Way of the Poker Warrior
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Way of the Poker Warrior

About the Book

Comprised of three sections - training, combat, and conduct - and containing 29 hand examples, Way of the Poker Warrior was author Paul Christopher Hoppe's first published book. Rereleased here as a lean publication, it contains the same insight and analysis that made Hoppe (a.k.a. GiantBuddha) an authority in online Limit Holdem circles and a winner in all variants of poker.

The book has helped hundreds of players improve their poker results and enjoyment of the game, and now it can help you, too.

Way of the Poker Warrior is a brilliant reminder on how to recapture the enthusiasm for learning poker wisdom that we all had when we started playing the game.

- Poker News

Paul Hoppe's dedication, discipline, and poise are a model for any aspiring player - especially established players looking to shore up bad habits.

- Jared Tendler, mental coach

About the Author

Paul Christopher Hoppe
Paul Christopher Hoppe

Well known in Limit Holdem circles by his screen name "GiantBuddha," Paul has made poker his profession since 2006. He posted outstanding win rates in all formats of mid-stakes Limit Holdem before shifting his focus to No Limit in 2014. In addition to playing poker for a living, he has written two poker books (Way of the Poker Warrior and Don’t Listen to Phil Hellmuth), produced hundreds of poker videos, and coached dozens of poker students. He also teaches martial arts and yoga, writes fiction, and shreds a little lead guitar when time permits.

Table of Contents

  • First Edition, Second Printing
    • Acknowledgements
    • About Paul Hoppe
    • Foreword: The Path
    • Foreword: How To Win
    • Foreword: You Had Me At Metallica
  • Introduction: Two Paths, One Discipline
  • The Making Of A Poker Player
  • Empty Your Cup
  • Section I: Training
  • CHAPTER 1: WHITE BELT
    • HAND NO. 1
  • CHAPTER 2: WITH RESPECT TO LEARNING
    • HAND NO. 2
  • CHAPTER 3: SHARE YOUR PASSION
    • HAND NO. 3
  • CHAPTER 4: TEACHING TO LEARN
    • HAND NO. 4
  • CHAPTER 5: DISCIPLINE AND MOTIVATION
    • HAND NO. 5
  • CHAPTER 6: ONE THOUSAND PUNCHES
    • HAND NO. 6
  • CHAPTER 7: THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS
    • HAND NO. 7
  • CHAPTER 8: LET’S GO TO THE VIDEOTAPE
    • HAND NO. 8
  • CHAPTER 9: I’M NOT LEFT-HANDED, EITHER
    • HAND NO. 9
  • CHAPTER 10: SWEAT NOW SO YOU DON’T BLEED LATER
    • HAND NO. 10
  • CHAPTER 11: NEVER LET YOUR TOWEL DRY
  • Section II: Combat
  • CHAPTER 1: PREPARE FOR BATTLE
  • CHAPTER 2: ZEN-LITE
  • CHAPTER 3: HURRY UP AND WAIT
    • HAND NO. 11
    • HAND NO. 12
  • CHAPTER 4: GET OVER YOURSELF
    • HAND NO. 13
  • CHAPTER 5: GO WITH YOUR GUT
    • HAND NO. 14
  • CHAPTER 6: ANY GIVEN SUNDAY
    • HAND NO. 15
  • CHAPTER 7: FIGHT FROM THE HIGH GROUND
    • HAND NO. 17
  • CHAPTER 8: PICK YOUR BATTLES
    • HAND NO. 18
  • CHAPTER 9: TARGET WEAKNESS
    • HAND NO. 19
  • CHAPTER 10: DON’T DIE WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT KILLED YOU
    • HAND NO. 20
  • CHAPTER 11: TWELVE MOVES AWAY
    • HAND NO. 21
  • CHAPTER 12: TELL THEM WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO HEAR
    • HAND NO. 22
  • CHAPTER 13: HE KNOWS THAT I KNOW THAT HE KNOWS….
    • HAND NO. 23
  • CHAPTER 14: WAR GAMES
    • HAND NO. 24
  • CHAPTER 15: DON’T GET MAD. DON’T GET EVEN. GET BETTER!
    • HAND NO. 25
  • CHAPTER 16: SHOW NO FEAR
    • HAND NO. 26
    • HAND NO. 27
  • CHAPTER 17: SHOW NO MERCY
  • Section III: Conduct
  • CHAPTER 1: THE TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO
  • CHAPTER 2: STAY IN SHAPE
  • CHAPTER 3: DEAL WITH IT
    • HAND NO. 28
  • CHAPTER 4: HOPE FOR THE BEST, PREPARE FOR THE WORST
    • HAND NO. 29
  • CHAPTER 5: TEN FEET OF COTTON
  • CHAPTER 6: THE COST OF MAKING IT YOUR JOB
  • CHAPTER 7: BLACK BELT
  • Read More From The Poker Warrior
  • There Be Pirates

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