Grade 1
Grade 1 is all about getting a foothold in poker theory. Perfect for newer players and those with faulty/messy foundations as you’ll be gently immersed in how to think about the game in a theoretically sound way.
Over 15 Hours of Video Content
Grade 1 – Course Syllabus
- Equity and EV: What’s the Difference. What makes a Play Good or Bad? Poker as a Tree of Possibilities.
- Betting vs. Checking: The Pros and Cons. Common Blunders. Common Indifferent Spots.
- Bluffing. Mandatory, Optional, and Prohibited Bluffs.
- Polarisation. Relative Hand Strength.
- Calling Bets. EV Requirements. Equity Realisation. Implied Odds.
- C-Betting. Frequency and Sizing. Range Advantage and Nut Advantage.
- Barreling the Turn. Sizing. Bluff Selection. Value Thresholds.
- Float Betting. Semi Polarised vs. Fully Polarised Strategies.
- River Play – Textural Awareness, Action Sequences, Wide Range Spots.
- Basic Blocker Patterns – Flush Draw Blockers, Backdoor Draws. Using Blockers on the River.
About the Carrot Poker School
• At the Carrot Poker School, we believe in teaching the game from a solid theoretical perspective first. While solvers are often used to demonstrate theoretical concepts, we urge you not to copy their outputs, but encourage you to learn why things happen in game theory and how to apply them to the real world.
• Poker is a very complicated game and deserves a serious and organised method of teaching. Far too many poker courses tell you WHAT to do, but we show you how the game really works and show you WHY.
• Students are encouraged to watch videos in an active way, completing homework and seeking feedback to truly master the dense content.
• From mid-June 2022 you will be able to buy all three grades of the Carrot Poker School in video format for the first time ever.
• Choose a Grade Below or Save £500 by grabbing all three.





