School of Cards

I’ve taken a couple classes here and have never been disappointed. I first went here when there some 3-​hour intro classes on Groupon. They were great, but definitely introductory.
I later signed up for the 3 day course, which cost a lot more, but was totally worth it. You end up covering pretty much everything you would need to know, and have some good information on how to continue your learning. I also like that Blake has steered the course away from online poker these last few years, since it’s not as relevant anymore (though it might be soonish).
Oh, and you can retake the courses whenever you want, for free. Sold.

I took the Intro to Poker class. I think it was a great investment of my time and money. The instructor was cool and very knowledgeable. For beginners, he was able to make the game easy to understand.
In Intro, you’ll learn the hands to play, how to bet, how to raise, and how not to look like a beginner at a table.
I feel more confident and am eager to get into some tournaments in the near future.

I took the 3 hr class in expectation of a casino visit. After an extertaining class I felt like i walked away with a few basics I did not know and Blake the instructor, drew attention to two fatal habits I had.
After the class, I may not make the final table but should last a lot longer than I would have, 100% worth it.

I started playing poker fairly recently and most of my knowledge was gleaned from books. I took the 21 hr, profitable no limit class. It was a great investment of my time and money.
I thought the two most valuable portions of the class were the live online poker sessions and the structured live game. In the structured game most students were instructed to play «fundamental poker» and a few students were told to play unpredictably.
Analyzing that play was very helpful. The next step for me is to play more online and use the school’s analytic techniques to evaluate my leaks.

I got this class as a gift. I always thought I was just mediocre and played only with friends for small cash games. And until this class, I was never consistent.
With the help of the Profitable Poker class, I’ve come in 2^nd in a local tourney, kicked my friend’s butts, and jumped on the online bandwagon. But the big thing is, that I’m not doing this stuff foolishly anymore. I don’t play with hopes of winning or getting a lucky river card. But Blake’s taught me to play properly with my strategy, and keep in control.
Thought I’d never fold pocket Kings. But there’s tines when I have grown to, despite my ego. There’s no such thing as being pot committed to me anymore.
Thanks Jason Bourne!

Finished my last class a week ago and I couldn’t be any happier with the results. I have played in 2 games since the class ended and all of my friends can’t believe the difference in my game. I thought I was a decent player but Blake made me see the light… I have a long ways to go but at least now I have the proper foundation. I’m going to read some books that Blake recommended and play some more games and then go back for some one on one trainings.
Worth every penny, tons of fun, and will make you money.

I took the profitable no limit hold em class. I like many was someone who occasionally played poker with friends but probably didn’t understand the fundamentals including value of hole cards, position, body language and understanding odds. This course was a great basis for all of these things and my confidence and skills have dramatically improved. Having a live instructor who is knowledgeable is a must and is a difference maker to those that have only played with friends and/​or read books. Looking forward to the next course.

I took the blackjack class and it was worth the time and every dollar. Blake is a fantastic instructor that, certainly knows a lot about poker, but knows his stuff when it comes to blackjack. I would highly recommend taking any class he offers at the school.

Took the Profitable No Limit Hold Em class with a few friends. At first you are walking down 28^th Street and you are thinking, is the school of cards in score’s? But rest assured it is not. Blake is a great instructor and the set up is brilliant.
There is a huge poker table and cold beverages and snacks are supplied. It is best not to be drinking too much while taking the lesson, but the lesson is yours to do with what you will.
The lesson itself gave me a lot of insight as to what I was doing wrong while playing poker, while providing me a basis for figuring out odds. The class is ideal for people who are beginning or anyone who wants to improve their game. Blake is a friendly instructor who tries to make you a better player and is willing to answer questions that you may have about the game. I would recommend the School of Cards to anyone who plays poker or is thinking about playing poker. The School of Cards also offers Blackjack lessons but I didn’t take those.

Took the Profitable No Limit Hold Em class. This class is great. The instructor is friendly and knowledgeable and each class was enjoyable in itself with lots of playing. Everything taught had solid reasoning behind it and were always accompanied by general guidelines to help if you can’t do all the math quick enough in the middle of a hand. I was welcomed back to free refresher classes and the instructor is very open to hand analysis discussions over email after the class is done. I went from slowly losing my money at low stakes on both online poker and live games to winning consistently after taking the class. In less than two months after taking the class, I have paid for it twice over in winnings. Obviously worth it!

I’d never played a game of poker in my life and decided to take a lesson with a group of girlfriends. We had the best time! Blake is super smart, friendly, and clearly explained proper strategy to our novice group. We can’t wait to go back!

Took the beginners class at School of Cards. Was a lot of fun and I definitely learned some stuff. I knew the basics of Texas Holdem. I play for fun on Zynga and on my ipod. But I had never played in a live game and it was a great introduction. Don’t think I’m ready for a casino but now I won’t feel like a complete fool if I do decide to try it out. Also, (when I follow what I learned) I win a lot more than I used to. It’s a great class to learn the basics. Would love to take the next level class. Thanks Blake.

I am a professional poker player, and contacted the school of cards to help me make the transition from live to online poker. Blake was exactly what I was looking for. He has an incredible amount of information about the game and helped me in more ways then I can name. I paid him once for the private lessons, and he continued to help me for several weeks after via e-​mail, without once mentioning a price or more lessons, he even bought me lunch during our first private session. The office was very comfortable and playing poker on the projector screen was a great experience. I strongly recommend their services.