I just wanted to say a huge thanks. I have been getting back into moto and building up to race the vets class at 39 years young (after 25 years off bikes). I have been riding once-a-month or so for the last 2 years but the complete lack of progress, number of mistakes, chronic arm pump etc had begun to totally break my heart. I was honestly struggling to ride hard for more than 2 laps, and I'm sure my 11-year-old self would have been appalled! Then I came across your vids... The body position (toes in, knees behind the pegs!) and cornering vids especially have completely changed my riding, and more importantly the amount of fun I am having!!!. This last weekend I managed two full 20 minute motos maintaining 80-90% capacity, managed to hold my own against much younger riders, and am still buzzing from it now! I have also passed on some of your tips to my 3 kids and they have also benefited a lot. I can't say thanks enough - if you are ever in Australia I will definitely hit you up for some tuition!
His suspension will not respond the same as any off the shelf OEM stuff that you run will. Also he is riding at a pro level which will respond way different if a c class rider was using his stuff.
Great coaching AJ. Now in Texas Aj just take that advice and charge the corners and rip the straights and we want to see u in the main. Cmon man let’s go
Great video! Can't wait till it gets warmer here in St Louis to try the corner drills. That's exactly what I think when I watch you on Saturday's "push that comfort zone". No more white shoes on track walk! Lol Good luck this weekend! And have fun!
Gaining the confidence to come in hotter to a turn is difficult for me, too. As a woods racer especially the consequences of a blown/ missed turn are usually trees and not just a blown berm. Is the best way to get better at charging into turns I've not seen yet, and will only see for maybe 6 laps, to have better comfort and familiarity with the bike? How do you shut out your surroundings? Thanks, these videos are super helpful!!
So I was riding woods and only had 6 times through a section I would just push my comfort zone by very small increments each lap, with lap 1 being fairly conservative. The good thing about what I teach, is your braking should be complete by the beginning of turn, so overshooting your mark doesn’t result in flying off the track/into tree.
@@AjCatanzaro thanks. I see your technique regarding getting braking done before the turn- I know I need to work on trusting the brakes do their jobs but currently ride similar to Daniel at the start here- basically coasting up to the turn. Its MUCH more fun riding like the end, though, and charging to the turn!
AJ, how do you keep fit for racing? You appear to be super busy, so what is it you do each week for was wise??? Keep up the awsome vids, and best luck getting to the main this weekend 👍🤞
Now that’s the million dollar question. I still try and make time to get in my own riding (which hasn’t happened much this year because my practice bike wasn’t finished until yesterday) and still try and get in my road bike rides/gym, but it all becomes difficult to make time for!
Love your vids Aj! Just a thought, the clip at the beginning in your office/studio; having the window directly behind you is a little distracting (maybe not the right word). Maybe rotating your setup 90degrees might help, then you have the natural light of the window lighting your face. Just a thought, we are always looking to improve :)
I can hit short quick ruts really well but when they are long and wrap all the way around a corner I end up popping out of it or Atleast standing the bike up. Any quick tips? Anyways been cheerin for ya all season keep it up!
Try lightly using the front brake the entire way around corner and if you feel the bike trying to stand up you can pull front brake in a little more to get the lean angle you need!
I don’t know what to think about the whole homeschool thing. I would hit that jump with my eyes closed first lap, and I’m not even homeschooled and go riding like once a week in the winter. Lucky him and good luck.
He hasn’t been riding for that long of a time. The homeschool thing for him is also because he was academically being held back too much in public high school. I had the same issue
Aj Catanzaro did not realize that. Most motocrossers have that same issue. Or their just not as smart. I’ve never been held back, but I’m also not the smartest.
I’ve been riding since I was 2 and now I’m 15 and I’m starting to get good do you think it’s to late to get into racing and if it’s not to late how can I get into it?
Not too late at all, will you be a top 10 mx or sx pro doubtfully but it's never too late to race, even when you're an old man you can race. Start going to practice tracks in your area and lookup the schedule or calender on the tracks website. The best tracks will hold races and it will show the local race series name on the calendar/schedule for the days they hold the race. Once you find the local race series name Google it and you can then look up the full schedule and see when the races are at other tracks in your area and what you need to join. Most of the time you need to be an AMA member to start with which I believe is around $45 a year. Then you will need a transponder which you can get or rent for the day. Besides proper gear that's all you need to get started. However you should get a couple years of MX practice before you race in my opinion. Check out the supercross futures program if you're looking to get into supercross.
JB456 thanks for the info I already have the proper gear and I bike and I ride my local tracks every weekend I will look up some races and see what I can find
@@braydengallagher1013 If you already go to the tracks don't be shy. Try talking to some of the fast riders that look like they race and pick their brain about it.
It’s never too late! Although I wouldn’t necessarily rush into racing if I were you. I think it’s smart to have a solid foundation before you hop into racing
@@danielevans532 yeah makes sense. Just seems like most people get in at as really young age. Makes it seem impossible for someone even just a little older
Thanks for the private lessons. This has been a great series. I have enjoyed learning through your videos. My kids are learning a lot as well. Cheers!
Your gift is teaching young man...! You naturally just know HOW to break everything down...& explain things where riders can “get” it...
I just wanted to say a huge thanks. I have been getting back into moto and building up to race the vets class at 39 years young (after 25 years off bikes). I have been riding once-a-month or so for the last 2 years but the complete lack of progress, number of mistakes, chronic arm pump etc had begun to totally break my heart. I was honestly struggling to ride hard for more than 2 laps, and I'm sure my 11-year-old self would have been appalled! Then I came across your vids... The body position (toes in, knees behind the pegs!) and cornering vids especially have completely changed my riding, and more importantly the amount of fun I am having!!!. This last weekend I managed two full 20 minute motos maintaining 80-90% capacity, managed to hold my own against much younger riders, and am still buzzing from it now! I have also passed on some of your tips to my 3 kids and they have also benefited a lot. I can't say thanks enough - if you are ever in Australia I will definitely hit you up for some tuition!
Wow that is very cool to hear!! Hoping to be in Australia this year doing some teaching!
@@AjCatanzaro Awesome! Well make sure you include Melbourne and Gippsland in your travel plans. Heaps of riders and great tracks down this way.
@@AjCatanzaro if u do come to Australia make sure to visit I'd enjoy a good session with you
Can you a suspension set up tutorial
_the_low_gold_gamer _ yes !
yes please!
Yes
Needed
His suspension will not respond the same as any off the shelf OEM stuff that you run will. Also he is riding at a pro level which will respond way different if a c class rider was using his stuff.
Thanks... All of your lesson is exactly what I need to learn
Great coaching AJ. Now in Texas Aj just take that advice and charge the corners and rip the straights and we want to see u in the main. Cmon man let’s go
These videos are gold. Nice!
You're a good dude man. Hell yeah
These videos help my riding so much, these are my favourite videos, thank you so much!!!!
15k to 66k subs in a little over a year! Love to see it
Didn’t realize it was only a year ago I had 15k. Pretty awesome!
@@AjCatanzaro Any updates on Daniel career? Did he turn pro mx racer?
Great video! Can't wait till it gets warmer here in St Louis to try the corner drills. That's exactly what I think when I watch you on Saturday's "push that comfort zone". No more white shoes on track walk! Lol Good luck this weekend! And have fun!
This is fucking awesome, love it man good work! Good on you kiddo the improvement was insane!
Impressed by this video.
thanks for these videos AJ :D super appreciated, have helped my skills a lot in the short time i been doing motocross
Absolutely cracking video
I love the vids. It’s nice to get tips for riding because I can always improve. 😀👍
I’m late to this video but I hope you come to South Carolina me day we’d love to see you here idk the price I’d pay it to learn under you 🙏🏻🤙🏻
Great video man more of this stuff this is so good content man!!!!!!! I watched every single second. And i really enjoyed it.
Thank you for putting this information out here
I like the one hand drill, going to try that next time. I think it will be interesting with the busy, sandy and rutted track here though!
No cap but this kid sounds like cooper webb 😂
Pure gold
Thanks for these videos man! Everytime I go to the track I always go back to things you've said
great series this , great tips for folk like me who are across the water
Thanks Aj for sharing your knowledge and well dome Daniel I know how hard is.
Thanks for the lesson man
tHANKS for sharing i learn something everytime and every second counts ..
Just found your channel. Great great stuff. Learned lots and lots of things similar to my coach. 👍
Awsome knowledge to share ! Thanks. I actually learn something even after 20 years of racing
THX SO MUCH THIS IS SO NICE OF YOU
Great!
Can confirm that the table that he was talking about in the biggening has a really good bounce zone almost killed myself of that thing
Your a great teacher.
thanks!
What's the closest you plan to be to Indiana this year?
Gaining the confidence to come in hotter to a turn is difficult for me, too. As a woods racer especially the consequences of a blown/ missed turn are usually trees and not just a blown berm. Is the best way to get better at charging into turns I've not seen yet, and will only see for maybe 6 laps, to have better comfort and familiarity with the bike? How do you shut out your surroundings? Thanks, these videos are super helpful!!
So I was riding woods and only had 6 times through a section I would just push my comfort zone by very small increments each lap, with lap 1 being fairly conservative. The good thing about what I teach, is your braking should be complete by the beginning of turn, so overshooting your mark doesn’t result in flying off the track/into tree.
@@AjCatanzaro thanks. I see your technique regarding getting braking done before the turn- I know I need to work on trusting the brakes do their jobs but currently ride similar to Daniel at the start here- basically coasting up to the turn. Its MUCH more fun riding like the end, though, and charging to the turn!
AJ, how do you keep fit for racing? You appear to be super busy, so what is it you do each week for was wise??? Keep up the awsome vids, and best luck getting to the main this weekend 👍🤞
Now that’s the million dollar question. I still try and make time to get in my own riding (which hasn’t happened much this year because my practice bike wasn’t finished until yesterday) and still try and get in my road bike rides/gym, but it all becomes difficult to make time for!
@@AjCatanzaro vlog idea for you, typical week as a privateer/Motocross trainer? I'd be super interested in what your typical week looks like 😂
Love your vids Aj! Just a thought, the clip at the beginning in your office/studio; having the window directly behind you is a little distracting (maybe not the right word). Maybe rotating your setup 90degrees might help, then you have the natural light of the window lighting your face. Just a thought, we are always looking to improve :)
Ok noted! Thanks!
This is awesome!!! What a honor to get to train with you!! And a 1 on 1. What does it take to get a session like that this?
I can hit short quick ruts really well but when they are long and wrap all the way around a corner I end up popping out of it or Atleast standing the bike up. Any quick tips? Anyways been cheerin for ya all season keep it up!
Try lightly using the front brake the entire way around corner and if you feel the bike trying to stand up you can pull front brake in a little more to get the lean angle you need!
Big help
I don’t know what to think about the whole homeschool thing. I would hit that jump with my eyes closed first lap, and I’m not even homeschooled and go riding like once a week in the winter. Lucky him and good luck.
He hasn’t been riding for that long of a time. The homeschool thing for him is also because he was academically being held back too much in public high school. I had the same issue
Aj Catanzaro did not realize that. Most motocrossers have that same issue. Or their just not as smart. I’ve never been held back, but I’m also not the smartest.
I’ve been riding since I was 2 and now I’m 15 and I’m starting to get good do you think it’s to late to get into racing and if it’s not to late how can I get into it?
Not too late at all, will you be a top 10 mx or sx pro doubtfully but it's never too late to race, even when you're an old man you can race. Start going to practice tracks in your area and lookup the schedule or calender on the tracks website. The best tracks will hold races and it will show the local race series name on the calendar/schedule for the days they hold the race. Once you find the local race series name Google it and you can then look up the full schedule and see when the races are at other tracks in your area and what you need to join. Most of the time you need to be an AMA member to start with which I believe is around $45 a year. Then you will need a transponder which you can get or rent for the day. Besides proper gear that's all you need to get started. However you should get a couple years of MX practice before you race in my opinion. Check out the supercross futures program if you're looking to get into supercross.
JB456 thanks for the info I already have the proper gear and I bike and I ride my local tracks every weekend I will look up some races and see what I can find
Agreed with JB456. Definitely not too late!
@@braydengallagher1013 If you already go to the tracks don't be shy. Try talking to some of the fast riders that look like they race and pick their brain about it.
How much for a lesson in the summer
what is the name of the opening song?
Is the attack position good for all types of grounds? Like sand and mud?
Yes 100%
I’m 18 and just starting riding and I really want to start racing should I go for it or not focus on it so much because I started so late in life
It’s never too late! Although I wouldn’t necessarily rush into racing if I were you. I think it’s smart to have a solid foundation before you hop into racing
Aj Catanzaro ok thanks
McGrath the king did it, so did Weston Peick and Justin Cooper. Hold it wide my friend
When are you going to give a training in The Netherlands? :D
Would love to come to the Netherlands!
@@AjCatanzaro Well come over seas to our little counry, I would defenetly take part in your training
Awesome vids. Love learning from these. At what age do you think its too late for a beginner to start training for professional racing?
Richyy That really depends on the person.
@@danielevans532 yeah makes sense. Just seems like most people get in at as really young age. Makes it seem impossible for someone even just a little older
@@richyy2499 yeah, it is a young age type of sport.
Nice VAC!!! 😬
Interesting that nuclear blast records is sponsor race teams
What bike does he ride
2020 kx100
Aj Catanzaro oh cool and thanks for replying✊
How is this guy making out in his career?
Ill teach you how to be badass electrician for riding lessons lol
Alright
Awesome stuff buddy! I don't wanna be that guy, but please wear a helmet when you ride. We need you at the races man!
Wtf nuclear blast sponsors mx rider?
You’re a good riding coach but you should be wearing a helmet any time you’re on the bike demonstrating technique.
Can’t disagree with that!