This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! In this episode, Rob talks about the concept of gamification, how it optimizes learning, and how both students and coaches can gamify Jiu-Jitsu.

Keep an eye on Grapplearts for Rob's upcoming gamification instructional:
https://grapplearts.com/

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https://bjjconcepts.net/

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https://islandtopteam.com/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

“Taint-Based Leverage” decal design
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/patches-decals

Rob Biernacki's Taint Sweep — YouTube
https://youtu.be/1WaQsxvafH8

The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning

BJJMM ep. 185: F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rob Biernacki
https://bjj.plus/185

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Gamification
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
Ecological Psychology
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/
Making Smaller Circles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
Critical Control Points
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/
Keep Your Identity Small
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/

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