poker school in the fitzwilliam

The Devil

anyone got any ideas on the poker classes they are running? i am thinking of enroling myself. do you think i would better of just spending the money learning by playing? i know how to play but am not very good.

Hyzepher

I think if you are serious about playing then its a great idea. If you just want to improve to play with your mates then it's probably a waste of money.

Hyzepher

Lafortezza

€200 per person, looks like a decent course but couldn't you find all the strategy/tactics/advice you need on the internet?

mewso

This looks like a good course. Especially if you're not aware of the concepts of the game. It doesn't say who teaches the course but I noticed the picture of the previous participants and I recognise a few faces. One guy, Vernon somebody, is a very good player. If the course had anything to do with it then it must be good.

MrPudding

I registered for it just before Christmas, sad I know. I think it looks pretty good. As far as I know it is run by Luke. Apparently look won an award in the uk in 1999, he was voted best poker person in Britain (not playing but running poker in casinos) or something like that.

Dr. Dodger

ok, €200 for a poker school is a waste of money, wanna learn to play poker, start playin online, with your mates or in free satalites in fitzwilliam. Cost is nothing and ya'll learn a heck of a lot more.

Davey Devil

I think Dodger has a point, playing loads of poker will help you improve but will not turn you into a really good player. I've learnt the most about poker by watching as much programmes on TV as i can find. You need digital to do this but Late Night Poker repeats are on all the time on Home And Leisure. I learned loads from watching these guys play and although I've seen each episode about 3 times now I still watch them because i always pick up new things. Challenge TV also shows The World Poker tour sometimes. I watched Doyle Brunson playing for the first time on this show, what a legend. Then there's celebrity poker. Only watch this to know what not to do at a poker table, some of the worst players I have ever seen. Also there's the Poker Million starting on Sky Sports in April, wouldn't miss that.

Hyzepher

I may have a different outlook on this.

It is true that you learn a lot by playing - understanding the game and learning to react to situations and players. But relying on this solely will only get you so far - may be to an average standard. Watching TV is another good way but you are limited to what you can learn from the pro's - some moves would not work on lower skilled players - you are fooling yourself if you think you can adopt a lot of their plays.

The simple truth of the matter is that if you want to become really good then you must actively learn the fundmentals of the game - soem of which are not apparent. Now this can come in the form of books, videos etc. but if their is an option where you can learn AND interact then that way is much better.

I believe the Fitzwillaim school is both theory and practice - with a tournament at the end - I think this is €200 well spent and much better than blowing it online without learning a thing.

People forget that the world class poker players are professionals - you wouldn't fancy your chances playing against a pro golfer so why think that poker is a game of chance - pro poker players have learnt all the skills required to nearly guarentee a win against any non pro player - these skills cannot be learnt merely by playing.

A good foundation in the basic principals of poker can put you miles ahead of the average player in a short space of time - only coupled with practice can you hope to improve.

My opinion, The Devil - go for it!

Hyzepher