DON'T "BLIP" THE THROTTLE ON A JUMP || Motocross Private Lesson Ep. 33

[@dirtyhooliganmx4337]

Dude I think what you are doing with kids is awesome motocross needs more people like you keep it up man love the channel

[@brianeckert3402]

How much are your classes

[@KHeidendal]

Brian Eckert aj has a video about that i think. Its expensive but its worth it.

[@BradMason2014]

@@brianeckert3402 Looks like a one day class is $200. Completely worth it from what I can tell.

[@dynamicCipher]

I’m 41 years old, and learning the same lessons as the kid. I had never thought about gassing the landings to make it smoother, and nobody ever told me because I taught myself how to ride. These videos are filled with little nuggets that are so helpful that many riders who have had instruction from a dad or a coach may take for granted, but are gold to those who don’t know.

[@maxi45tours12]

Ride a wheelie up to the top....blipper hard.....send er over boys! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackjohnson291]

Same and same, though you got to live a few years longer when the world was still sane than I did. 😉

[@wannago2moab]

Lol I’ll be 41 in July. I totally agree with you man! I’ve been off a bike for 20+ years but I’m getting back into it in June! I hope I still got it! 😂

[@mastermtl936]

I'm there with you all started learning 10 years ago had to stop from life saying no and starting all over again

[@powerseostrategy]

I'm 55 and just started riding after 17 years of not riding. I used to have a YZ426 back then just bought a YZ450F. I love your channel as there are so many things I was never taught so I'm learning as if I've never ridden before to get good habits!

[@nuchbutter]

All these years, I hadn't realized I had that bad habit until you showed us that yesterday at MX191. Thanks, AJ!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks for coming out! Was great having you there!

[@accusynca]

I love watching how different students interact with you. Some seem to just agree with what you say to move on. But then like this little guy, he seemed to be fully listening to what you were telling him and trying to understand it.

[@AjCatanzaro]

And some argue me 😂😂

[@redrider2503]

@@AjCatanzaro Idk if you pay for a lesson to ride better how do you argue with the teacher 💀. Look forward to getting some training lessons sometime 🙌🏼

[@bwall77nh]

u can get a wind sleeve for the shotgun mic if u don’t have that already.

[@yz354]

Love how AJ jumps on everyones bike to show them how to do things.

[@jonesesente7646]

that last part of the video is calming beat... good content as always.. im a 30yo beginner and im learning out from AJs contents keep it coming man.

[@jackjohnson291]

I’m right there with ya’. Close in age too, though I think I might have you beat by a few (I stopped counting after 25).

[@XJonAye]

I am 32 getting back into it, actually need to get my bikes fixed, driving me crazy

[@hornetiquette]

As a fat old bike (all bikes) enthusiast I think you make some cracking points and explain them in a clear, patient and simple way. Been enjoying the videos, keep them going ✌

[@psychoslingers8732]

You’re a good man Aj! Not only teaching people the basics and proper techniques, but also teaching them how to safely do it. Props.

[@NotJo4Ever13]

Little dude got it at 6:40, then just needed to gas when landing. Literally MINUTES of teaching and he was picking up what you were putting down. Great teaching! PS Owen is better than me. lol

[@yarrdayarrdayarrda]

Some of the coolest dirt bike video I've seen, love what you're doing with the next generation of shredders.

[@mike_paschos]

Awesome instruction! I definitely look forward to booking with you soon for my son and I. Thanks for the content as always Aj!

[@SaulieCo31]

Love how this little man makes sure he keeps good riding position all the time throughout this video! Awesome to see what you are doing for all of these riders, and the people like myself who watch these videos!

[@yamahaxs6501]

The more I watch your content, the more of a fan I am of everything you're doing. Watching you work with kids is so cool, you definitely have a teaching mentality. You are having a positive impact on the sport. Keep up the good work.

[@Dan737MASTER]

Assuming you got the Videomic Pro, it should sound great! In the wind I'd recommend turning on the high pass filter, it should pick up less of that rumbling wind noise. That and a cover for the mic like a deadcat (sounds weird, I know) should improve it a lot. Great stuff AJ. Love your videos.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Just ordered dead cat! They need a new name for that 😂

[@willesposito9165]

@@AjCatanzaro yeah man Daniel is absolutely correct. I would just add to try to have some little lighting setup indoors and keep the ISO low. Lighting is key. Love the vids man.

[@darklol701]

Your channel really makes my cycling indoor trainer sessions really entertaining and productive, so next time I'm on the track I can apply your knowledge. Thanks!!!!

[@Dashriprock4]

First. Love your videos and content. You are a fantastic coach and teacher. Well done. Second... at age 56 I still blip off the face of a jump. 😔😔😔😔

[@toddrenshaw24]

I broke my back on a 450 in 2010 at 21 years old. I quit riding until last year at age 33. I bought a new yz250f (broke myself on a crf450) and I love the bike but I'm still not "over" my fear of injury. Your videos are so good. Watching you teach is such a great thing. Thank you for your content. It's helping me mentally get back in the game.

[@ryancrow4477]

Camera quality looks 10/10!

[@507moto9]

Literally the best how to videos on KZbin you answer the questions that I have but can’t just type into the search bar

[@Addicted2_MotoX]

Aj to me the mic did a good job at muffling the wind noise. 👍👍Two thumbs up from me on mic and camera quality! Thanks for the content as always!

[@philipharris230]

great stuff AJ, my kid blips all the time and watching this makes much more sense.... I will have him watch this for sure

[@shred46]

Awesome work you're doing!!! You're making a difference! The engine sounds like the kid is sometimes not letting off the throttle after he leaves the jump? It may sound like he's blipping the throttle but it could be not letting off the throttle

[@MrXiztence]

Liking the new camera man, great investment. Wish the videos were longer but that's just because they are awesome :D Keep it up AJ and thanks for all the time and effort you put into this channel. Me and my kids love the videos and use a lot of your tips when riding / coaching the kids (and myself too of course)

[@arnettswatersystems6727]

What a fantastic teacher! Been riding my whole life never thought about that.. Keep up the great work

[@chrzanik666]

Good calm knowable teacher makes all the difference, well done kido 👍👍

[@T__Rex__0727]

Just as you said 9:40-9:50, you blip out of habit and don’t know why. This was a great video and I learned a lot on how to approach jumps. Thank you!

[@matthewadams8786]

You were a legend at ctmx as a kid, no one better to teach

[@gleniceattwell5988]

Keep up the good work legend helping people with videos mate much respect

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Sweet vid. Thanks for the work. You are teaching more than just kids. :)

[@Jrod_FPV]

Getting the mic as close to the desired source as possible is always best. Lav mic for the win!

[@MollyMOTOCROSSTIPSANDTRICKS]

Me and my daughter love 💕 ur channel it’s soooo helpful

[@jmac127]

Show some jumping situations where you’re coasting off a jump..those tables back to back..speed up to him and to not over jump you have to coast...without scrubbing

[@roostfezza7563]

Very useful info. Ive always lacked confidence on jumps, its great you have been showing quite a few relating to jumping recently.

[@jackjohnson291]

I think some of it comes from the natural learning progression of jumping. When starting out on small 1 and 2 foot jumps that don’t have much/any build up, especially if you’re going into it slow, you often have to blip it just to level out. I think maybe people take that and continue to do it with larger jumps. If you have a build up or properly built jump, I’m sure this is totally different. I only say that as that’s what I do. I’ve only been riding 3 months (never been on a bike prior), and I’m mostly doing trail and some hill climbing, but I have a few bits on my property that are natural features I use as jumps. I’ve never tried anything larger than what I have here, and the suspension I currently have won’t handle larger jumps with my weight anyway, but that would be my natural response if I were to try anything bigger. For now, I’m mostly working on wheelies (with great progress) to help get over obstacles. I don’t have much interest (yet) in MX, but there’s much to learn from those who do, so thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, experience, and time! I have so much to learn, but it’s incredibly satisfying to take what I have learned here and see it improve my riding.

[@okcmoparguy724]

43yr young beginner, AJ your tutoring is gold to me. My 11yr old son and I watch all your videos (from Oklahoma). I'd always been scared of jumping even though I'm usually very aggressive. Slowly I'm gaining confidence and trust by using your technique. Thanks and we're looking forward to your class Spring of 2021 in the DFW area.

[@sigmund720]

Do you have any off the bike training videos you do? Like what’s your nutrition and workout program like?

[@stephendavis7707]

I think i would have been concentrating more on him clearing the jump ,but i totally think your approach is better small steps and you can see his confidence growing.. So long term this is going to be better than if i had rushed into the jump your elliminating problems befor they occur or at least setting the kid up so he is ready for everything ..Pragmatic approach nice one i have a small boy and i have to constantly evaluate what i tell him you are a great source of info ,thanks ...

[@Zookdood]

I need to do this. I’ve been riding for 20 years and I raced for a few but not since 2007 I screwed up my back and stopped riding for a long time. I started again on 4 strokes and I can jump those fine but now I’m back on a 2 stroke and remember how much I used to have to brake tap when I was growing up on them 😆 I could definitely use some pointers with jumping 2 strokes because that’s the only thing that really intimidates me at the track with the new bike. Going fast and cornering and rollers etc doesn’t bother me but rolling up a jump face with a 2 stroke is just super nerve racking for me trying to make sure my body position, throttle control and gear are all perfect.

[@elliott823]

Good job little kid. Keep it up. You'll get there.

[@adamnicholson3852]

Love watching your vids AJ, the way you explain things is super easy to understand, I have been riding over 10 years and I learn something in every vid! Nice1 sik guy!

[@teodoroantoniogarciasierra7328]

Amazing Videos AJ The Quality with this camera is much better, but you have to work a bit with the configuration. I think now it’s ready to make SlowMotion (high FPS) the footage SL looks very nice, but the normal speed video looks strange because of that. Know you have a 450 in your hand no a 65 jajajajaja

[@19Jharris]

Great job AJ I wish you were in Canada more for my son but those 2 strokes sound deadly in the back ground and hers

[@LiveFAST17]

Do you have a dead cat on your Rode mic? Also if you're fluent with iMovie I feel like you shouldn't overlook Final Cut Pro - I doubt you'd even need a tutorial to get started. I've been using a GH5 for a few years it's an amazing camera.

[@Shooter_Mcgavin93]

Your a tremendous teacher

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!

[@flemming725]

Your my favorite rider giving riding tips👍👍Keep up the good work,grats with the new camera🤠👍

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!

[@Clutchjewel795]

I blip when the jump face is short and is a kicker and your coming at it at a high speed and don’t want to endo, so you slow down right before, but need to blip the throttle to keep the front end from dropping

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yep, this would be the one exception. But if you’re a good rider, i wouldn’t describe it as a blip, more of a quick ramp up of acceleration

[@kellybrown6988]

Ouch! Lol!

[@Clutchjewel795]

Lol

[@quadintheuk8870]

Great lesson AJ Your so good with the young ones I think you and the missus need to have at least 4 children , they will be future champions 🏆🇺🇸🏆🇺🇸✌️🏍💥💨

[@kelperbelcher]

60fps loving it

[@loverboy]

Great job keep it up

[@CyrusFisher619]

Shut

[@RydenAround]

You are an awesome educator

[@davidtabor5462]

Good stuff man thanks for teaching this to everyone

[@jasonluhmer4792]

Man you are a good instructor

[@TheShift1313]

I feel ya on premiere pro. Jumping into that and auditions is another world. In my professional life i make tutorials and when i edit my own stuff i use camtasia. My editor uses premiere. I can do a bit with it but there is so much. Unless you need to go crazy with audio tweaks or video effects something more user friendly goes a long way. In the mic since you face aeay from the camera and often have a helmet i would look at adding a lav mic on a second channel. Not sure how you are set up but getting audio on the camera and on a lav can be good. Whenever i film on site we always record to dual cards and capture audio on 2 tracks. Also good if you are dealing with constant background noise like a fan or something to leave dead air for 3s. Adobe auditions will let you isolate and pull out certain things.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!

[@trg3761]

Im old and this was invaluable information.

[@tripracer15]

Nice job with the kiddos man. 🙌 Respect

[@leemccain91]

Quality is great cant wait to see more

[@mikebrown41182]

Funny enough when i rode 85cc non of my teachers said this.. i blipped aswell due to me being stuck in second gear. Thus i was a beginner but these advices would have been a huge difference, my first teacher told me to literally have some throttle in the air so the engine wont die..... .. oh well great to see upcoming kids get such god help from someone like A.J.

[@JohnSmith-dw3hc]

Microphone: I don't know your exact setup and I didn't see the mic, BUT,,, those mics are usually "condenser" mics I believe, but at any rate, they are usually very sensitive and are designed to pick up ALL of the frequencies from far away (Bass, Mid-range, Treble, and everything between).. as opposed to a rock-'n'-roll vocal mic, for example, that has high rejection starting at a few inches away... and by design, any wind that gets to the inside of the mic sounds bad. SOOO, the solution is usually a wind screen. Basically a piece of foam that lets sound through but blocks most of the wind. If you have already tried a wind screen with no good results, you probably either need a thicker wind screen or a different mic, more suited to windy places. If this doesn't help, I have a friend that will definitely know, so lemme know and I'll comment again. I do live sound (bands) but have several friends that own audio-visual companies,, more in line with video. BTW, thanks for all of the GREAT riding tips and advice!!!

[@orka212911]

Good job Little man.

[@SmoothVee]

This video is so informative!

[@masonanderson7831]

Hey aj, what is the best drill for a beginner at motocross but i have been riding bikes for like 6 years and i know have good control over the bike and i have a good attack position?

[@krulleman]

Brave kid 💪🏻🤙🏻 keep it up 👍🏻

[@Shultzchet]

I've never really learned to land on the throttle, I've only hit one "real" jump and you gotta get on the brakes immediately to make to corner afterwards. I dont get to ride track very often and I've only ridden a couple poorly maintained tracks and only one had a decent jump but as I mentioned it was into a corner, most of the time I catch air it is off of a small bump out in the desert, if im play riding I hit it and let off the gas and turn around immediately to go hit it again, and if im racing I hit it and hold the throttle because most of the time I dont catch more than a foot of air and if I throttle hard the back wheel immediately hits the ground and I take off because all the weight is on the rear wheel. Occasionally when I treat whoops as rithym sections when possible (not often is it possible in the desert) i will let off the gas so I dot loop out, but most whoops that I catch air on I'll hold the throttle on because they are more mellow spread out whoops. I would be really good at hitting actual jumps though because I have been mountain biking and hitting 30-40 foot jumps, but I've never gotten the chance to hit a good well maintained jump on my dirtbike.

[@Texastrailrider]

I'm a second year enduro rider and can't stop blipping. It hasn't gotten me into serious trouble yet but I really need to work on it before it does. I've had to hit a few creek jumps in races but it still scares the heck out of me. 5th gear pinned on a whooped out, nasty strait is no problem but a 20-30 foot jump turns me into Chicken Little.

[@lamarkx2259]

You motivate me to stop riding street and get on a track

[@ethansellers6973]

I was a dumb kid on the 150 that almost ate it last week 😁

[@brandonwiant814]

I think it's cool you did a little edit of him at the end. Probably really cool for him to see. I know I'd like it if someone was teaching me of that caliber.

[@scottmorgan6099]

What a cool video, ...young guy, working on technique with A.J. coaching...🇺🇸👍

[@zoffdawg]

what track is this AJ? and would you ever want to come out to Northern California for a private lesson?

[@gavinsnyderPV]

They make like these fuzzy wind shields that you put on the mike to protect the sound from the wind.

[@williamschuman4951]

Always good stuff, so when your going up the face of the jump just keep the throttle consistent ?

[@jacobtapanes8244]

And drop the clutch right before the lip🤣 Nah jk body position is very important too!

[@sethzelinsky9]

Yes, even when there is a kicker you want to stay on the throttle smooth the whole way up.

[@jakemaruschock8614]

New camera looks and sounds great, will the kdx rida be back soon?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks! Yes, he just got a new rear tire actually 😂

[@nickylape8264]

@@AjCatanzaro I’ve been waiting for the tomahawk warrior😂

[@coreystack5655]

I blip too, it's natural. I think it's because when I get to the lip I realize I'm not going fast enough. And I feel if I hit a jump coasting, I'll endo and panic rev hoping not to die lol

[@AjCatanzaro]

That’s what I guessed most people do that for. Just remember, that’s making it more dangerous!

[@coreystack5655]

@@AjCatanzaro oh I know haha, I've boner aired and jumped off the back many times. I jthought maybe my point of view would help you figure out why people do it. By the way I love your videos and think its awesome what you do 🤘 keep up the good work man! Your a great dude!

[@dcpanda9]

Check out the Rode Wireless Go paired with Lavalier Go

[@curt248]

Holy wow. That looks 1000 times better.

[@AjCatanzaro]

PUMPED! 😎

[@matteolavaggi]

Tips: when you need to record audio not near the camera invest 40$ in a rode lavaliere go microphone. You can use with your phone and audio will be awesome. Need to be synced in video editing tool but this will increase a lot the quality of external recording

[@elliottvangorben4786]

the video quality so GOOD!

[@richardhartley7094]

Good instruction nice polite little guy that listens👍🇬🇧

[@Boosted_6.0]

How would you fell about private lessons with a quad rider

[@twistedjigco.548]

Get one of the gray puffballs for the mic it looks like the top on a snow beanie. Not sure what it’s called. Try wind protector 🤘🏻

[@revup90]

The closer to the mic you can get the better. For your type of vids, getting a lav mic would be genius!

[@michaelhaas6607]

Any tips for a heavier rider on a 250 who’s only been riding for a few months?

[@noelross2173]

Okay so higher gear to maintain a steady and balanced push but could it stall in the air? Do I need to squeeze the clutch once I'm off the ground?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Nope. Will not stall in the air. Unless you hit rear brake without the clutch in

[@noelross2173]

@@AjCatanzaro Got, thanks you! Wish you all the success. Can't wait to join your boot camps in SoCal in the future.

[@sathishc1195]

how he landing on his rear wheel every time? when I'm doing I'm landing on my front wheel is that anything am I missing?

[@Zachmx106]

To be completely honest I think I used to blip the throttle because that’s what I had to do on my ttr because my suspension wasn’t set up and if u didn’t do that it would nose dive

[@Langdanion]

You’re so good with kids... ! Heard you’re going to Kaufman MX during the SX series in Arlington... I’m hoping to be shooting one of the races, gotta call my Cowboys PR director... he knows me from my NFL Films days... I may come shoot you at Kaufman MX if I can fit it in... depends on if NCAA shuts sports down... I told the owners of Swan MX to contact you... but it’s 2.5 hours from Arlington so the logistics probably weren’t as realistic… You still would’ve sold out in East Texas though, I promise you that… LOL hope to meet you at AT&T Stadium, or at Kaufman MX after the first of the year…

[@Enice43]

The blip...is old school...two stroke racing...

[@SPNX]

Anyone at any age with this guy as a coach is extremely lucky

[@HVAC544]

Think its pretty awesome how you get on their bike and show them. I have the same problem as him lol.

[@austinhughes8109]

I think the main reason for blip is people approach the jump unconfident and slow. Then as they’re going off the face they think to gas it to get some extra lift. Really you want to find your speed out of the corner or on the flat well before the face of the jump and then keep the throttle smooth

[@guywpacot754]

Work on hand and core strength with him, he's hanging on with his hands instead of just steering. Core strength dependence and leaning forward will help him tons.

[@douchebag4743]

I catch myself doing this all the time!

[@leemccain91]

Ya man what u are doing is great

[@johntomasik1555]

Yeah, bad and dangerous throttle habit, especially on the bigger bikes. Was on a siting lap at an unfamiliar track on my Service Honda 500....approached what looked like an easy double, so I grabbed some throttle since I was going slow, and I caught that magical meat of that 500 engine. Launched it straight up, broke my tailbone, and destroyed my subframe and exhaust.

[@larrykelly2010]

Dirty job but somebody's got to do it Teaching our children hands-on educational lessons through experience makes everyone winners

[@spicypepe4144]

Where did you get that jacket? I want one.

[@yodavizion]

I’m guilty of the blip 😂 send er 😂

[@Chris-uh3cm]

Is that a pilgrim power sports patch? What the heck your bases near Plymouth, ma?!

[@joe0813]

Are you sponsored by Pilgrim Powersports in Plymouth mass?? I see their logo on your jacket. thats my go to for parts and gear. Wish they'd get Kim gear though