Jett Lawrence technical breakdown

​‪@RyanHughesMX‬
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A breakdown on what I see in @jettson18 technique compared to all the other riders he is racing against. ( it’s a good one I have to say ! ) ha #chargelife
Everybody. I'm going to share some technique, tips or what. I see you all. Okay. So I've been watching the Nationals and I hear a lot of people say Jet and his technique jet is technique jet and his technique jet and his approach. Okay, cool. But what's he doing? What's he doing? Yeah, it works is he's won almost every race and he's phenom.
And possibly one of the two people that are coming up that can break some records because some of those records, I don't know if will ever be broken, but that talent can do that. So let's talk about that. So when we look at these other riders and jet, we see something different. So if I look at Jet, I look at Hunter, I look at Shimada, they're doing pretty much the same thing.
They're on their toes, their hips are out, the back is straight, their arms are loose. They're always looking ahead. They're smooth, they're getting traction. But Jet's doing something a little bit different. A little bit, and I'll explain that. Now the other guys, let's look at just watch. SOUTHWICK So kitchen. Cooper Robinson Um, other other guys, okay. They're riding a little bit more flat.
So they're riding a little bit more, but tucked. So when you watch them ride, you're going to see the bike, not stick to the ground like you do Jet. You're going to see the bike bounce up like you don't see Jeff's bike do. You're going to see the bike go side to side like you don't like you don't see Jeff's bike do sometimes by mistake.
But this is called motocross. But 95% of the time that bike is always on the ground going straight. And that's the fastest way to go around. A track is always getting traction and always go in the direction you want. Okay, so now let's talk about this. When you look at Jet, you're always going to see him initiate everything at the hips, everything is done at the hips.
Every time he gasses, it hits. Every time he breaks hips, every time he goes through a roller hips. Okay, so that bike is always on the ground, always getting traction. Okay. And the fastest way to get around the track is with ultimate traction. Stephon Edwards only concern, which is, I say one of the best riders ever was rear wheel traction, because if I'm spinning or my back is coming off the ground or I'm going side to side, I'm not going as forward as much as I can.
So you're going to see a few motor. His hips are out, but there's going to be a little bit of a bend in his knees. He's going to bend in his knees a little bit. Same with Hunter. A little bit. Now the other guys with Cooper and the rest of them, they're going to bend at their knees more.
And the more I bend at my knees, the more I'm into my arms. So if I'm braking, I'm pushing back. If I'm coming into my knees, then there's way. The waist and the rear end. So now that we're in, isn't going to get as much traction. It can bounce off the ground and it can go side to side.
Okay. You're going to see Jet always doing this just like you would do in any activity that you want to be at. Your strongest, most stable, most coordinated, most efficient position is here. Okay, I'm ready. Not here now. I'm not ready. I'm off balance. That makes sense. Okay, so I have this motorcycle here and I want to show you just a couple little things of what can happen by when you are in the wrong position.
Okay. These motorcycles are very sensitive to change, to clicks, to pounds, to millimeters. I changed the way this bike works. Okay. Now, these guys are probably from 140 to £170 on a motorcycle. At this high level, the more weight you put down, though, the better the bike handles. The more what you put up high, the more effective you're going to be.
So when you're up here and in the wrong position, you're going to affect the way the motorcycle works. Okay. A lot of people in the sport are just so concerned about fitness. Okay. Well, you need fitness and that's good because you got to go that 30 minutes. But that's like making the motorcycle fast, fast, fast, fast, but never focusing on it's handling that.
We don't need that. What is going to make it as fast as we can, but that thing's going to be ill handling. So you can have the fitness that Jet has, maybe more, but if you're always making TV a little mistakes and you're always making teeny little bubbles and your technique is causing more energy, it's causing you to use more energy to ride, well, then he's going to be faster.
So let's look at this. Yeah, buddy, I'm on a motorcycle again, so I'm going to stand straight up and down right in the middle of my feet, so to speak. But what I see, some of the riders like like a Cooper excuse me, Roberts's and a few other guys that are top ten, they're riding a little bit more flat footed.

[@SuperChrisssssssss]

Your demonstration of foot position and tipping the bike on the stand has driven home the point better than anything I've seen. Keep it up

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad it was helpful! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@robertharden8748]

Hello, Will you breakdown Eli Tomac’s cornering? Thank you

[@jasonkirkland2059]

By far the best explanation of how it all works rhino !!! Thanks and as always very very informal and helpful tips .

I’d love if you haven’t already, do a similar kind of comparison about Eli Tomac and if there is anything he is doing different than anyone else. Maybe even compare him to Sexton or Jett just to look at the different, or similar riding styles and what can work for each of them. I really enjoyed this video, I thought it was extremely insightful. The life experience, knowledge and insight you have does not go unappreciated!! I love being given the ability to look at or approach something from a different angle I did not see before. Just goes to show that no matter how much you think you know about something, there is always something new to learn if you’re open to it.

[@rogermelling8941]

Picture paints a thousand words.. That set up there shows us so clearly that what your saying is 100% ...guys and girls, This is free coaching at its best, from the best.. Thanks Mr Hughes 👍

[@RyanHughesMX]

www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@troycrimmin796]

Love the fact that you mentioned that your technique was your down fall and you didn't recognise it at the time. You are an amazing rider, hindsight and reflection of what you lacked in yourself at the time is a true champion and helping others the way you do is awesome.

[@shawnpaul3134]

Amazing , very much appreciate this content Rhyno! I only trail ride currently, however these body position videos have helped my riding immensely I don’t believe I could pay for better riding advice, and its here for free We genuinely appreciate you putting the time and effort into breaking the this down for the average rider 🤙

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad you like them! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@babar69110]

So smooth riding and secure after seeing Ryan advices....

[@jeffreygattis850]

seeing what the foot placement does to the pivot of the bike underpower really drives it home for me. thanks

[@RyanHughesMX]

Now #chargelife

[@gregwolfe4950]

Professor Ryan! The explanation of body position with the bike on that spring stand is excellent! I’ve been trying to incorporate those moves when I’m on the track. I feel smoother when I ride. Thanks Ryan!

[@RyanHughesMX]

Go for it! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Watch Jett’s starts, his body position, every single time. He has been trained to keep that weight back as long as possible and be patient. Then you seen the similar approach on the whoops, etc. then you see him be so consistent lap after lap, and saving energy, which also gives him energy to scrub every single jump and not get lazy, and that enables him to keep his for, decreasing the chance of a mistake. He also does have that last 2-5% of that “it” factor. Also have noticed that Shimoda has upped his game along with Hunter as well.

[@jorgemdahuar]

Mr. Ryan, you are a F*****g genius, thank you so much for this amazing demonstration.... now everything comes so Clear to me gracias amigo!!!

[@RyanHughesMX]

Humbled #chargelife

[@jorgemdahuar]

Yes sir, to give an example, you must be the example!!!!

[@noonespecial1217]

Your spot on with Jett. I’ve also noticed the way he attacks his starts into the first turn. See how laid-back on the bike he is? His ass on the rear fender-weighting the rear wheel so the tire gets maximum traction! I’ve rewinded it, stoped, paused, & played it like a mental patient. We didn’t have video like this when I came up. You can analyze frame by frame, as well as actually see the stills (thx modern day HD). Yes, what we know about nutrition and fitness has improved,, yes the bikes are getting more and more phenomenal, but being able to study the top rider in this way is giving us the ultimate riders today in my opinion.

[@LowLevelSports]

Thanks for a great technique explanation. If you ask me I would like so see more videos on jumping technique.

[@RyanHughesMX]

You got it! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@VlogEpicness]

I remember playing on one of those spring bikes things at the park when I was a kid

[@user-mo8tm4jw2l]

I’ve been applying this stuff when I ride but seeing it on the spring stand really drives It home. You can really see how fast a very minor imposition of your body can completely throw the attitude of the bike off.

[@jerelaitinen7539]

Would like to see Jeffrey Herlings technique analysis. He has that something that makes him go faster than the rest (idk if it's mental or technical)

[@tylerbryant8012]

Could you do one on Sexton? When you speak, I learn. You put everything in a way I instantly understand!

[@tonygee3284]

Thanks Ryan for an interesting video Can you do a video on the spring motorcycle stand looks good

[@richpitty]

His head and upper body hardly moves no matter what he’s doing esp in super rutted corners he’s going to be an excellent rider lord willing no severe injuries

[@DonGH297]

I would love to hear you talk about our Dutch hero Jeffrey Herlings! 🙏🏻That stand is brilliant by the way, you can really see and understand what you mean with all the body positions, you can really see what the bike is doing. Brilliant👍🏻

[@mikeraskin7319]

First off thanks for the free advise/training. ✌️Something that stood out about all the front runners today and it's how they position their feet. They are on their toes but, it's as though they are trying to grip the bike with as much as their legs as possible. The top guys all drop their ankles while connecting their toes to the peg's. Watch Christian Craig for example, or Eli Tomac, all of them drop their ankles. I believe it helps in many ways opposed to just being positioned on ones toes.❤️

[@davidmaguire7385]

fix that audio my man.. love your advice but I got to be able to hear it

[@bjs001001]

Great info! Thanks for sharing this with us, Ryan. Always great words of riding wisdom.

[@lennyk9012]

Love the passion awesome bike stand tool for teaching- Ryan why don't you team up with AJ Catanzaro!? Combine forces!

[@RyanHughesMX]

#chargelife www.rynoequipment.com

[@robertharden8748]

Hello, Can you breakdown Eli Tomac’s cornering? Thank you

[@RyanHughesMX]

Coming soon! #chargelife

[@craigf7188]

Thanks Rhyno very informative

[@RyanHughesMX]

Any time! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@clintstanley9121]

Thank you Ryan! Pretty cool episode! Very helpful

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nyhusdieter4086]

Now only listen to this genius i think im geeting smoother and faster ....i got to listen to this video a couple of times more ... haha.... thank you very much Ryan

[@RyanHughesMX]

Rock on! #CHARGELIFE

[@bobetts2748]

Really good points

[@rowieg2172]

Great analysis ryno. Is jet the first picture perfect technique rider in history?

[@mango-media-motorsport]

Love your work ryno. Just one hot tip from a videographer side of things. Please get a wireless ride mic. Your videos will be 1000x better

[@RyanHughesMX]

Thanks for the tip! In motion. #chargelife

[@nigelc2629]

Your videos saved my ass, got kicked by a tree stump today, 8 inch high, 6 inch diameter doing 25+ mph. I think the better body position meant even though I did get kicked off, I was enough under control I just got winded ( the bars hit my chest protector pretty dang hard and after some flying I belly flopped ). Back to watching/riding more and next time I'll try and stay on.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Many thanks! #chargelife

[@pete7971]

Great analysis

[@RyanHughesMX]

www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@h20mxracer222]

EXCELLENT! Showing and doing is another thing. As an older vet rider that started riding in the 80's, obviously I've developed some bad habits. Sure wish I knew about this new generation of technique when I was younger.. Watching Millville race this weekend the difference in form from Hampshire getting bounced everywhere and Jett's floating is a perfect example. Thanks RH!!

[@dormantmenace]

Well if you watch Ryan race the 86 cr 250 at Loretta I believe. And listen to him talk about it. He had to ride that bike completely different. Modern techniques did not apply to the bikes geometry and frame. Softer suspension. The whole package.

[@dag681]

Jett has incredible form, that is signature. I remember watching Marty Smith and how his lines and quietness on the bike were so consistent. There are riders that are just fantastic to watch. Same with every sport. A certain perfect to near perfect form is poetic with the “natural” physics of the sport they are engaged in.

[@mryamaha221]

I've always felt like Tomac was part of the beginning of this style of riding. He's a larger rider so he doesn't *look* as smooth but if you watch his trunk / core / back while he's riding - it's SOLID . He has a bit of neck-crane but I honestly feel it helps him get further over the front. When he sits, he's a bit further back but he always has a forward lean - sitting or standing - with no butt-tuck.cBeen standing completely through ruts since 2017 (or at least that's the first time I watched him at Hangtown and noticed it). You'll notice Roczen and Dungey sit down much further forward and almost sitting upright and their cores don't look as stable. They can throw down heaters (and Roczen is one of my all-time favorite riders in the first 2-3 laps) but over the course of the moto they fade quicker

[@BrandonKent136]

Tomac's 5'9" tall...

[@mryamaha221]

@@BrandonKent136 right. By larger i meant overall. Im willing to bet he’s pushing 170 pounds where everyone else is around 145 - 160. Also I think his chest protector under his jersey makes him look even bigger.

[@DRFelGood]

Shoutout to Ryno, The “MX Zen” Great advice and training breakdown. Love your channel analysis #9💪

[@RyanHughesMX]

Boom! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@mxriderdakar]

Best video. Good job, will try to focus on your tips.

[@eric-yt]

thank you ryan!

[@gavinryan5392]

You all way put it down’ I wish you were my coach’ I’ll come to the US in a min to ride with you

[@RyanHughesMX]

#chargelife - join us www.therynoinstitute.com

[@nigelc2629]

Thanks!

[@RyanHughesMX]

Thank you! #chargelife

[@anthonybirkett6498]

Thanks Rhyno much appreciated

[@joshlehnherr1681]

Fantastic Ryno! This Will elevate the sport again when the masses can apply this knowledge 🙏

[@1176hambone]

SMX Charlotte 2024, this is was clearly evident. Jet had more forward propulsion from superior rear wheel traction.

[@rickrossi4468]

Damn RYNO, if these young racers don't get it now they never will. Way to relay priceless information in a 10 min session . Thanks from all the riders who may gain seconds per lap. Hope they all see this video. I simply love watching moto! Full time follower and listener.

[@RyanHughesMX]

We thank you! #chargelife

[@olofwatson]

@ryan Hughes talk about herlings sand technique or roczen’s downfall during motos, Difference between first lap and last laps. Or who of Jett and sexton that has the best technique

[@olofwatson]

Or how ET3 can be so fast while having “bad” upper body technique, is it bcz his lower body technique it’s so good or something else?

[@johnshortz8553]

Where can I get one of those stands great video

[@RyanHughesMX]

www.rynoequipment.com or email [e-mail] #chargelife

[@castirondreams]

Maybe a comparison in what you see between Tomac and Sextons riding style would be cool. They seem to be a stepping away from the class at the moment. Obviously both strong at the end of the motos.

[@petshopox]

Hi Ryan I was just wondering if you can manual a bmx or mtb? See you on the stand reminded me. No motor but very similar with respect to change in bikes attitude due to body movement that lifts the front wheel.

[@BrunoHorta]

Thanks for this super useful tips 🤘. I love your training stand❤️. Can you share how you built it?

[@RyanHughesMX]

Sure thing! www.rynoequipment.com #chargelife

[@BrunoHorta]

@@RyanHughesMX nice 🤩

[@BrunoHorta]

@@RyanHughesMX I can add electronics on this to control games or simulation software 😛.

[@danielarney9729]

Injuries effect body position and body position effects injuries. For Joe blow weekend slow slackers that can't chew gum and walk at same time (me( need to just go out and remember how to have fun floundering around in the slow lane.

[@daveknott4563]

Fantastic Ryan. Thanks for all your time an dedication. I just had my 6 day at the track with my 03' RM at age 38. That said I'm trying to be smart about the learning and not just muscle through poor form. I keep learning each time I see your content. Keep it up, your insight is much appreciated!

[@brokinarrow1]

it would be great if you did an analysis of Eli's riding,his riding posture seems different from Jett's ,would enjoy hearing your thoughts on that.

[@artvandelay2111]

Hey Ryno just thinking, would having the footpegs set slightly further rearward / forward /higher / lower make this technique even more effective or easier to achieve ? It seems footpeg position really should by necessity be adjustable to accomodate different height and leg length riders ? ( as do MotoGP bikes) But footpegs seem to have just been stuck in the same "one size fits all" position since forever.

[@koppins851]

as always great breakdown. tried to ride on the balls of my feet since years, but damn on our handpacked German tracks, I just dont get how to use the rear brake and shifting. it always gets me out of balance to have to move one foot so far. and to be honest I dont think every boot favors this technique. I ride the SG 12s and I think I will switch to fox instincts or tech 7s because the foot is so curved on the sg 12s

[@MrPaulgilbertisgod]

Awesome video !! I’ve been hoping for someone to talk about Jett’s technique. His soon transition to a 450 will be very interesting!!

[@zardportugal]

TOP info.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad you liked it! www.therynoinstitute.com #chargelife

[@ssse3123]

just went and watched southwick raw after this. all theory is true but Jett does ride flat footed a lot. go watch, pause and use , and . keys to go frame by frame.

[@jannep6772]

Thank you for great riding technic video! I have one question: Is there a difference how much weight you can put to the rear wheel to not wheelie all the time if you are a heavier rider like me 100 kg (220 lbs)? I can understand that more lightweight riders can do it but what about heavier riders. I have my bikes race sag set at 107 mm so it’s good for my weight but there must be a limit how much extra weight you can put to the rear wheel as these mx motorcycles are designed for riders weight around 70-80 kg.

[@diceshark8232]

can you describe how this would apply to trials riding? i definitely notice a difference when unweighting the bike for riding over logs and up ledges when on the balls of my feet.

[@SketchyXC]

Great insight! You're the John Madden of dirtbikes 🤘

[@RyanHughesMX]

#CHARGELIFE!!!!!!

[@bbb129]

Lol

[@kylereece575]

Jetts advantage is his older bros a gp rider(ex) so he's learnt that pace early .

[@straighttimestirrups]

It would be interesting to have you compare Jett’s techniques to someone like David Bailey, JMB, Tortelli etc. Back then the Technique promoted was the Attack Position. The only variation that I recall then vs now is I don’t recall the balls of the feet on the pegs, but the elbows up, hips back was apart of the Attack Position technique.

[@earl6969]

Doughnuts and hauling ass...next up...how to say winna winna lobster dinna without smiling. *Ya just can't

[@Evo836]

All valid point Ryan the foot position is where I found most of my problem as the wear on my Tech 10's showed some wear on the balls of my feet but middle arch was where the most heavy wear was. My friend pointed out that I always looked too stiff torso but my arms where always lose and never had arm pump in all the years I raced but great feel and the wear on my grips was always the same even today.

[@raddestraven]

Good advice! The truth is we have to make the best of what is available to us, the manufacturers have not been thinking outside the box since the 80's. I am an avid rider and a nutty inventor that can see some major flaws in the so called latest designs. I am a two stroke rider at heart but I don't see these changes coming soon, not until the electric bikes take over because of the amount of engineering needed to blend all these changes together with the gas engines, although it can be done. Back to the drawing board ktm, lets see what you can really come up with.

[@harveysmith552]

Great demonstration finally somebody shows us in layman terms something we all can understand great job Ryan you are an asset to the sport keep it up

[@RyanHughesMX]

I appreciate that! #chargelife

[@williamschuman4951]

You are the technician whisperer of the mx world

[@TheFastphill]

Thanks Ryno I being watching you videos and trying to ride toes on the pegs .I have also noticed the people I ride with standing straight up their bike get kicked around alot

[@clemsontigz1]

He's so fkn dead on. The sport has tried to bash /black ball Ryan or they try to Label him crazy .. Ryan's brilliant , he's taken common sense and brought to the for front , all these trainers ? Roll there eyes at his techniques but only Aldon an Hughes have created blueprints that I believe trainers will use 20 years from now. Good stuff Ryan

[@rickygere9276]

Ryno can you talk about riding position in turns and corners, do i stay in the attack position, i see most pro’s sitting and i noticed eli is keeping both feet on pegs thru turns

[@luckyprodaksn3854]

can you do a video like this about european riders Gajser, Prado, Fevbre, Herlings etc?

[@misteraric]

Can you break down Haiden Deegan’s riding technique?

[@thatcherramsey1440]

really helpful man thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@wetdookie3808]

I love watching Jett and sexton ride. They make it look so effortless.

[@artofplanets]

This is very interesting stuff. It will make watching the races that much more fun.

[@adamfadley4224]

Would it be fair to say that the overall principle you're getting at is bike movement and body movement are independent of each other?

[@babar69110]

Ryan, great videos, useful contents, but please ! invest on a lavalier or any mic, even the cheapest ;)

[@jeremys1496]

Thank you ryno !!!

[@RyanHughesMX]

My pleasure! #chargelife

[@neilrowe119]

I'm no expert but why aren't all other guys doing the same thing since this is known?

[@ML-lg4ky]

Ryan, Are teams allowed to change the geometry of the bike to add rear weight?

[@JonnyJetson754]

The reason bmx riders sometimes are so good on moto. You have to use these techniques to do almost anything on a bmx bike

[@codforlife]

Your microphone technique needs some work.

[@DonGH297]

Love it mate thanks and cheers 👍🏻

[@tonygSDWR]

Great insights, I always take away good information from your videos. The audio is a little difficult to hear, but I like the bike as a visual aid to help demonstrate your advice.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Noted. #chargelife

[@Carbonx007]

Little louder buddy...

[@RyanHughesMX]

Will do!

[@HONDAalan]

Awesome way to explain Ryan! 💯

[@lizzydog5728]

JETT DEMONSTRATED IN MOTO 1 RD7 THE RIGHT THING ISNT ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO HIM!

[@chrsmcwtrs]

Youre a good man Ryan Hughes!!!

[@KTMr-sw7iz]

I’m old and suck as a rider but wow this is great

[@kevinanderson396]

Thanks Ryno. Been trying to follow your advise and it seems like I end up on the arches more than I would like. I know it can't be 100% of the time (on toes) because (I think) I need to cover the rear Brake when I'm slowing down or get squirrely. It's my old instinctive trait I developed back in the eighties (yes I'm that old!) . It's so hard to un-due bad habits that are decades old--but "Grandpa" is trying! Thanks for what you are doing! IMHO you are the best teacher out there.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Humbled... #chargelife

[@gregbrown1244]

So balls of the feet on pegs are out back to toes?? Thanks for the great info!

[@stephangiannoulidis509]

Mate, I will be showing this to my boys in a few years when they can consume this information.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Ride on #chargelife

[@rad9693]

Nice breakdown Ryno, thanks bro.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Any time! #chargelife

[@RideWithTheWolf]

Just pretend you're a tyrannosaurus rex ...

[@mrabrasive51]

If you ride on your toes how do you shift?

[@malikedwards2180]

That is an awsome stand!

[@jeremycollins3408]

Great stuff 👍

[@dazmckeown9428]

Awesome new room Ryno 💯🤙🏼

[@travislefebre5991]

I learned alot right here

[@MrJudohead]

Another great explanation from the Mr. Miyagi of motocross. Thank you for what you do. Can't wait to attend another one of your classes.

[@RyanHughesMX]

February 11th @ Cahuilla or our retreat at my house Feb 3-4th.

[@MrJudohead]

@@RyanHughesMX I'll definitely look into it