MotoJitsu Master Riding Program

30 Pages·5.746 MB·English

by  Greg Widmar

M J
oto itsu
MASTER RIDING PROGRAM
ForEword by Lee Parks
G W
reg idmar
Special thanks
to Lila for your unconditional love and support
and to Lee Parks for your continuous mentorship.
Copyright © Greg Widmar
All rights reserved.
First Edition, 2019.
No part of this publication may be reproduced
without prior written permission from the Publisher.
Published by:
MotoJitsu, LLC
San Diego, CA 92169
ISBN: 978-0-578-45677-5
www.motojitsu.com
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WELCOME TO
M J
oto itsu
The MotoJitsu Mission:
To motivate every rider to relentlessly seek to
advance their riding ability and knowledge.
Anyone can practice it, and everyone who
does will benefit from it.
My vision is to inspire
riders to wear full gear,
take courses, and
practice in order to
reduce crashes
on public roads.
–Fast Eddie
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Foreword
by Lee Parks
I first spoke with Greg after he took one of our Total
Control Advanced Riding Clinics in September 2014
when he messaged me on Facebook telling me how
much he loved both the course and the instructors. Two
weeks later, he attended our Track Clinic with a passion
for both learning and riding that, to this day, are virtually
without peer.
With a background in Marine training and motorcycle
instruction, I was happy to invite him to become an
instructor for our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Riding Clinics, which he was able to accomplish faster
than any prior candidate.
Constantly practicing on every bike he could get his
hands on, Greg, now Fast Eddie, has obtained an
impressive level of both riding and teaching abilities.
Now with MotoJitsu, he’s developed a simple guide
for any rider to continue to improve his or her skills, no
matter which courses they’ve already taken. MotoJitsu
is not meant to replace any formal motorcycle training.
It is a clever framework under which any rider can build
upon the skills they already possess before going back
for more formalized training.
I sincerely hope that this tool encourages riders
everywhere to “Shut up and practice!”
Lee Parks, President
Total Control Training, Inc.
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Who should use MotoJitsu?
Do you want to improve your motorcycle abilities but aren’t
sure where to start? Maybe there are no motorcycle courses
near you, or you don’t have the resources to take a course right
now? MotoJitsu is for you!
MotoJitsu isn’t meant to replace any formal motorcycle
course you may take. Rather, it’s a structured set of drills you
can practice between courses to enhance your motorcycle
knowledge and riding ability.
No matter what your current skill level is, the MotoJitsu
Master Riding Program will improve your riding competence
and elevate your understanding to control your motorcycle in
virtually any street environment.
Whether you’re a new rider or you’ve been riding for 20 years…
ride to work every day or take your bike to the racetrack on
weekends… have a Kawasaki Ninja 300 or a Honda Gold
Wing… explore mountain roads in San Diego or navigate
through the streets of Belfast… MotoJitsu is for you!
The drills outlined in this book, performed incorrectly, could result in serious injury or
death. The author encourages attending numerous motorcycle courses and wearing
full, quality gear before attempting any of the MotoJitsu drills. The author/publisher
disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts outlined in
this book. Whether practicing on public roads, at a racetrack, or at the local parking
lot, you are responsible for your own safety.
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MotoJitsu Belt System
An easy way to track your progress. A structured
path to explore your limits—and overcome them!
The MotoJitsu Master Riding Program lets you practice on
your own time and progress at your own pace. All you need is
an empty parking lot, sidewalk chalk, and a tape measure.
The heart of the program
Red Belt
is the MotoJitsu Belt
System, similar to those
used in martial arts. While
there are no actual belts
Coral Belt
in MotoJitsu, the program
is structured using belt
colors. Each belt color
represents a different
Black Belt
level of knowledge and
skill demonstrated by the
practitioner.
Brown Belt
The system was
inspired by my own
experience of practicing
jiu-jitsu and realizing
Blue Belt
the amazing abilities
black belts possess in
their understanding and
knowledge.
White Belt
The MotoJitsu Belt
System parallels most
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martial arts by starting with a White Belt and moving up to
Black Belt and beyond. The skills and knowledge you are
required to explain and perform at White Belt are at a beginner’s
level; as you progress, both get more challenging.
MotoJitsu Tips and Tools
Consistency is key.
When you set up a MotoJitsu course and start practicing, you
may find some of the drills more challenging than others. At
times you may get frustrated. However, I promise that if you
keep practicing, the drills will become easier and you will gain
confidence in yourself and in your daily riding.
The support you need is a touch away.
In addition to the video instructions for each belt, view
these videos as an introduction, overview, or refresher
as you progress through the program. Additionally, feel
free to email Fast Eddie with any MotoJitsu questions at
[email protected].
YouTube Playlist: MotoJitsu
You’ll find all the belt demonstrations, instructions to
set up the drills, tips to test the grip of a parking lot,
and much more.
Tips for Each Belt! Insight on How to Improve
Your MotoJitsu Journey!
Get tips on how to do each belt from Fast Eddie.
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Let’s get started!
1
Gather your materials.
.
• E mpty parking lot with clean surface
• S idewalk chalk or small cones
• 2 0-ft tape measure (or longer)
2
Set up your MotoJitsu parking lot.
.
Watch my YouTube video demonstration:
How to Set up a MotoJitsu Course
3
Go!
.
• Start with White Belt. Each belt is fully demon-
strated on my YouTube Channel: MotoJitsu.
• Feel free to practice every drill and research
all knowledge questions regardless of your
current belt level.
Website: MotoJitsu.com
YouTube: MotoJitsu
Instagram: @motojitsuclub
Questions?
[email protected]
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White Belt
Progress, not perfection.
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Demo
View the video demonstration on YouTube:
MotoJitsu White Belt Demonstration
Riding Skills Knowledge
➊
Perform 3 rotations within a • E xplain
40-ft. diameter circle in each counterbalancing,
direction. countersteering,
apex, and target
➋
Maneuver through a 15 x 3
fixation.
ft. offset weave as pictured.
• W atch the movie A
➌
Complete Level 4 parking
Twist of the Wrist II.
space (8-ft. width) drill:
Weave up and down every • R ecommended
other parking space, 6 total Reading: A Twist of
turns (6 in a row, or 3 in the Wrist II by Keith
each direction). Code and Proficient
Motorcycling by
➍
Stop less than 25 ft. at
David L. Hough.
20 mph.
Diagrams
See Appendix page 25 for a larger view.
➊ ➋ ➌ ➍
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