fender I didn't wipe out an 06 Honda 100 was trying to take me out on the outside I blew him away cr80 crazy fast 6 gears I love how quick it is it's like rideing with nos crs are the best 2 smokers,, I hope you pick a Cr you said that you were going to switch never. Told us yet still waiting AJ

[@zachzouyed1185]

100k subscribers by the end of the summer. Calling it right now.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Now that would be nice

[@OnTheMountain]

How can i donate or support you.... as someone whos comming back to riding after 10 years (30 now, stopped riding around 20), and honestly never had proper technique back then anyways, i cant put in to words how much your videos have helped me get comfortable again and gain confidence. Within just a few riding days i feel more "one with my bike" then i ever did when i was younger. You have opened my eyes (and im sure MANNYYYY others aswell) to the importance of rider position. Im so happy to spend the first hour looking like an idiot going half speed/throttle, while in this funny looking position as if i think im hauling ass, knowing that it really is helping me embed that position in to my brain. My buddies goofed on me my first day back for it. On the 4th riding day back, my buddies are then following me around practicing their positing for the better part of the first hour that day. All these thing you explain do wonders for some of us viewers. You know that "feeling" you get when u do something proper, a berm shot, a jump, a rut line with good body position, what ever it may be, u can "feel" sometime if u did it right or now. When i get that feeling i can then confirm in my head with the things ive learn from your videos. i can also build upon that feeling and start fine tunning those techniques to then further improve that good "feeling". sorry for the ramble, but im really struggling to put it in to words how much your videos really help people such as myself. I would REALLY love to show some support through donations or fund-me things. please let me know.

[@Jorgem1010]

Seen a few videos and so much I want to try at the track. Like that front brake trick to get a lean angle. ? I never heard that from anyone or have gotten advice on this. First time I hear it

[@jamesonthomas1234]

My mom got your autographed jersey back in 2017 in the pits...She answered the trivia question what was your best 450 finish, 4th(at the time)

[@michaelabellonio3719]

Hey AJ, are you doing some of the outdoor nationals?

[@richardmercado6285]

That intro got an automatic like 👍

[@epicbmxer13]

Come to oklahoma motorsports complex!!!

[@chriscarnevale628]

I’m about 45 minutes from Field of dreams it’s June 18, 2020 right now I wish I knew you were going to be there I’m not a big motocrosser mostly do enduro but would still like to get some lessons if you’re coming back anytime soon let me know

[@Jake_Hynds]

They are fast lol.. I have a 19 yz450fx what a freaking beast

[@almageddon4023]

Oh geez I feel old, closing on 50 wanting to get into MX for a bit of fun but the wife wont let me buy a bike :( I Watch your lessons to make me feel like I am having a lesson, its as close as Ill probably get lol.....Your a natural teacher please keep it up! Just want to thank you for these videos.

[@terryshove5926]

You only live once! get yourself a bike and have a big childish grin on your face

[@almageddon4023]

@@terryshove5926 Love too mate, six months later and I'm still arguing with the wife about it. I only want a 250f, I tell her its a kids bike, shes not falling for it lol

[@terryshove5926]

@@almageddon4023 My mrs was the same I just went and got one . Haha 🤣 i have 2 now have now she was off with me for a while but can't grumble with a bit of peace and quiet 🤣🤣

[@almageddon4023]

@@terryshove5926 lmao

[@gwzaiser]

@@terryshove5926 Worked for me!

[@yurevelask3420]

Meu sonho ter aula com esse cara, profissional 😍 #yure27 toppp mano.

[@durangointhebush7251]

09:05 "yz450 is the fastest 450..." Very true

[@ericriter8223]

Your facial expression when that quad came through was hilarious. Good class though. Those guys were lookin good in that corner

[@AjCatanzaro]

Hahahah

[@marvinbonilla1702]

5:37: here comes the Quad! (annoyed face)lol

[@astrogonecrazy4636]

It’s good thing I’m not a quad rider anymore or else I would feel bad 😂

[@marvinbonilla1702]

@@astrogonecrazy4636 hahaha

[@bryantucker6725]

Never knew that track was there till last year

[@ron9640]

This dude is good

[@kirkdunn1379]

The front brake will keep the front tire down in the rut, if it starts the climb out tap front brake to suck it back down is what I was taught

[@danielrobertnathan7749]

Do a class at Muddy Creek please

[@MrFLIXHosting]

come to the uk

[@ktweldingfabrication7891]

I’d love to actually get to a lesson, I feel like I’ve learned so much just by watching these and practicing at my track at the house. These videos are awesome!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Love hearing that!

[@jaredleavermx94]

you were talking about the annoying off track objects and winchester. i race at winchester and some of those turn markers are really annoying

[@shortty7618]

AJ heard the quad coming and was just like 🤨🧐😐 bruh lol

[@jingers_ot3461]

i just started riding a couple months ago i started on a 250 and go to the track every weekend and i struggle so much on flat corners, do i still use my front break or is there anything else i could do?

[@kaobigdog1]

Wish I could afford a lesson. I ride a lot at holiday mountain in Monticello NY.

[@wolfranger1682]

Dang I should have done your training

[@loganpyle4916]

When he said the yz450 is the fastest 450 I felt that

[@JacobLangdon3991]

R you going to be planning on coming to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

[@robertberry1438]

Is the suspension testing video you mentioned in the video available? I'd love to see more suspension/chassis testing videos.

[@robertberry1438]

Nevermind. Found it. The second part of the comment still applies tho!

[@hectorfriasjr.1897]

AJ You should come to Denver Co

[@myds1256]

Do u think the yz 450 is faster than the crf 450 on the highest mapping

[@coleamato9704]

I’m sure you covered this in your videos, but what do you mean by inside elbow on turns and what purpose does it have. P.S your videos have helped me incredibly! Thanks for the content

[@caseybrown9321]

So, coming from road racing, learning using the rear brake is different for me. Question I have is while using rear brake and front brake for entry in the corner - are you saying get off rear brake before entry then just trail brake front for control of lean angle? Any clutch feathering during any of this?

[@AjCatanzaro]

The trailing of the front depends on how much stable of a rut you’re in. Obviously don’t want to be trailing it if you’re not in any type of rut yet. I “feather” my clutch on exit of turn only to ensure that I don’t accidentally whiskey throttle. But my idea of feathering the clutch is more so just having a finger over it just in case. If all goes well in the turn I won’t use it

[@635suz7]

A J the look on your face..... there's a quad coming

[@NirHason]

@Aj Catanzaro - Can you please make a video on the FXR gear (jersey pants) lineup? I really liked the style and I couldn't figure out from their website which model is their flagship. I'm searching for something for hot wheater (93F and above) with good durability and one that I can fit my POD knee braces and Leatt 5.5 chest/back protector along with elbow protection (full protection I guess haha)...

[@AjCatanzaro]

The Revo is what you want for sure. Revo and Helium are two best options, but Revo is more vented

[@NirHason]

@@AjCatanzaro Thanks for the quick response AJ! I really appreciate you for sharing with us all of this information!

[@NirHason]

@@AjCatanzaro BTW. Can you give me your measurements and what's your jersey/pants size? I'm a skinny guy (176 cm tall) and I'm not sure if to order a Small or Medium jersey from their website (I'm going to use it the Leatt chest/back protection and elbows) since my chest is 93.5cm and the arm length from center back neck is 80cm. I know you don't work in theIr apparel store but you wear them a lot so maybe you can give some good advice :)

[@UndyingEuphoria]

What exactly does dragging the front brake in the corners do? Help the bike lean over more?

[@joshstafford4410]

In rutts I believe it helps keep your front tyre planted in the Centre of the rutt.

[@MegaAsdfghjkl45]

come to idaho skyline mx park

[@thepatternforms859]

My front end it knifing in and slapping me to the ground on the inside. Happens so fast. How to fix this?

[@smauller623]

I try some of this stuff and I suck so much I still run into trees

[@prestonbraaaps5343]

Harriers motocross in westville illinois?

[@jonnuwer3800]

6:10 when you get 9 McNuggets instead of 10

[@lewiscassidy4895]

Fast forward 3 years it’s 395 dollars for a class

[@tuboqueser]

Awesome! YZ450 definitely is not the fastest 450 though lol.

[@tylersvensson4468]

Why would you use the front brake or the rear brake as coming from a mtb back ground using any time of brake is gonna stand the bike up in turns which throws the balance of completely

[@muppetpopet]

$

[@jdc8352]

Why is there a 4 wheeler on the track....

[@gorky712]

6:45 never owned a bike that didn't start first or 2nd kick

[@motorstorm8688]

Subtitle on french please 🙏🏼

[@ktmcrush2290]

yz450 isn't te fastest its just that bottom power is good

[@standed378]

Baja acres

[@santorio7777]

Broo i just had a stunning realization....and that's this guy looks EXACTLY like that bouty hunter paty mayo. Dont believes me search for yourself, type his name into the search bar and make the comparison

[@munghini]

Skip ahead to @3:17 to skip the unnecessarily long intro

[@whackinducks]

your already goin bald my man 😂

[@AjCatanzaro]

And yet I imagine I’ve had FAR better luck than you with the females...

[@whackinducks]

that’s exactly the type of reply a bald pervert would come up with 😂

[@zfovvsandmarsnumberonedona594]

YZ 450 is not the fastest 450

[@j.d.7321]

Whos bright idea was it to put steel sprinklers right next to a turn, so much for safety. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@nobby145]

it's a bit scary too use your front brake in a turn at least the first couple times 😅

[@eli-vn6ix]

Get a clue

[@Steadierpark]

Dumb quads

[@MrJeffharper47]

It’s always like three minutes of unnecessary bullshit and merch selling before the video starts