The available courses are described below. Tuition is available upon request. Each course is completed in two full days. Classes are often scheduled on a Saturday and Sunday to allow students to attend with a minimum of time off from their regular jobs. Weekday classes can be scheduled on request.
Each day at the institute, The college of pocket billiards, Starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends about 6 p.m. Instructors and students take a lunch break at a nearby restaurant, where they can review the morning session. Free practice periods are provided between workshops so the Institute Instructors can assure that each student has a command of the course material.
We keep our class sizes as small as possible to maximize individual attention. We try for one-on-one whenever possible, but in no case do we ever schedule more then two students per table. The Billiard Congress of America certifies our courses.
LESSON ONE: Covers elements of stroke and stance, physiology, physics and mechanics, and eye patterns for success. Workshops on speed control, shot selection, ball address, aim and focus are also provided.
LESSON TWO: Cue-ball control and position play, centergistics, physics and geometry, controlling angle, speed and spin. Workshops on using tangent lines, English, draw and follow are also provided. In addition, we show you how to win with caroms, billiards and gear shots.
LESSON THREE: Game strategy and approach, mental and mechanical, how to win the inner game, ball, cloth and table variations. Workshops on advanced kicks, banks, and focus on shot selection, safety play and run-out patterns.
STROKE EVALUATION: For students who are not yet ready to commit to a full course, the Institute of Billiard Sciences offers a two hour Stroke Evaluation workshop. In addition to being a valuable learning experience, it allows a prospective student to receive an introduction to the Institute of Billiard Sciences Instructors and their methods before enrolling in our full course. The Stroke Evaluation gives you valuable assistance with improving your game, it also gives you a chance to see what we do and how we do it. The cost of the Stroke Evaluation is available upon request. When you later enroll in the full Institute course, you will receive the cost of the Stroke Evaluation as a credit toward the tuition.
Mental
Game??? - The mental game of pocket billiards is, to say the least,
unexplainable by most. In fact, most instructors do not even try to explain
the mental game. You can get 10,000 people to explain to you how to hold your
cue stick or how to make certain shots in the game of pocket billiards, but
how many can explain the mental side of playing pocket billiards?
At the "Institute of Billiard Sciences", we explain the mental game of pocket billiards in a way that everyone can understand. Who knows what the proper mental process really is? The "Institute of Billiard Sciences" does, that's who!
So, if you are trying to figure out the mental game then you had better enroll in the mental course at the "Institute of Billiard Sciences" and find out just what other instructors are not teaching you.
At the Institute of Billiard Sciences, we believe that playing pocket billiards is broken down into three parts; Mental = 80%, Skill = 15%, and Luck = 5%. Well if you agree with these numbers then you really need to take the course on the "Mental Game" at the "Institute of Billiard Sciences", and really improve your game beyond where you are now!
Call Ken Tewksbury at (603) 225-8298 or E-mail me at cueball@billiardinstructor.org.
Few skills outrank concentration for success in playing pool. Concentration is an essential mental skill for optimal performance. Other instructors repeatedly tell their students to concentrate, but seldom explain how to concentrate. Students have not been told that concentration is a learned skill. At the Institute of Billiard Sciences, you will learn how to focus the mind to develop concentration skills and how to employ this skill for greater power in playing pocket billiards.
We offer a complete range of pocket billiard workshops, which
will improve the skill level of any player. The schedule of workshops in each
course is prescribed, but the time spent on each workshop varies substantially
depending on the needs of each individual student. The emphasis on one-on-one
instruction at the institute assures maximum improvement for each student.
Call Ken Tewksbury at (603) 225-8298 or E-mail me at cueball@billiardinstructor.org.
Looking for a Greater Challenge?
CIRCLE
OF DRAGONS - The "Circle of Dragons" training program is
structured differently from the majority of other pocket billiards schools,
both in curriculum and teaching methods. We offer students "Experiences"
rather then simply teaching them techniques. At the "Circle of Dragons",
the focus is on you, the individual.
The "Circle of Dragons" provides avenues of learning to satisfy any interest and fulfill the goals and demands of any student. For those of you who are interested in learning how to play better pocket billiards. We offer what is no doubt one of the most functional, efficient, and effective methods of pocket billiards ever developed. You are taught in a relaxed yet disciplined training environment using real teaching and training methods to improve your game.
We guide our students to find their own capabilities and their own talents. The class size is kept small and is designed to ensure personal attention and instruction to guide the student throughout this program. As a student, you are always going to be discovering new things that will keep your training exciting and stimulating. You will come away from every class a different person because you will have learned something about the game that you did not know.
The Instructors at the school have spent many years devoted to training in
the art of Pocket Billiards and have attained a level of skill qualifying them
to teach and guide others. The standards and expectations of the students and
instructors are demanding. This training program requires a level of commitment
above what is commonly seen in other programs.
The "Circle of Dragons" is based on the student's ability to perform certain standards at each belt level. Each belt level is designed to increase the student's level of play. Testing is the opportunity for the student to demonstrate their proficiency in each level of belts in order to be able to advance and learn material that is more complicated. The "Circle of Dragons" feels testing provides structure for the students as well as goals in order to help them attain their ideals in Pocket Billiards.
Testing in the "Circle of Dragons" is the best. All students must demonstrate the last material before testing for the next level belt. It takes approximately ONE HOUR of testing per belt level. An example: the last belt rank is one hour of testing and then the new belt level is another hour of testing. The Master Instructor gives all testing only and it is a rigorous test under an experienced master instructor.
Testing is by invitation from one of the instructors. When the instructor determines you have shown that you are proficient in the material and have demonstrated good protocol and attitude, you are then invited to test. Testing is held one day per month. Passing students will receive their new belt rank and a certificate stating their new rank. It will also be posted at the school for everyone to see.
During testing for a higher belt level, the Master level instructor will be observing other parts of your game. Your stroke mechanics, Set, Pause, Finish, and use of chalk. In addition, your understanding of four parts to this game…follow, stop, draw, and spin; your speed control for position; your mental game, and how you manage the table will all be ranked. Without all of these parts, your game will break down.
If your basic game is solid then you should have no problem completing any of these tests. Once you reach the black belt level, your game will be very solid. All it takes is your commitment to work hard and understand where your knowledge level is…Let's get started!
Classes at the Institute of Billiard Sciences are conducted in quiet surroundings that are conducive to maximum learning. Students practice and experiment on the finest equipment available. We have three exquisite Connelly four-bolt rail tables for the students to play on. All distractions are removed to allow students to concentrate on improvement. Spectators are not allowed, and maximum privacy is assured. The “Institute of Billiard Sciences” is a full time school. It is not part of a retail store or part of a poolroom. It is never open to the public! The three tables in the classroom are available only to the Institutes Students.
Regardless of whether you are just learning to play pool for the first time, or you are a regular player who is struggling with your lack of consistent results. If you fail to make that critical shot in the important game, then it is time to enroll at the Institute of Billiard Sciences. See the difference for yourself!
At the Institute of Billiard Sciences, the classes are specially designed to help you bring your game to the next level of play, Regardless of your current ability. The individual attention you will receive at the Academy will provide maximum improvement in your game ---immediately in most cases.
The Academies environment is maintained, with custom textbooks provided for each student. The instruction time is divided between formal classroom presentations and discussions, and laboratory experiments and practice.
Practice drills are custom tailored to the needs of each student depending on the level of ability. A personal “Path to Improvement” is developed for each student during the course so the improvement can continue for months, and years, after the Academy's instruction is complete.
The instructor assures maximum one-on-one assistance for each student. The instructors at “The Institute of Billiards Sciences” possess excellent teaching skills in addition to a high level of understanding of pool and billiard techniques. Their communication skills speed the learning process and maximize each student's understanding of the material presented. A Certificate of Completion from one of the courses at the Academy is recognized as a premier accomplishment for any pool player, it is an elegant expression of your determination to play with assurance and consistency at any level of competition. Students who complete the Academies instructor certification program are confident they possess the tools to establish a rewarding second career as a pocket billiards instructor. This certification diploma is a virtual guarantee of success….
Play better pool in two days! Pool is both an art and a science, finding the proper balance of those two elements is easy when you spend two days at the “Institute of Billiard Sciences” located in Concord, NH.
Call Ken Tewksbury at (603) 225-8298 or E-mail me at cueball@billiardinstructor.org.