[Richardrls]

Hi Folks, this is a general announcement ( an reminder to some of you) about my forthcoming bridge lesson series on Disciplined Standard American bidding and a second series on Kaplan-Sheinwold :

First the series on DSA -- This is an "Advanced Bridge" series lasting about 20 weeks. It will meet twice a week, on Mondays and Weds. for two two-hour sessions: The sessions will be duplicated. I will offer one session starting at Noon Eastern Time and again the same session starting at 6 PM Eastern time, each of those days. The Place? 2 Over 1 Club in BBO. You must send them an email requesting admission, ( please mention my lessons...) ,but otherwise it is free.

The Second series is on Kaplan-Sheinwold bidding system. This series takes what you have learned in the first series and adds to it the material needed for opening 12-14 hcp Notrump and, thus, converting DSA into a modified form of Kaplan-Sheinwold. I consider this modified bidding systems truely one of the better bridge systems in the world of Bridge today. The KS classes will be held for two hours each Saturday, beginning at Noon.....same place. Because of the nature of this instruction, I ask that you come WITH A TEACHING/PRACTICE PARTNER. Any attempt to teach weak notrumps to a single player is bound to fail...I also stress that you will gain almost nothing from these lessons if you have not all ready received and understood the material contained in the DSA course, since we will NOT have the time to bring you up to snuff with the earlier material.

These two series of lessons commence on the Last Monday in January 2008, thank you ) Oh, did I mention that both set of lessons are free ?

[TylerE]

Are you going to teach full K-S "by the book", including some of the funky rebids? I'm an expirienced weak NTer, but have always wanted to learn true K-S. I actually have the book around somewhere, but never really taken the time to dig into it.

[nick_s]

Hi Richard,

This sounds perfect for me - although I'm not exactly sure what Disciplined Standard American is. I'm a recovering Acol-ite trying to restart my bridge game in the US.
The problem is that I can't make either Monday session. Would I still be welcome on Wednesdays?

Thanks,
Nick

[han]

I hope that cherdano will sign up for the class about discplined bidding.

[Richardrls]

As to those "funky rebids" found in the orginal book on KS, I am afraid you are going to be a bit disappointed. I do, however reamain to what I believe is the spirit of KS -- defensive bidding, with opens akin to those used by Roth/Stone, the disciplined use of control bidding, and scientific minor suit slam development. If that all means something to you, you might in fact be a better teacher for this course than I am
Yes, I suspect that my treatment of Disciplined Standard American bidding offers a great deal for not only old Acol bidders but new SAYC and 2/1 bidders as well And, the series deals with all aspects of bridge, including lessons on leads, Declarer play and defensive card play.

Finally, yes, all bridge players are welcome at any time in the series on DSA. Come to all the sessions if you like or only one of them if that is all you can manage...I will try to see that you get some information on lessons you may have missed.

Rich

[Trysalot]

What a nice surprise! I didn't realize you were playing and teaching here on BBO after WW E-Bridge went down. Someone had told me you were on a different site. Good luck with the classes!

(the E-Bridge player known as pagehoutex)

[cherdano]

Hannie, on Jan 8 2008, 04:45 PM, said:

I hope that cherdano will sign up for the class about discplined bidding.

I considered it, but they seemed too advanced for me.

[Richardrls]

PLease change your mind Cherdano:)) Let me tell you a secret but don't you dare tell anybody,ok? I only use that word "advanced" to lure in folks that think they are too darn good to learn about simple bridge. In actuality, if you make all the mistakes made by most bridge players, than you are good enough and in need enough for my lessons ok? Hope to see you there, Cherdano )
Rich

[nick_s]

Richardrls, on Jan 8 2008, 02:14 PM, said:

Hi Folks, this is a general announcement ( an reminder to some of you) about my forthcoming bridge lesson series on Disciplined Standard American bidding and a second series on Kaplan-Sheinwold :

First the series on DSA -- This is an "Advanced Bridge" series lasting about 20 weeks. It will meet twice a week, on Mondays and Weds. for two two-hour sessions: The sessions will be duplicated. I will offer one session starting at Noon Eastern Time and again the same session starting at 6 PM Eastern time, each of those days. The Place? 2 Over 1 Club in BBO. You must send them an email requesting admission, ( please mention my lessons...) ,but otherwise it is free.

Hi Richard,

I'm not sure where the 2 over 1 club is on BBO.

I found a private club called 'The 2/1 Study Group Bridge Club' but the notice at the entrance said: 'This club is NOT accepting applications for membership...'. I tried anyway, but have not received a response.

Help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

[Richardrls]

Nick, The old 2/1 club has been renamed. It is now called the IAC Club ( which is a bit redundant) It is the sixth private club down the list. And, it is still private, which simply means you must first submit an email message to the folks before you will be allowed entry the first time...Thanks for asking )

[han]

This thread should be kept alive, it's a classic.

[hrothgar]

Richardrls, on Jan 9 2008, 02:51 AM, said:

As to those "funky rebids" found in the orginal book on KS, I am afraid you are going to be a bit disappointed. I do, however remain to what I believe is the spirit of KS -- defensive bidding, with opens akin to those used by Roth/Stone, the disciplined use of control bidding, and scientific minor suit slam development.

One quick point: KS and Roth-Stone differed enormously regarding the minimum strength necessary for major suit openings.

Given that you aren't using any of the KS structure after minor suit openings and you aren't following the KS major suit opening style I question your decision to say that you are teaching Kaplan - Sheinwold. 5 card majors and weak NT isn't the same as KS and shouldn't be described there as...

Don't get me wrong: I applaud your decision to teach your course. However, I think that there is great value in preserving the purity of nomenclature.