Dunning Kruger Effect

Maybe a bit out of left field but here is a link to a recent 4 minute audio clip from the ABC Science Show on the Dunning Kruger Effect, which seems pervasive in Martial Arts circles. Its an interesting psychological phenomena where we tend to overestimate our capacity despite our ineptitude in a given field. Here is the link to the wikipedia reference for this observation. And the opposite effect is also true where you often meet the best guys and they wholly underestimate their ability. Makes for interesting reading and listening. I found this particularly relevant having read Matt Thornton's blog post from late last year where he again highlights the concept of Aliveness and how it relates to critical and rationale thinking in Martial Arts training and life in general. Heavy stuff.

Wrestling Switch

Gorillas in the Mist

Saturday 5th June will mark the 4th Birthday of the Mornington Extreme JJG Club. Each year we have gone to the Peninsula Hot Springs in Rye for lunch and an afternoon relaxing in the thermal pools. I will call them tomorrow and book for 12 people, the cost is $70 per person including lunch and entry. We will train from 11am-1pm as per normal class schedule then head down to the springs for a 2pm start and we normally finish around 5pm or so. I will pay in advance for these 12 spaces so its first come, first served in terms of attendance. Please register your interest with me once you have checked your diary and obtained permission from the fun police, then get me your payment in the next few weeks. I cant believe where those four years have gone....

Marcelino Freitas 7 Techniques

Marcelo Garcia Guard Pass

MMA Takedowns

John Donehue Workshop Time Change

Please note due to a schedule clash we will move the start time up 2 hours for this Saturday's workshop from 1pm to 3pm. The course will run for 2 hours therefore until 5pm. Hopefully this will still give everyone time to get away for their Saturday evenings adventures. There are still some places available for anyone interested in attending. I hope everyone can support this event to improve the technical development of all our athletes.