How did Ross qualify for Loretta Lynn’s after only 3 years of ever riding a dirt bike?!?

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  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2021
  • Ross has been my student since day 1, even after getting injured at his very first class with me! He decided to not race his entire first year and only practice technique and do the drills required to make him safe. Less than three years later he’s qualified for the biggest amateur national race in the world, Loretta Lynn’s!
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  • @AjCatanzaro
    @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety +22

    Thanks for watching guys! Ross is a great kid and it’s cool to see how quickly he’s improved.
    If you want to improve as quickly as he has, make sure you join The Moto Academy and train with me online 😎 club.themotoacademy.com

    • @mihaslak8663
      @mihaslak8663 Před 2 lety

      Great videos love to watch them and learn a lot of them but i have a question i have been riding motocross since i was 6 but i stoped when i was 11 and now at 15 i'm at the point to race and ride again the old bike is to little for me to ride so i have no idea should i buy the 125 2stroke or should i buy the 250 4 storke if i want to get back to racing and riding does any body have any ideas

    • @CG-11235spiral
      @CG-11235spiral Před 2 lety

      Albert, you’re the man... I also would like to thank you for doing the 259 tribute back in 18 (I think). That was the business. Looked just like James back in the day. Still got my 259 fox poster of James in the garage.
      Ross is looking quick good job on that!

    • @crispincurtis8585
      @crispincurtis8585 Před 2 lety

      I like your sponsors 😎👍🤙 Aj

  • @ccorbin18
    @ccorbin18 Před 2 lety +41

    Ross was at a class you taught at MX23. He was very impressive and a very kind, well mannered kid. I'm glad that he is having success. I'm rooting for him

  • @krysoconnor3648
    @krysoconnor3648 Před 2 lety +21

    This mama bear is super proud of you both Ross and AJ! you both have accomplished so much these past few years. Lots of great things to come and I can't wait to watch and do my part when needed. -Love you guys!

  • @GiantMX
    @GiantMX Před 2 lety +31

    techniques almost identical with yours. literally line choice is the only difference that i can see. what a badass kid!

  • @jasonmiller6983
    @jasonmiller6983 Před 2 lety +6

    This is exactly how I have been treating my own riding. Not once have I worried about how fast I am going. Always technique, thanks to your videos, knowing the speed will come! Good luck young man

  • @pc-dc4gm
    @pc-dc4gm Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to see parents are out there supporting their kids. My mom watched me crash when I was 15 during a race (a crash I walked away from) and made me sell my bike the next day. I'm 29 now and can finally afford a 250f. A lot of lost time...parents support your kids

  • @jonsheets6392
    @jonsheets6392 Před 2 lety +2

    Shoutout to these people man this is the heart of the sport

  • @jamesdavidson1036
    @jamesdavidson1036 Před 2 lety

    Another great video and Ross your awesome ! Thanks for sharing AJ, really enjoyed it 👍👍

  • @edwardvanwormer6993
    @edwardvanwormer6993 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Love this story, and also how stoked you were after the moto.

  • @jedielder7970
    @jedielder7970 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations, Ross... you're an inspiration and good luck at Loretta's. Good job professor AJ. 👍

  • @mikeedwards1426
    @mikeedwards1426 Před 2 lety +3

    That's the best way to do it. We will get there AJ soon. Still my favorite trainer and got the humor to back it up. Great job Ross. been watching you for a year now. awesome progress!

  • @mxsmitz201
    @mxsmitz201 Před 2 lety +2

    It was awesome going to your class and having Ross there basically as your guinea pig showing us how it’s done then a week later seeing him at the regional!! I definitely did my best to follow him around in practice 😂

  • @user-ho2sn5yi9u
    @user-ho2sn5yi9u Před 2 lety

    You are great !!! Keep coaching motocross need you!!!

  • @roddkugler2068
    @roddkugler2068 Před 2 lety +5

    I've raced bmx for a long time, xc mtb racing for 15 years! Never been on a Motocross bike BUT you make me want to get a bike bad!!!

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety +2

      Do it! 😬

    • @leatherman3101
      @leatherman3101 Před 2 lety +1

      You only live once, do it!

    • @tykemp40
      @tykemp40 Před 2 lety

      If you do it (and you should, there's no substitute) just really manage your expectations your first few months, otherwise you might find yourself more discouraged after a ride than stoked. This kid is a good example of just easing into it and checking those important boxes first, before biting off too much. Good luck - have fun if you give it a try.

    • @streetrider11
      @streetrider11 Před 2 lety

      Do it man, I got my first motorbike after 10+ years of bmx,mtb ect.. and it's amazing. I just ride around the woods with my buddy's and love it. Like mtb riding but the up hills are more fun lmao

  • @coltrichardson6372
    @coltrichardson6372 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for having a channel and posting videos that are great

  • @traviszilliox557
    @traviszilliox557 Před 2 lety

    I’ve been riding and racing hare scrambles most of my time riding, and riding is what I love. I started riding and racing motocross two years ago, and I love it. I’m hoping you get a chance to do a class in Michigan at some point. I really like how you take the time to thoroughly explain techniques and drills with the riders, and always giving constructive feedback. I think doing a class and signing up for the online academy (as well as getting in the gym) could help take my riding to the next level!

  • @JG7Racer
    @JG7Racer Před 2 lety +2

    Great content. Keep it up guys. We're watching!⚡😁👍🔥

  • @helodriver20
    @helodriver20 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations Ross! 🏆 Testimate to just how good AJ is at teaching and your listening. ❤️🇺🇸🏆

  • @peterl3220
    @peterl3220 Před 2 lety +1

    This dude is going places. Good work Ross, smooth is fast.

  • @dantolo817
    @dantolo817 Před 2 lety

    What a great video AJ

  • @davemckillit
    @davemckillit Před 2 lety +1

    Aj nice work with the go pro and Ross's form looked amazing.

  • @144moto
    @144moto Před 2 lety +2

    Jumped into a few NEMX races this season in New England got to race Ross is 250c! Awesome rider fast paced good starts right out front always never would of imagined only 3 years keep up the good work!

  • @troyhodulik5542
    @troyhodulik5542 Před 2 lety +5

    Hello. This was great to see Albert Joseph. You should be very proud of yourself (while staying humble of course! LOL)! Being a teacher and mentor that can help others is such a worthwhile endeavor. Obviously, your teaching style and technique is working. I did something similar but went to a coach for archery to improve in IBO competition (shooting foam animal targets). I shot thousands of arrows into a bag target from 3' away for a year just as the instructor outlined. Went back to competition a totally different archer (improved my scores from 240/300 to 290+/300). Anywho, back to you and the Moto Academy....well done AJ. These are great success stories to share. Toodles!!

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you! There’s no question that focusing on the basics works!

  • @bradenqw3765
    @bradenqw3765 Před 2 lety

    this is honestly inspiring, I've been riding for 3 years, only a year with riding every week sometimes twice a week, I've never raced and when I ride im always trying to implement the technique I always see in the videos and im already faster than I was a year ago while feeling much safer and I don't even try.

  • @TwistedTriggerEnduro
    @TwistedTriggerEnduro Před 2 lety

    That's some serious wheel to wheel racing. Much respect!

  • @wideopenwilly4512
    @wideopenwilly4512 Před 2 lety

    Go ross that was an awesome day I had so much fun!!!!!

  • @dougroberts7073
    @dougroberts7073 Před 2 lety +1

    Seems like a great kid. Thats why I love motocross!

  • @mtbsack590
    @mtbsack590 Před 2 lety

    Hell yeah the stuff dreams are made of. Keep it up!

  • @leadhead7338
    @leadhead7338 Před 2 lety

    My Son and Nephews first year in Motocross, and riding a dirtbike, we have had them in the points Championship in VT and NH my boy is 11 racing the 65 c class and open class, on his 2009 Monster Edition KX65, hes 3rd in VT, and NH in points, and my Nephew races the 250 class with a CR250F and he has Dominated both states, and has already clinched both Championships, and all his classes! Keep Rippin'em up Boys, im so proud of you both!
    AMERICA STRONG
    STAY FREE
    LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC

  • @steelshotproductions
    @steelshotproductions Před 2 lety +3

    Damn.....Ross was shredding it. Color me impressed.

  • @doug_errickson
    @doug_errickson Před 2 lety

    Wow, amazed. True testament.

  • @hung8969
    @hung8969 Před 2 lety

    This is was pretty cool to watch. Good technique and looks like he’s riding the bike more than the bike riding him

  • @themxbunchdanny7588
    @themxbunchdanny7588 Před 2 lety

    I love the way you respect the slower riders

  • @maxrpm2215
    @maxrpm2215 Před 2 lety +3

    What i noticed more of and this is a hard technique too acquire and usually comes with time. He is patient when it comes to passing or being passed. No crazy over revs or trying to pass back in the next corner with some stupid move. His just smooth and patient.
    Awesome 👏👏👏👏👏👏
    Australia, Melbourne 🇦🇺🇺🇸

  • @lmtada
    @lmtada Před 2 lety +1

    Impressive. 5 years he should be supercross champ. Go Ross. 👍👍

  • @zacheryreaves7746
    @zacheryreaves7746 Před 2 lety

    This is awesome

  • @SurfRinseRepeat
    @SurfRinseRepeat Před 2 lety +2

    Ross riding really good!

  • @ryanlorance6168
    @ryanlorance6168 Před 2 lety

    Salute AJ 🤘🏻

  • @AshtonFranklin1
    @AshtonFranklin1 Před 2 lety

    Also please come to Michigan and do a class that would be amazing and id definitely be there

  • @eric6rock
    @eric6rock Před 2 lety

    It will and it will always be. Its about the rider not the bike, always invest in the skills and technique slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Learning from the best and starting from scratch is better than learning so many years going fast and then getting injured. I have not ridden about 1 year but it was also three years ago when i first started riding. I watched as Many Catanzaro and MxFactory Videos started immitaing the style and techniques and got better and kept building and building. Though I lost that momentum I have been working hard to get a YZ125 with new gear and possibly wanting to take moto lessons.
    It's never to late, some of us did not have the opportunity to ride at young.

  • @chaselinaweaver7276
    @chaselinaweaver7276 Před 2 lety +1

    that was me #727 @3:55 riding with ross an stepek. an then after 4:00 riding with Aj 🤘🏼🤘🏼💯 so sick thanks aj for having me in the video

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety +1

      👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @chaselinaweaver7276
      @chaselinaweaver7276 Před 2 lety

      that was my first time back on bike after my neck an back injury it was sweet to get pushed by you for a lap

    • @chaselinaweaver7276
      @chaselinaweaver7276 Před 2 lety

      I wanna do your classes very soon

  • @djp4206
    @djp4206 Před 2 lety

    The lads ripping 👍

  • @chupacabraracing181
    @chupacabraracing181 Před 2 lety +4

    I can't wait to be at the class there on the 30th! Nervous but excited. I started on a pw50 at 4 and raced up until 22. Got out of it completely. I'm 34 now and bought a 2019 RMZ 450 about 3 months ago. Im not gonna lie, I thought I'd be able to pick right back up where I left off at and that's not the case at all. Don't get me wrong I'm not terrible but damn sure not as fast as I was at 22. At least I'm finally passed the SEVERE arm pump stage and can ride more than 3 laps 😂😂😂

    • @nine9sixSPS
      @nine9sixSPS Před 2 lety +3

      I hope you come back and update us on your experience.
      I'm in a similar situation as you. I got out of the sport for (too long) and now I'm back at the age of 35. I bought a 2022 YZ450F last month had a near-identical mindset, "It's got to be like riding a bike..."
      I broke the bike in on my property and went to the track the following weekend. Quite the humbling experience!
      Like you, I am not terrible by any stretch but I have to keep proper form on my mind the entire time I'm riding else bad habits and lazy riding takes over.
      The physical toll was also very real, and I fancy myself in pretty good shape for my age and occupation!
      Those few laps before mental and physical fatigue set in...I had a BLAST!
      I got back into moto shortly after AJ was in my neck of the woods so I didn't have the opportunity to attend his class.
      To make up as much lost ground as I can, I study all of his (and Tyler's) videos, as well as became a member of The Moto Academy. The next time AJ is hosting a class near me a few friends and I vowed to attend. I refresh the "Tour" section of The Moto Academy every day, hoping to see my area on the list.
      I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious of your upcoming class! I'm sure it'll be awesome!!

    • @krysoconnor3648
      @krysoconnor3648 Před 2 lety

      @@nine9sixSPS keep looking! ☺️ you never know where Aj is going to go next. Where are you from?

    • @nine9sixSPS
      @nine9sixSPS Před 2 lety +1

      @@krysoconnor3648 North-Central Florida.
      I live about 10 minutes from Gatorback.

  • @MX-CO
    @MX-CO Před 2 lety

    Loretta's is so fun to go to, I've never raced there but gone twice just to watch and camp and it's still a great time!

    • @richardferrell4362
      @richardferrell4362 Před 2 lety +1

      racing there is terrible. Expect to spend about $7k to go and to ride one of the smallest tracks that has the most people on it. Its not great

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO Před 2 lety

      @@richardferrell4362 I've never ridden it but I ride just for anyway, but the atmosphere, and watching the races Is fun. I can't disagree about it being expensive.

  • @Yzfjoshy
    @Yzfjoshy Před 2 lety

    Hey Aj!! You should totally teach a class at Moto40 in North Carolina, it's Chad Reeds place. But if you could that would be sick 🤙🤙

  • @mathewflood1517
    @mathewflood1517 Před 2 lety +3

    This is awesome, congrats Ross! And AJ “this is what I needed… more dirt in my mouth” 😂😂

  • @DoubleOJoe
    @DoubleOJoe Před 2 lety +1

    I have a video on my channel ross is next to me on the gate in 250 c class about 2 years ago I beat him then he would smoke me now! I need to get myself to some of your class Great video!

  • @vernmoser7721
    @vernmoser7721 Před 2 lety

    Great strategy, I am always trying to go faster than I am comfortable. I just figured that’s how it was.

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety

      You’re not alone. Most people ride that way!! But it’s not correct. Slow down, learn to do it right, and in 6 months you’ll be going faster than you ever have but feel like you’re going half the speed!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety

      You’re not alone. Most people ride that way!! But it’s not correct. Slow down, learn to do it right, and in 6 months you’ll be going faster than you ever have but feel like you’re going half the speed!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @austintops
    @austintops Před 2 lety +2

    AJ I thought Ross was wiping camera and going all over . BUT you say that was you eating dirt trying the block pass. Man really good sh@$. AJ you should be proud of yourself man, your teaching technique, and everyone wants to work with you. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈. Plus Ross keep up the hard work, I is showing great results.
    Peace ✌️

    • @austintops
      @austintops Před 2 lety

      Ross . Sorry not I. Your hard work is showing

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety

      Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @ataiken8406
    @ataiken8406 Před 2 lety +3

    That's what I am doing as a 45 +, save your old man comments, started riding moto at 31 as a weekend warrior, now I've been watching, learning and implementing for about 7 months and will start racing in February , live in GA. We will see!!!!!!

  • @dantolo817
    @dantolo817 Před 2 lety

    How good

  • @momoney3695
    @momoney3695 Před 2 lety

    Damn that shit looks fun !!! Wooohooo !! Felt like I was in the race

  • @russiandisaster492
    @russiandisaster492 Před 2 lety

    Holy moly this kid hauls mail. 3 years on the bike??? Unbelievable 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 how many classes did he take with you AJ?

  • @WaydeStuwe
    @WaydeStuwe Před 2 lety +1

    PROVEN TO WORK. Let’s freaking goo! 😎

  • @danielevans532
    @danielevans532 Před 2 lety +3

    What a goon😬. Getting fast Ross!

  • @jacob3517
    @jacob3517 Před rokem

    Can we get an update video on Ross?

  • @sbbeowulf8296
    @sbbeowulf8296 Před 2 lety

    It’s easy to pick up if you just started on a big bike and have proper training because you learn so fast and make almost no bad habits I’ve been racing for almost 5 years and from racing you can learn a lot more aggression but it also gives you bad technique and when you push it all the time

  • @ryanracesmx9609
    @ryanracesmx9609 Před 2 lety

    7:50 holy he ZOOMED

  • @kylethomson5614
    @kylethomson5614 Před 2 lety

    Hey AJ, sick vid as always. Any impressions on the 21 rockstar fc450?
    Good/bad things about it?

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety +1

      I think that was a 22 350 and I absolutely loved it!!!!

  • @HNTRTV
    @HNTRTV Před 2 lety

    Do a class in NorCal

  • @charlescoleman2288
    @charlescoleman2288 Před 2 lety

    Dayum!

  • @craigsteinman9807
    @craigsteinman9807 Před 2 lety +1

    It's obvious how he did it AJ .he took your class and then practiced what you taught him..

  • @mjtoogood9828
    @mjtoogood9828 Před 2 lety

    🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @tysondavis9116
    @tysondavis9116 Před 2 lety

    Are you gonna be riding rockstar husky now?

  • @dmitrijusgerikas11
    @dmitrijusgerikas11 Před rokem

    🥇

  • @MX-CO
    @MX-CO Před 2 lety +1

    That's Rad to qualify with such a short time on a bike!

    • @nissan_6828
      @nissan_6828 Před 2 lety

      U dont have to ride from a young age to be good, if you have heart, you can achieve good results quickly, it’s 50% skill 50% heart and motivation man, and if you have heart, you’ll train hard asf too

    • @MX-CO
      @MX-CO Před 2 lety

      @@nissan_6828 Yeah there have been stories of guys with a late career, John Dowd is probably the most well known

    • @nissan_6828
      @nissan_6828 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MX-CO personally, i started riding dirt bikes a year ago, i’m enjoying it and i’ve been working on technique a lot, but i’m hella passionate and always excited to ride which helps

  • @quixy683
    @quixy683 Před 2 lety +2

    Anotha banga

  • @MatkatMusic
    @MatkatMusic Před 2 lety

    How did he lacerate his liver? Did he fall on the handlebar or footpeg?

    • @krysoconnor3648
      @krysoconnor3648 Před 2 lety

      It was the handlebar. He spent a week and a half in ICU then an additional 5 days in observation. He finished the day got home and he could not sit still, could not get comfortable and he became white as a ghost so we brought him to ER

  • @wyldeyouth
    @wyldeyouth Před 2 lety

    I rode a couple of times a year but still could catch up with guys doing it it half their life. I knew I had talent but my back fucked it all up

  • @Danish2064
    @Danish2064 Před 2 lety

    Hey AJ, I’m really wondering if Im too old to still be competitive. I just turned 21 and have very little mx experience but I do alright on trails, but I have also only been riding for a year. Do you have any advice?

    • @ParaMoto910
      @ParaMoto910 Před 2 lety

      Dude if you really focus and go out and practice and really look up videos on body position. I feel like you went to tracks practiced for 2 ish years you could be near this kids speed. You just need to save up money and go out and PRACTICE!

  • @kc509.
    @kc509. Před 2 lety +1

    Love or videos

  • @petrusdendoncker
    @petrusdendoncker Před 2 lety

    Can you do a figure 8 video?

  • @jrod1076
    @jrod1076 Před 2 lety +1

    Ross looks like agent 47 👍

  • @weston5146
    @weston5146 Před 2 lety

    Its not about how much time youve spent riding, its about how youve spent that time ridding

  • @McMyerz223
    @McMyerz223 Před 2 lety +1

    Trooper lol, attaway Ross.

  • @EvanWolfe924
    @EvanWolfe924 Před 2 lety +1

    Aye I see me

  • @db1988
    @db1988 Před 11 měsíci

    I rode with a young man who crashed he was fine he was good found out he had a ruptured spleen and in the ICU.

  • @AshtonFranklin1
    @AshtonFranklin1 Před 2 lety

    Damn so it’s gonna take me 3 years to ride like this 🙃

    • @ParaMoto910
      @ParaMoto910 Před 2 lety

      Prob not, He rides 5 6 times a week and has been in constant training since he started.

  • @how2diy7
    @how2diy7 Před 2 lety

    So does this mean AJ is on a Husky for next season???

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety

      Haha nope! I still don’t know yet, but hopefully will soon

  • @dirtfreek
    @dirtfreek Před 2 lety

    Great riding from Ross especially from only 3 years of riding.
    What's 1 oodle plus 1 oodle?................................................................. Toodles. Your welcome.

  • @bloomerb4162
    @bloomerb4162 Před 2 lety

    AJ really roughing it out on this one. Eating roost and dirt in his mouth.

  • @niklas4731
    @niklas4731 Před 2 lety

    3 years? fuck me

    • @AjCatanzaro
      @AjCatanzaro  Před 2 lety

      He went to about 30 of my classes in a matter of 2 years and put a lot of work into mastering the technique. Cool to see his progression 👍🏼

  • @grizzlyoutdoors2296
    @grizzlyoutdoors2296 Před rokem

    Get a clue