Private Lesson Ep. 7 || ATTACK POSITION

[@curt248]

I was just studying your group training video on attack position last night. Im making it my goal for next year to get this right. Very good stuff. Thank you so much for putting this online. It would be great if we could see how this attack position looks in detail. Where are the boots on the pegs? How much is the toe in vs the heal out? How do you transition to shifting and braking while on the balls of the feet? How does sitting vs attack position effect the weight balance of the bike?

[@jnuxca]

You are an awesome teacher! never seen a better explanation of riding position, straight to the point and crystal clear, i'm sure you know that these videos are helping a lot of rider from all over the world, thank you a lot!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad they help!

[@aaronw722]

I’m 20 and just started riding so these help me a lot, I’ve been wanting a bike since i could remember 🤘🏼

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

I’m 25 and starting to learn where u from? Maybe we could get together

[@DaCodesMan]

@@alphawolfproductions4861 i'm 24 and in the same boat. i'm from central virginia

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

DaCodes real shit message me lol maybe we can link up. I have a couple buddies who ride too.

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

DaCodes add alpha_wolf1994 on snap.

[@aaronw722]

Alpha Wolf Productions I’m from Houston

[@thetruthserum2816]

The reason your lessons are so good is because you explain the why behind each concept. This particular lesson seems to be the pillar foundational element of foot placement. Your illustration showing how jumping and landing on your heels compared to balls really shows by example... I can see all the elements of form that you describe in most of today's top riders. It's very formulaic, and to see it explained in perfect detail is so valuable. Thanks for the amazing tips. Now I'm going to have to shoot video to make sure I've got good form, now that I know what it looks like.

[@huntuhhh]

awesome videos man... i hate to give suggestions for videos.. but you could do a video just strictly on pre riding prep.. stretches, track info gathering, bike check... idk seemed simple but important

[@AjCatanzaro]

Sure I could definitely do that. I’m happy to listen to any suggestions!

[@Coldbrookdangee]

Nutrition even maybe

[@SoutheastFish]

AJ making pros. So cool. I would love to go through your training whenever i can get back into riding.

[@danielarney9729]

Basic moto realated exercise and diet regimen lesson might be something that could help weekend warriors when trying not to eat shit during the cold months. Arm pump and lactic acid control. Videos are helping, wish I had them 20 years ago.

[@mattsleep9497]

Great video on body positioning. Just discovered your teaching videos and they will be very beneficial for me and my son. Thanks AJ.

[@dielon29]

I’m a woods rider, but these pointers are really helping. Definitely the same in both worlds. Thanks man.

[@basketball7677]

Yeah mate, night and day difference. I brought a drz and am taking it on enduro single track events and I am quicker than lots of guys on their brand new Huskies and ktms. All thanks to the amazing info on how to ride. The springs are 15 kg too light for me and the sag is completely all out too haha. I'm bottoming out on everything so I'm going to upgrade to a road legal 2 stroke like a exc300

[@markswartmx56]

AJ These videos are fantastic. I'm a +40 rider and my speed is right on the edge of expert, I'm stuck on a plateau and trying to get to the next level. If you ever do any clinics in the Southeast I'll be signing up! I really love the way you break things down when you teach, not everyone can do that.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks! Hopefully I’ll be down in that area for 2020

[@robertdavis8952]

Hey Aj Watching your vids here in New Zealand. Awesome explanation on attack position. I'm a 53 yr old Vet rider, being riding 5 years. Your training tips are certainly helpful. Thanks man

[@kylejonesUB]

Whoa-- the comment about feeling intj your quads answered my standing problems! My quads get so tired after 30 seconds of standing, and checking just now standing on the floor when my knees are back my quads get tired. Thanks!

[@busybeans87]

Plus this video is an absolute must for new riders. I had to find this out the hard way.

[@paolomendioro1187]

So I followed your pointers on attack position and I really felt the stretch in my hamstrings. Interesting!

[@AjCatanzaro]

If you feel a big stretch in your hamstrings it usually means you’re doing it right!

[@paolomendioro1187]

@@AjCatanzaro you don't even need a bike, just doing it standing up it still works.

[@Mineratron]

Just come across your videos and found them really useful. Thanks bud.

[@cm-ex8nb]

I just bought a rmz250 and I will be joining the beginners class next season so these video are really going to be coming in handy. thanks you for sharing your wisdom!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Good luck!

[@lukecampbell105]

Really enjoying these videos! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@oskarstrom1812]

Great videos! Would like to see you showing how far ahead you should look when riding and how to prevent looking down on the front fender. Sometimes I get it and have really good flow around the track, and then I am lookin down at the fender again.. thanks!

[@Interface67]

I do the exact thing. One minute I got it the next I'm looking back at the fender again. I guess practice, practice until it becomes second nature

[@glt6274]

Great pointers ! Keep up the great work.

[@seanmeehan8151]

Your videos are awesome man always learning things I’ve never known everyone keep them coming

[@conorprovan9435]

I have been riding tracks for 5 years now and this was very helpful. Im 47 so every advantage helps. In the whoops this made it so much easier. Hold Position and let the bike do its thing under you and dont look down at the front fender. Look ahead. On the sand track this helped a ton in the turns/ruts. On the rest of the track this position I couldn’t get. Felt all over the place. Fast and jerky just couldnt get it. I guess i will keep practicing. Can you suggest some gym exercises to train for this position. Its a whole new set of muscles. Thanks again for these videos!

[@jacobschwaiger7368]

Just took my first lap on a track last Saturday. I was all over the place. Felt like 10 different peplople were giving me advice. All of them were pretty good riders but all I got was that I need to be in a better attack position. This is just what I needed as a noob to the whole scene. THANKS FOR THE VIDS!!! Keep it up. So much value for the newbies!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Glad the videos helped! Definitely be careful of who you take advice from, even if they seem like decent riders. You can trust the information in my videos 😬

[@Shooter_Mcgavin93]

Your a good teacher man respect

[@gduck24]

I would love to see a lesson on coming into corners. When to brake, when to get in gas. Tips for getting on gas sooner and committing to lean. I'm picking up bus and pieces from the videos you have done but a specific lesson would be awesome. Love how you break things down and get a little more scientific with it.

[@960mxracer]

these videos are great for people that are learning, very in depth with live progression. doesnt get any better! hard for an advanced or professional mock someone learning or demonstrate how to do it incorrectly.

[@paidpro9]

Really enjoy your videos aj. Thanks man

[@alexhakkert4371]

I love these videos! They help me a lot. Keep up the great work man

[@clappedoutbuilds6637]

Great video over the attack position thanks!

[@connortidman6925]

It's amazing how much of this I didn't know. Its like i knew how to drive a dirtbike, but not how to ride one

[@elliotstewart6424]

I am a beginner rider, recently got my first dirt bike and all your videos have helped me so much, but I would love a video on “how to hit your first jumps”

[@MikeyP82sf]

It's all in the hips! Haha! Couldn't help but think of Happy Gilmore! Great video!

[@paulwatkins4868]

Awesome videso AJ, have learned a ton man....KEEP EM' going

[@ianbruce9960]

Loving the videos. Im still a beginner and im definately learning. Hopefully i can catch one of your trainings at NJ field of dreams this year. Wont make the one next week but summer maybe. Thanks again

[@nathaliedewitte697]

Thanks for sharing these videos. So very helpful!

[@floridagliderpilot4101]

First time I ever rode a track I remember falling over and over in one particular corner. A guy walked up to me and kindly said "Hey if you stop coasting thru that corner you'll stop falling. Brake hard BEFORE it, and then get hot on the gas going THRU it. ON or OFF and NEVER OFF in a corner. Imagine you only have a throttle button. ON or OFF." That one piece of advice changed everything instantly. I never fell there again. A good instructor can change your riding dramatically.

[@andrewtruesdell926]

my son is 13 and been riding for 2 years. He started on a 2012 crf110 and now has a 2021 YZ85. We have been to Englishtown 4 or 5 times and Millville 3 or 4 times. He is hitting the small doubles but would love to have a class with you if you are going to be around in the spring. please let me know your thoughts. thanks Andy

[@MrXiztence]

The best thing with this Friday was this video Thanks! :D

[@MrXiztence]

Wish it was a bit longer though, felt like it just cut off :()

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks! It was because my camera died! Haha

[@MrXiztence]

Aj Catanzaro hahaha okey yes that would explain it. :)

[@kristiancollins3424]

I'm 47 and have just started riding again after 10 years off the seat. I wanted to get back to basics so I started watching your videos, and I realized that I have been riding bikes incorrect since I was 12 years old!🤦. I focused today on riding on balls of my feet, gripping with my knees, feet on pegs and proper attack position. I didn't try to go fast or jump far, I just cruised in 2nd gear and focused on my position and throttle control. And I tell you.....what a huge difference it made!! I felt in control, I didn't get as tired and it was SO much smoother. By the end, I was actually cornering faster and jumping further with what seemed to be less effort. Thank you AJ. Your videos are fantastic!!. It made today fun instead of a struggle!.

[@tajjson]

Wow, great advice 👍🏻 Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@Nyati_Jumapili]

Thanks AJ! I will be working on my BP at the track this weekend

[@jonesesente7646]

as always informative and vital for beginners like me. keep it going AJ!

[@busybeans87]

Every time I ride I try to practice BP. Keep it up dude! Cant wait for SX to start

[@301jax]

Great vid again AJ , 👊🙏🏻.. Would be so great to follow You with Brandon for a period of time , to see how fast he Will progress . I`m still Working on BP everytime i go to the track.... thanks to AJ 🤜🤙🏻😎

[@alfredoP-A]

You are good on lessons. Really

[@Ottopaul484]

Great video as always AJ!

[@mi2devil]

Thank you for such awesome insights

[@jerry-ii2pm]

Aj, u should build supermini, to use for your classes, again I like how u demonstrate on the students bike!

[@AjCatanzaro]

That would be fun. But I would have to rebuild the thing like every 5 hours

[@jerry-ii2pm]

@@AjCatanzaro I'm sure that one of your sponsors will help u out with that!

[@Daboom-ec9th]

Thank you, love these!

[@tonyburton9537]

So if your on the balls of your feet, how do you get to the shift and rear brake. Most shift and brake pedals are too far forward from the ball, and usually one has to sit on the arch to get to those pedals.

[@derekd4349]

Sweet video as always.

[@herbrachel9707]

I'm learning a lot dude. I need to get to the track and apply

[@tzimdio7392]

A question from a non Dirt Rider. Does 3 Point Cornering (V Cornering) apply to 450cc Dirtbikes as it aplies at the modern 1000cc Sportsbikes or is it completly irrelevant because of the variation or degradation of Dirt Tracks with time?

[@Moto_Mills]

These are awesome videos AJ I’m learning so much from them! 🤟🏻 Are you allowed to use spray paint or cones to mark locations for position changes or focus spots on the track?

[@AjCatanzaro]

I use cones quite a bit for that, yep!

[@michelecassanego2969]

the solution for the arm pump..so easy but so difficult

[@colinsutton7944]

At 11:27 are they off the rear brake and using the front brake or are they off the brakes completely

[@horvathpeti8117]

You are the best!😁

[@kenjgood]

Great instructional technique. It's Okay to smile once in a while... :)

[@alexholley3216]

How long have u been riding Aj? What age did u start?

[@dchill911]

Great video as always! 👌 How come you have a Stockholm picture on the wall? Cheers from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks! And not too sure, that was put up by my fiancé for I think no reason other than she just liked how it looked. Lol

[@carteredwards8469]

Is it bad I never use the front break? When do you use it?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes, you should get comfortable using it every time you use your rear

[@Checkyoursix77]

Nice tree!

[@danglebarry5156]

Love the videos it helps a lot I'm a trail rider so like I do hearscrambles and gncc so would this stuff help he any

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes, all of what I teach will translate very well to woods riding.

[@williamrod1870]

Love the content

[@joenobody2580]

How's about an advanced class teaching how to not let off and stay pinned in various different berms/ruts/turns, and how come nobody angles their levers down to force you to keep your elbows up anymore ?

[@BankEndEnduro]

any plans on coming over to the uk and doing some coaching next year?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Would love to get something scheduled. If you have a track in mind, let me know

[@BankEndEnduro]

@@AjCatanzaro fatcat motopark would be good theres two sand tracks an alot of pro british riders practice there

[@randyfrick3331]

When should we expect the Academy Hoodies and Gear to ship?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Shipped two days ago! There was huge delay from my supplier I guess because of Black Friday and cyber Monday. But everything is on its way!

[@randyfrick3331]

@@AjCatanzaro Awesome thank you. Can't wait. Keep up the good work!!!

[@saldo232]

Been putting out great content, keep up the awesome work AJ !!

[@matthewrichards881]

Are you going to tomahawk tomorrow? I will be there and I’m dying to meet you.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes I’ll be there tomorrow from 1-4 doing a lesson! Come up and say hi

[@CommieHunter7]

If you are riding and feel fatigue in your lower back, is that just 'riding a lot' and need conditioning, or is it an indicator? I feel like, once my lower back gets tired, it's more difficult to ride hips unlocked.

[@AjCatanzaro]

Lower back getting tired is very normal. If it’s noticeably the first thing that goes when you’re riding, try strengthening it in the gym

[@Jags4don]

Big help thanks

[@HunterJ711]

wonder if any of this would apply to the atv side?!

[@AjCatanzaro]

I imagine attack position standing up would be very similar, but I have no idea

[@DiegoPerez-ms3yu]

How do you avoid "arm pump"?

[@pingpong4016]

Come back to NC 😩

[@MasonsMonitors]

3:00 guy just ripping the piss out of his bike hahaha

[@MasonsMonitors]

Sorry 2:50

[@criss.adv_]

Hi for everyone. I have problems with the correct attack position, I think that my especially mistakes is the unlock position, maybe for a poor flexibility in the hamstring? What do you think guys?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Having tight hamstrings can definitely make the attack position very hard to get into

[@19Jharris]

How do we get you up to Canada British Columbia

[@AjCatanzaro]

Working on it!

[@bradgranger9710]

Thanks bud

[@kawharm]

My shift foot I ride on the arch bad, my RH foot position is better but not perfect. Downshifting seems pretty straight forward riding on the balls of the feet by just reaching up and tapping the shifter down. Upshifting seems more difficult for me?? What would be your suggestion on the shift lever position? Is higher or lower better or is that just personal preference? Thanks for these videos!!

[@MrXiztence]

IT depends on your boot how large the toe is on it. I run my shifter one click above the footpeg so like barely above it. but it depends on your boot and your own preference. To high up and you'll be accidentally downshifting at times. To low and you have a hard time getting the toe underneeath to shift up (especially when standing) Hope this helps you some.

[@AjCatanzaro]

I agree with having your shift lever one notch above level. So just barely a bit higher than foot peg. Up shifting while standing is definitely tricky and takes practice. I typically get my upshifts while in the air over jumps or while still sitting down exiting turns

[@ig2728]

what song is the intro music

[@SLP-eb1wp]

Thanks

[@motorbikenomad]

That butt wiggle at 6:22 🤘😆

[@zkacyy]

sometimes i watch these videos just to brush on my skills for a mx simulator lol

[@juanlara8750]

I would like to recieve a class with you but im from honduras

[@AjCatanzaro]

You never know, I might teach a class there one day!

[@juanlara8750]

@@AjCatanzaro that would be increídible!!! And i didn't think that you were gonna respond😮

[@Motagraphy]

Aj Catanzaro you should put Hawaii on your list as well lol that’d be dope. A traveling riding coach 🧐

[@tannerstull1393]

THX

[@caidenzagala7420]

You know your form is improving when your getting sore in places that havnt been sore before 😂

[@jeremy_moto_192]

What do you charge for lessons?

[@AjCatanzaro]

My private rate is $100/hour

[@curt248]

Group rate?

[@daveking4246]

Didnt know patty mayo was a bike instructor...lol but kinda strong resemblance

[@tiiimbow]

Nice 👍🏻

[@Matt_Nes]

Should turn the audio down a little for the intro. keeps the vids coming

[@AjCatanzaro]

Is it noticeably more loud than the rest of the clips? I can do that

[@Matt_Nes]

Might just be me but seems a bit louder than the rest

[@EXTREMEWAFFLE7]

@@AjCatanzaro I agree with him that it does seem a bit louder compared to the rest of the audio

[@AjCatanzaro]

EXTREMEWAFFLE7 ok good to know. Thanks!

[@mxfreaks]

I love the music though, sick beat. Get amped every time I hear it.

[@windshieldrepair5961]

Have you done a backflip on dirt"...I see in your clips in the intro you doing a backflip into the foam pit....Have you did it on dirt" successfully????

[@AjCatanzaro]

We didn’t have time that day because we were filming for a video, but I definitely will do one this summer

[@fernandofernandez5719]

This vids are wayyy better than gary semics and are free

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks!

[@sebastianovigano680]

I want you to coach me

[@dinglesdingler1211]

This guy paid for a lesson then taught himself everything. Note to everyone thinking about a lesson: shut up and let the man teach!

[@Bruce.Wallace]

Headshake under brakes is likely because your bike is a shitbox.

[@kellybrown6988]

Is he wearing sweat pants?

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@TripleC_Lifts]

Anyone from north Mississippi ride?

[@maxlancaster665]

Talon is a dope ass-name

[@Bruce.Wallace]

I honestly don't know how you do this. None of these guys listen to you, all they want to do is talk. Must drive you nuts.

[@btech581]

I was literally screaming for him to stfu!!

[@raymondburr7212]

Tell him to listen lol