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    5.0 (8 reviews)
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    2 months ago

    Mark is an incredible instructor! I would recommend him to anyone no matter your skill level. Totally worth his price.

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    Ride Rite

    Ride Rite

    4.8
    (81 reviews)
    16.0 km

    I am beyond grateful that I found and attended this class. I was lucky enough to have Jody and G as…read moremy instructors, they were both great. I was very nervous for the riding part or the course, I'm a first time rider. They both made me feel very confident and comfortable, I had no worries while and on the course and when I did get nervous they knew how to handle it and helped me every time. If you are reading my review, take this course! It is affordable, you get a lot of attention and help. The instructors are amazing and love what they do! Thank you Jody and G!!

    I'm doing my best to be fair and objective here. I almost want to give it one star, meaning the…read moreworst, or being one of those people that says if I could give no stars I would. So here I am reflecting back, thinking it over carefully, and debating with myself back and forth. So very objectively and charitably I'll give it two stars, and in all fairness they did tell me to turn my head when I turned. That's about the most redeeming thing of the course or maybe the only redeeming thing. The problem is they don't teach people how to ride. There's a sink or swim sort of approach as well as a one size fits all to how they teach their students that honestly just makes the price they paid for these classes a pitfall and not an investment. I remember the woman who I spoke to on the phone, can't remember her name as it's been more than a year now, just remember that she was also the one that told me to turn my head. Well in any event I remember her saying..."Motorcycle riding isn't for everybody." I'd like her to read this and think about that it's not that it isn't for everyone, but that it's a process. They need instructors that explain things better, break things down, don't give vague explanations that make you feel like they're some great motorcycle guru imparting knowledge to you the lowly and inept novice rider. What gives me cause to say this here is remembering when I asked the great guru..."What is countersteering? " His reply was motioning with his body in his guru way, and like he was holding the handle bars, and saying in this opaque and mystical tone..."Countersteering" and if I wasn't enlightened enough to receive his wisdom then that was just my own lowly ineptness. Instead of saying..."Countersteering" with smoke and mysticism why don't you tell your students, turn your head, tuck your inner elbow to your body on the side that you're turning, your outer shoulder tuck it to your ear as much as you can, with your elbow up, your inner hand on the side that you're turning push on the handle bar, do a butterfly stretch with your inner leg on the side you're turning to and you're outer leg hugs the body of the bike. I just gave you all that for free, and didn't charge $425.00 for it. I taught myself how to ride on my Rebel 1100 DCT since I took this course and blew away the big $425.00 and then another $50.00 to retake it because I couldn't do the cones, and the sharp right turn, or the swerve, and even though it's automatic and you don't have to mess around so much with the clutch and gears, it's still considered quite a bit of horsepower for a beginner or at least someone that's never had to pass the DMV operator's test before, which they required it of me now. But how was I able to overcome my ineptness and be able to weave cones, turn, do the tight little circle that they require at the DMV? By doing exactly as I described above. Turn your head(which yes I got from the woman referred to above), elbow to your body on the side you're turning. Tighter you can tuck it in the tighter you turn, as well as turning your head. Shoulder to your ear on the side you're turning away from. Butterfly stretch on the side you're turning to with your knee. Other leg hugs the bike. If you're not someone that can teach yourself by trial and error as I did then get a friend, maybe put an ad on Craig's list. Offer dinner and a beer, maybe you'll get lucky and meet your significant other, but save your money and don't spend $425.00 unless maybe these people change how they do things.

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    The Magnolia School of Etiquette and Protocol

    The Magnolia School of Etiquette and Protocol

    4.6
    (22 reviews)
    42.0 km

    Our family recently took a private etiquette class, and it exceeded our expectations. From the…read morestart, the instructor was welcoming, knowledgeable, and great at tailoring the session to our specific needs. The atmosphere was relaxed but still very polished, which made learning feel natural and enjoyable. We covered everything from table manners / social interactions / professional etiquette / communication skills, and the guidance felt modern and practical--not outdated or intimidating. The class sparked great conversations afterward and gave us tools we'll genuinely use in everyday life. If you're considering an etiquette class for your family or a private group, I highly recommend Jonnie with Magnolia School of Etiquette. It was a valuable and memorable experience.

    Our family highly recommends the Magmolia School of Etiquette and Protocol! My husband and son…read moreattended a private workshop and they were amazed at all the manners of fine dining they didn't know about! Mrs. Flanagan provided hands on experience by preparing a delicious meal and going through the entire dining protocol. The workshop not only focused on dining, but proper social etiquette such as making eye contact and how to have a proper handshake. I think this should be a mandatory workshop for kids, especially with today's lack of social interactions due to technology! I am very confident that my husband and son will present exemplary manners the next time they dine at a fine restaurant!

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    Moto Survival School

    Moto Survival School

    5.0
    (32 reviews)
    7.8 km

    10/5 Stars Best Investment in My Riding Confidence!…read more I recently took the Moto Survival School at Apex Racing Center, and I can honestly say this was one of the most valuable riding experiences I've ever had. The class was tailored to each rider's skill level, so whether you're newer or more experienced, you'll walk away with tangible improvements. The class was a full 8 hours, and not once did it feel like time was dragging. The student-to-instructor ratio (6 students to 3 instructors!) meant we got real time feedback while we were still riding, which helped me immediately apply corrections instead of waiting for a debrief. That alone made a huge difference in how much I improved. Bucky, one of the instructors, broke down the actual physics behind maneuvers, which made everything click in a new way for me. As a woman in a male dominated sport, it can be intimidating but their team, including a female instructor, made me feel seen, supported, and encouraged. Their approach to correction was gentle, specific, and confidence boosting. You can bring your own bike or rent one of their well maintained 300's. The facilities were decent, nothing fancy, but the instruction and ride time far outweighed anything else. By the end of the day, I felt so much more confident, knew exactly what to work on next, and honestly left feeling proud of the progress I made. I'd recommend this to riders of any level. There is always room to grow, and this team knows exactly how to help you do that. If I could give it a 10/5, I would. Worth every penny

    Bucky rocks - he's got a ton of experience, gave me a lot of confidence for my first track day, and…read morea lot of 1:1 attention. I felt like I had never learned how to ride before after 10 years of street riding! I can't wait to go back and master the fundamentals Bucky doesn't waste money on fancy bikes or ads, instead he gives top-tier professional coaching at an approachable price.

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