In a world saturated with information and rapid changes, the ability to harness the power of your mind is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity.
The World Association of Brain Athletes (WABA) League stands as a beacon for those who aspire to elevate their mental literacy, embodying the revolutionary techniques of Tony Buzan: Mind Mapping and Speed Reading. This is your invitation to a journey of mental transformation, an opportunity to train your brain in the way Buzan envisioned.
Mastery of Mind Mapping:
Imagine simplifying complex information into clear and impactful visuals. Mind Mapping is not just about remembering facts; it’s about unlocking creativity, improving retention, and catalyzing problem-solving. The WABA League provides you with the tools and training to master this skill, transforming the way you think, plan, and innovate.
Mastery of Speed Reading:
In our information-rich world, the ability to quickly absorb knowledge is invaluable. Speed Reading is much more than skimming text; it’s about enhancing comprehension, retention, and intellectual agility.
Join us and turn reading into a superpower, allowing you to learn and grow at an unprecedented pace :
Exclusive gift for new members: the Mind Mapping Workbook
As a warm welcome to our budding brain athletes, we’re excited to offer an exclusive gift. Enroll now and receive a comprehensive Mind Mapping Workbook, coupled with a specially curated Video Course. These tools are designed to prime you for success in the Mind Mapping Championship. Your journey to cognitive enhancement begins here.
FAQ
How does a Mind Map competition work?
There are four competitions held annually, one each quarter.
Each competition consists of two main events:
- Morning Session: Mind Mapping Competition
Participants are connected to the same videoconferencing room and have a maximum of two hours to create the best mind map on a given topic. The subject, typically a single word (e.g., « peace »), is revealed at the start of the competition and kept confidential until then. - Afternoon Session: Speed Reading Competition
In the afternoon, participants engage in a two-hour speed reading competition, also held online. They are again connected to the same videoconferencing room and are provided access to the same fiction book, which has been translated into multiple languages but never published before. Competitors read the book on the platform, and upon finishing, they have 30 minutes to answer 20 questions related to the content. However, once they begin the quiz, they can no longer access the book. Rankings are determined by a combination of reading speed (words per minute) and the accuracy of their answers (percentage of correct responses).
How does a Speed Reading competition work?
For the Speed Reading competition, the participants will have a maximum of 2 hours to read a fiction book that has never been published before. Every competitor reads the same book, in the language of their choice. When they finish reading the text, they have 30 minutes to answer 20 open-ended questions to test their comprehension. The competitors won’t have access to the book at that stage and will have to rely on their memory.
The ranking will be based on the formula:
reading speed (in words per minute) x comprehension rate (in %) = points
When and where are the competitions?
Both the Speed Reading and Mind Mapping competitions happen every quarter, on a Saturday (Mind Mapping in the morning and Speed Reading in the afternoon). The competition is fully remote, allowing people to participate online from anywhere in the world.
Is it for children or adults too?
The competition is open to everyone, without an age limit.
We have 3 different categories:
- junior (from 6 to 13 years old)
- teen (from 14 to 18 years old)
- adult (19 years old and above)
Each category has its own ranking.
What languages are available?
The competition is available in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Polish
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Portuguese
More languages will be added overtime.
Who are the organizers?
The World Association of Brain Athletes is an initiative of the Brain Trust Charity, created by Tony Buzan in 1990 to promote mental literacy.
How can one participate in the competition?
The process is easy:
- Visit Wabaleague.com and click on « REGISTER NOW ».
- Fill out the form with your email address to participate in the first competition for free.
- Two weeks before the competition, the organizers will contact you via email with instructions on how to participate.
- Alternatively, you can become a yearly member with perks and training by visiting https://wabaleague.com/membership/
What does registration on the website provide?
There are 3 types of registration on Wabaleague.com :
- The Free Pass: you can participate without any fee to your first competition in Mind Mapping and speed reading.
- The Standard Pass ($100) with the following benefits: Participate in four competitions a year, Earn your spot in the global ranking, Join our vibrant community, Receive a certificate of participation endorsed by Tony Buzan International, The Mind Mapping handbook created by Marek Kasperski (Tony Buzan International), EXTRA BONUS: Tony Buzan Summit SuperPack Recordings
- The Booster Pass ($199) with the benefits of the Standard Pass and: 1 Year Access to Neoboost Speed reading training mobile app, 1 Year Access to Superread with ebooks and speed reading courses
Can you expect support from others in terms of learning and training (coaches)?
You can indeed join a team and have the support of other competitors and a coach.