Hope this video helps! 💻 linktr.ee/GregWidmar for all things MotoJitsu :)

let me share a mistake that i made: Dont let the whole blue/brown/black belt thing get in your head too much. Everyday is different. Sometimes you may fail black belt drills, sometimes you cant do blue belt. Don't get angry if you have a bad day like i did. If you catch yourself having a bad day, stop practicing and try again on the next day with a fresh mindset and a rested body.

This video has way more information than a lot of training sessions I had with an instructor!! Thanks for sharing your expertise on KZfaq so I guy from a small country in the Middle East (me) can take out his fears about making a u turn on a bike. Great work man, God bless u!

Thank you Sir! This isn't much, but it's a way of showing, a way of giving back to you, but in no way comparison with the priceless stuff that you share with us!

Excellent as ever. I had always thought that counter steering didn't work at very slow speeds. I need to go out and practice... Thanks Greg 👍

2:40 absolutely true, I’ve only been on a bike 3 days now and the more I lean the easier it is.

I struggle with maintaining a steady throttle the most

Hi. I’m a new subscriber. Been riding since 1986. Here’s my question: how do you do a u-turn going down hill and going up hill? Love to see u do a video showing us how to do it. Thanks

Pro teacher material here, been 4 years since a ride a bike, you just remind me of everything i learn in 7 year of riding in the past, i was nervous to take my new bike at the dealer next week prior to listen to your video, now im confident as fuck and remember plenty of detail ive think i have forgoten, thanks buddy!

I really like how you communicate the technical procedure step by step. This provides quantifiable techniques that I can practice to make substantive improvements and to analyze my mistakes.

Thank you this is so helpful. I finally was able to do figure eights because of your guidance. But it's still rough and I need to keep practicing. This is a good reminder and I can't wait to go out and practice with all these techniques in mind.

Re rear brake: I realized it became more essential the first time I drove with a passenger. Not just the extra weight being harder to stop, but the distribution means you don't get NEARLY as much nice front-brake weight shift.

Can't thank you enough for this lesson! So one of the most common mistake is a paradox: not leaning enough because of the fear to drop the bike takes you to drop it more

Thank you so much for sharing this- it really helped me get my head around vision and counter steering! 😊 More tools to help me work of the fear of leaning the bike too! 🙏 You are such an amazing teacher! ✨️ ✨️✨️

“All these bikes are out there, sad…that’s what the bike is thinking...” 😂 To hear the couples’ banter between him and his Lady would be something, they must be a riot together. 😂✨

The bikes are sad because we blame our bikes, incredible, incredible sincere comments from this Marine. I would expect nothing less. -It's not the bikes fault, it's your fault, so go get practice- He said that simply, not putting anyone down, not offending anyone, just simply go get some practice. Love listening to this guy.

Hello, I ‘m from Thailand, Notice that Surf Skate behind you. I found out that Surf Skate help me ride better , lean more on the bike and do better with the U-turn✌️

AWESOME lesson, you are a great teacher, love to learn from someone who is a master at their craft, you teach motorcycling like Tim Bohen teaches stocks. I love to be learning from both of you. Keep doing what your doing. Love the content

Thanks ! "A bad workman blames his tools "

My instructor kept telling me I was scared of the bike leaning because I was upright. I'm a female and it was my first time on a motorcycle. I didn't fall once and I was able to do normal turns and I only failed the test because I didn't go fast enough on the quick stop, I messed up the u turn and I stepped on the blue line when I came to a stop. Of course I need to practice my clutch and throttle control. But idk why he kept saying I was scared because if i wasn't leaning, then i would have gone straight 😅 it's like he was trying to get into my head or something

I would recommend using the engine braking in a low gear to act as the rear brake in the first half of the u turn and then use light throttle to get out

In the uk for MOD 1 training, we’re taught slow speed and using the handle bars

Good Job Greg. Very easy to understand while challenging enough to inspire. Practice, practice is the key. Thanks again!

Is there an obvious reason why the right U-turn is more challenging for me? Feathering clutch become harder for me as bar extends away from me during a righthander, is it just that? Or something about that direction (rt) that needs more practice

Another brilliant video, breaking down the topic in a way that makes sense.

This video is very helpful as always most of your works Grieg are helpful and greatly influencing the passionate viewers, thank you a lot!….

Thanks for the video. I have been practicing a lot and I can make u turns in three parking spot on my Honda rebel in friction zone and no rear break. I will try your tips on keeping the bike lean over, that’s my biggest challenge I think. I find currently the handle bar wants to rotate the wrong way after I steer it in the direction I want to turn.

Now I want to go practice with zero rear brake - Thanks for the great video!

always great information! saved me on at least 2 situations!

This is the vid that finally helped it all click… at least mentally!

Hi, I really appreciate your videos . I live in Thailand and as I do a U turn I need to look for traffic coming in all directions so I cannot just look to the direction I want to go but continually check other traffic.

Very very useful knowledge thanks a lot😊🙌

Excellent instructor!

As far as with the bike thinks? I just got the Rocket 3 about 3 weeks ago. Although I'm trying to practice an empty parking lots, my bike is probably thinking that I suck. Lol. But, I'm hoping that my bike would be proud of me that I'm trying to practice at least!

Thanks for the channel, great videos. It's been a lot of help. One question, aside from technique, is do you (or anyone) have suggestions on how to find a good practice parking lot? Every time I stop to practice at a parking lot (even at a huge lot at a nearly abandoned mall) security will come out and shoo me away. "You can't do that here - private property," they say. I don't argue but have inquired how to obtain permission without much information in way of a response. I respect they are just doing their job but it's frustrating. Unfortunately, I am tending to not bother practicing especially with any set up such as cut tennis balls or cones. Are there certain types of businesses/places where anyone finds they are more lenient to letting a rider practice and particularly set up some cones/balls? I have found a couple of spots (one at a disused park and another at a completely abandoned building) that work in a pinch but they are dirty lots with moss and trash - not to mention pretty sketchy. If it matters I live in Atlanta (intown or ITP eastside for locals).

How about tight turn from a stop (no momentum)

Love your videos greg

Excellent!

Thanks Greg!

a lot here but all good stuff! terrific post!

Excellent video and instructions. And like you stated "It's never the bikes fault" A sad bike is never a good thing.😂😂

Hi, I've been riding motorcycles through all seasons in Europe for 35 years, and also rode in Africa and Asia. I like to watch general intuitive actions articulated precisely by you and in logical order. Very well instructed, compliments. Question: Why are you showing two Assault rifles in the background?

Like your banner in the background

Love those learning U- Tube videos...;)

Thank you man !

Great teacher

In these low speed tilts, should we not be worrying about the traction giving way? Especially on different surface/temperatures?

Your videos have been very helpful. Ive been riding for about 6 months now. A few questions: They recently paved parts (leaving large black rectangles) of the street on the route I practice on. It feels like the friction between the newer section is different than the older area. Is this just in my head or is this a thing? Im especially nervous about the patch on a 40 degree curve. Second question: Ever almost fall over because of gravel where you stop? Like, I pulled up to a stoplight the other day, and when I put my foot down (bike was at less than 1mph at this time and it was time to put the feet down), I put my foot down on gravel, slipped a little, and nearly fell over. Im sure I looked as stupid as I felt lol, almost fell over at a stop. Are there other 'gotchas' youve seen like that? Again, thanks for making these.

I've been riding a Kawasaki 650 and can do very well in the MotoJitsu drills. I was looking at a Ducati Supersport with a longer wheelbase and weighs about 60lbs more. I can't test drive any bikes in our area. How challenging will it be to perform the drills on this bike? thanks. 1410 wheelbase compared to 1478.

Hey man, I've been riding a lot on dirt roads (I bought a Transalp 700) but I'm falling like nobody's business on u-turns. It's very irritating. I can manage tarmac turns OK, but on dirt, I can't lean the bike and I'm going too slow. I'm kinda lost. Can you make a video about u-turns on dirty roads, or perhaps give me some points? I'm sorry to ask and do what you can if you can. Cheers.

That guy jumped on top of me and he knows how to do it... That's what SHE said! 👌😅

Where does full lock fit into this? Whenever I try it I wind up having to put my foot down.

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I ride a Kaw Vulcan and live more than 2mi from any paved road! Got any tips for riding on rural pot holed gravel roads? Particularly negotiating turns! Have NEVER seen anything about this!!

U R AWESOME

One word awesome 👍

Hey!! Your video is unavailable??

New subscriber... good video.

Is Honda CBF125 a good beginner bike ?? Please help

this is a replay of the old video no??

i keep dumping the bike at u-turns i got kicked out of the class

You are not wrong, you are "limited in your understanding"

Love it

I thought counter steering was only effective over 15mph?

You should start a m/c trading school.

disagree with the rear brake. its the best tool that no one uses.

Just imagine gear less motorbike!

So what's the technique for maintaining the throttle while swinging the handlebar left and right like a crazy person?