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If you're really fresh off road....get used to standing up everywhere, keeping your shoulders loose, elbows up and gripping the bike like velcro with your calves and knees. Give the front a good squeeze on various surfaces - you'll be amazed how hard you can stop and if you lock up, it's not really a big deal like on tarmac. If there's anywhere flat and open, practice kicking the rear out on the power - sliding a dirt bike is one of the most enjoyable damn things you can do on two wheels and is way easier than you might think. Totally essential skill for turning on loose surfaces.
Have fun mate - that's a proper weapon, you won't believe the stuff you can do with it. Sounds somewhat reckless, but if in doubt, gas it!