Training Site

GreekWay

Do you know any online training site that offers a PLO course and of course some NLH? 

I am mainly interested in PLO though.Any suggestions? 

Lambert180

I'd imagine they all do, just go Google and type in 'PLO training websites' and I'm sure you'll have all you need. But training sites aint cheap, right?

GreekWay

I have found a couple but I wanted to hear opinions from those you have used them already.

They are not so expensive.There are 30$ a month(some have also sign-up fees others don't).

Smitalos

Personally, i'm against training sites, and am of the view that they are eerily similar to HUDs. It wouldn't be you playing, it's the coach/software that is.

However, they can be extremely useful, so if i were to say one thing is that you should probably focus on learning concepts, and then develop your own poker thinking from there. Too many players out there today arn't poker players, they're No Limit Hold'em players. They just can't adjust to different games or adapt to new ways to be profitable. If all of a sudden everyone started playing a variation of poker that no-one plays today, i would set the line that 80-90 percent of grinders would be screwed.

Poker is about standing the test of time, and about being versatile. Don't just remember what you're taught on sites, think about how you can use it, and how you can play even better. When you get to the point when you're creating your own poker theories and new lines to take, THEN you know you're getting somewhere.
(It's like a kid cramming revision in before an exam. He/she will know the answers in the short-term, but absolutely no idea how to apply it and use it outside of it's familiar context).

As far as training sites though, i'd hands down say DC.

GL out there sir.
Cheers,
Carlos Smitalos

GreekWay

In Response to Re: Training Site:

Personally, i'm against training sites, and am of the view that they are eerily similar to HUDs. It wouldn't be you playing, it's the coach/software that is. However, they can be extremely useful, so if i were to say one thing is that you should probably focus on learning concepts, and then develop your own poker thinking from there. Too many players out there today arn't poker players, they're No Limit Hold'em players. They just can't adjust to different games or adapt to new ways to be profitable. If all of a sudden everyone started playing a variation of poker that no-one plays today, i would set the line that 80-90 percent of grinders would be screwed. Poker is about standing the test of time, and about being versatile. Don't just remember what you're taught on sites, think about how you can use it, and how you can play even better. When you get to the point when you're creating your own poker theories and new lines to take, THEN you know you're getting somewhere. (It's like a kid cramming revision in before an exam. He/she will know the answers in the short-term, but absolutely no idea how to apply it and use it outside of it's familiar context). As far as training sites though, i'd hands down say DC. GL out there sir. Cheers, Carlos Smitalos
Posted by Smitalos

Thank you for your responce Carlos. I tottaly agree with you about the HUDs.I am against them because it's like a bug in the game.

A training site is just for training. To learn a couple of concepts some moves in order to play better. It's not about copying the trainer or playing the same way. Take some bunch of information, filter it and then keep whatever you think suits you and make it yours as part of your play. 

That's what I think training sites are good for. I am thinking about DC also. Have you been a member by any chance? 

delaney09

PLOQUICKPRO.com

MISTER_B

badbeat.com was advertised on the poker channel earlier, just for hold em I think, say's it's free but haven't really looked into it.

jakally

Bluefirepoker is very good for both NLHE and PLO cash games.

Smitalos

In Response to Re: Training Site:

In Response to Re: Training Site : Thank you for your responce Carlos. I tottaly agree with you about the HUDs.I am against them because it's like a bug in the game. A training site is just for training. To learn a couple of concepts some moves in order to play better. It's not about copying the trainer or playing the same way. Take some bunch of information, filter it and then keep whatever you think suits you and make it yours as part of your play.  That's what I think training sites are good for. I am thinking about DC also. Have you been a member by any chance? 
Posted by GreekWay

No problem man, always happy to help out

Made me smile when i just read that, good to see someone out there taking pride in their game and having similar beliefs that i do, keep at it sir, seems like you have a good head on your shoulders indeed.

After exhausting every other poker TV show, i joined DC for a month just because i enjoy everything poker :P and wanted to watch some poker vidsw (mainly for entertainment more than educational). But the info you can get on there is amazing, and can be a real eye-opener if you want it to be.
Be wary though, just because someone is a coach there doesn't necessarily mean they should be listened to intently and that you should hang off their every word.
The Stromtrooper series on there (about NLHE), i watched the first few episodes and was like... Wtf?? I went away for a bit, thought about what the coach was saying in his videos and came to the conclusion he was talking out of his.... well, you get the idea! I later searched him on PTR, and realised he's only a very small winner and low/medium stakes NL!

So yeah, DC is 100% the place you should go (imo), so long as you find the right videos to watch i have no doubt it'll make you a better poker player.

GL out there sir, always here if ya need

Cheers,
Carlos Smitalos

GreekWay

In Response to Re: Training Site:

In Response to Re: Training Site : No problem man, always happy to help out Made me smile when i just read that, good to see someone out there taking pride in their game and having similar beliefs that i do, keep at it sir, seems like you have a good head on your shoulders indeed. After exhausting every other poker TV show, i joined DC for a month just because i enjoy everything poker :P and wanted to watch some poker vidsw (mainly for entertainment more than educational). But the info you can get on there is amazing, and can be a real eye-opener if you want it to be. Be wary though, just because someone is a coach there doesn't necessarily mean they should be listened to intently and that you should hang off their every word. The Stromtrooper series on there (about NLHE), i watched the first few episodes and was like... Wtf?? I went away for a bit, thought about what the coach was saying in his videos and came to the conclusion he was talking out of his.... well, you get the idea! I later searched him on PTR, and realised he's only a very small winner and low/medium stakes NL! So yeah, DC is 100% the place you should go (imo), so long as you find the right videos to watch i have no doubt it'll make you a better poker player. GL out there sir, always here if ya need Cheers, Carlos Smitalos
Posted by Smitalos

Thanks for the good words Carlos.

It's not all about the money.I am playing poker just for fun.As others go to the gym or playing sports I am playing poker. So simple.Of course if I win some money it will be good for me but I am just enjoying it. If I get well and start earning money I will think it more seriously. Now that I am losing I am just enjoying it. :-)

Of course I would like to be one of the best players, but that's a long way.I am trying to improve my game that''s why I am looking for a training website. I would like to have a mentor or some experienced poker buddies in order to get better. 

I moved in the UK last year in order to study and I haven't found anyone in my age playing poker here. So I am trying to learn on my own.

I hope that because I live in Brighton I will become the next Moorman, the next Glitterbabe or the next Razavi.Who knows? It might be the spirit of the city...:-)

barnsie

bluefire ftw