Classes
A Taste of Bridge: Part 2
Mondays, June 1 to June 28. 7 pm to 9 pm
The Auction
In this 5-week course, you’ll learn how players communicate using bids to describe their hands and reach the best contract. We’ll cover opening bids, basic responses, and simple strategies to help you and your partner work together effectively.
Don’t worry—this isn’t about memorizing complicated systems. We focus on clear, practical rules you can use right away, with guided practice and real hands each week.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand how the bidding works and feel confident joining regular games and following the action at the table. Cost is $60 for all 5 lessons.
Reserve your spot: HERE
25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know
Instructor: Joe Grill
Wednesdays 7 pm to 9 pm
Learn new conventions Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. Join us as Joe goes over 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. Each convention will be covered in detail and then you’ll play 4 practice hands. Once per month we’ll have a newcomer game to further hone your skills.
Part 2
Classes are $20 each class or $150 for all 7 including all newcomer games. Games are $15 or 1 ticket.
Wednesday, March 25 @ 7 pm: Newcomer Game
Wednesday, April 1 @ 7 pm: Jacoby 2NT
Wednesday, April 8 @ 7 pm: Splinters
Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 pm: Cuebid Raises
Wednesday, April 22 @ 7 pm: Balancing
Wednesday, April 29 @ 7 pm: Newcomer Game
Wednesday, May 6 @ 7 pm: Help Suit Game Tries
Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 pm: Control-Showing Cue Bids
Wednesday, May 20 @ 7 pm: Michaels and Unusual 2NT
Wednesday, May 27 @ 7 pm: Newcomer Game
Contact Joe Grill for more information: Joe@13TopTricks.com
Two Over One Game Forcing
Instructor: Joe Grill
Wednesdays 7 pm to 9 pm. June 3 - June 24
Ready to take your bridge to the next level?
If you already know Standard American bidding and want to improve your auctions, it’s time to learn 2 Over 1 Game Force — the modern bidding system used by the vast majority of serious duplicate players.
In this class, you’ll learn:
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What a 2/1 response really promises
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Forcing vs. non-forcing auctions
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How to avoid bidding misunderstandings
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Better slam exploration
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Modern competitive agreements
The goal of 2/1 is simple:
More accurate auctions, better games and slams, fewer disasters.
This course is designed for advancing players who are comfortable with basic bidding and want a clearer roadmap after the opening bid. Expect practical examples, discussion, and plenty of real hands.
Whether you’re trying to sharpen your partnership agreements or move from intermediate to competitive duplicate bridge, this class will give you tools you’ll use every session.
Wednesday, June 3 @ 7 pm: 2 over 1 Game Forcing Bid
Wednesday, June 10 @ 7 pm: More on 2 over 1 Game Forcing
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7 pm: The 1NT Forcing call
Wednesday, June 24 @ 7 pm: More on 1NT Forcing + other bidding gadgets
Contact Joe Grill for more information: Joe@13TopTricks.com