Welcome to the NYIG Youtube Channel, a production of the New York Institute of Go. New York Institute of Go was established in 2016. One-Dan Professionals Stephanie Yin and Ryan Li founded the New York Institute of Go to teach and spread the great game of Go in North America. Our goal is to communicate and prolong Go Spirit and Go Philosophy. Join us as we bring you lecture videos and the Life & Death series to help you improve on Go.
URL: youtube.com/nyig_go
The NYIG_Go Cast
Teachers: Stephanie Yin (1P), Ryan Li (1P)
Executive Producer, Director: Allen Moy
Also check out our blog posts for upcoming videos to our channel!
On-site Course Description
The NYIG adult class is a designated Go course for students to enjoy studying Go. This course emphasizes the thinking process throughout the opening, middle game, and end game stages of Go, thus achieving the dual purposes of improvement and motivation. Classes are taught by professional-level instructors and meet 3 times a month on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Levels: from new players to 3D
Time: 10:00 to 12:00, every Saturday except the first Saturday of each month (Monthly Tournament).
Venue: New York Institute of Go, 255-05 Northern Blvd, Little Neck, NY.
Tuition:
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Plan 1: $270/1 session, 4 classes ($67.50/2-hour class, no make-up)
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Plan 2: $513/2 session, 8 classes ($64.13/2-hour class, 5% OFF, 1 make-up )
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Plan 3: $729/3 session, 12 classes ($60.75/2-hour class, 10% OFF, 2 make-ups )
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Plan 4: $918/4 session, 16 classes ($57.38/2-hour class, 15% OFF, 3 make-ups)
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Plan 5: $1080/5 session, 20 classes ($54.00/2-hour class, 20% OFF, 4 make-ups)
For new students: One FREE Trial Class is available upon registering for a 4-class session after the trial class (and the $40 deposit will be refunded).
Course Outline & Plan
Students are divided into 2 groups based on level:
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Group A: Beginner and double-digit kyu players
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Group B: Single-digit kyu and low dan players
Schedule (Saturday)
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10:00 - 10:30: Lecture for all students on playing strategies and reading tactics.
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10:30 - 11:30: Lecture for Group A: Go rules, go etiquette, go terminologies, basic skills. Paired practice Group B.
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11:30 - 12:30: Paired practice for Group A. Group B: Advanced playing skills which include but are not limited to opening, joseki, tesuji, and end game.
Online Beginner Course Description
The NYIG adult beginner class is a designated Go course for all beginners to learn basic rules and skills of Go. Classes are taught by professional-level instructors and meet every Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Levels: from new players to 20K
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM New York Time, every Saturday.
Venue: KGS, NYIG room
Tuition:
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Plan 1: $230/1 session, 4 classes ($57.50/2-hour class, no make-up)
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Plan 2: $437/2 session, 8 classes ($54.63/2-hour class, 5% OFF, 1 make-up)
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Plan 3: $621/3 session, 12 classes ($51.75/2-hour class, 10% OFF, 2 make-ups)
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Plan 4: $782/4 session, 16 classes ($48.88/2-hour class, 15% OFF, 3 make-ups)
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Plan 5: $920/5 session, 20 classes ($46.00/2-hour class, 20% OFF, 4 make-ups)
For new students: One FREE Trial Class is available upon registering for a 4-class session after the trial class (and the $40 deposit will be refunded).
Course Outline & Plan
Every student is given separate task for their progress. The student enter higher level class once finishes the beginner content.
Schedule (Saturday)
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19:00 – 20:00: Separate lectures and practice for every student
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20:00 – 21:00: Paired Practice and review/ Simul with teacher and review
Online Advanced Course Description
The NYIG adult advanced class is a designated Go course for students to enjoy studying Go. This course emphasizes the thinking process throughout the opening, middle game, and end game stages of Go, thus achieving the dual purposes of improvement and motivation. Classes are taught by professional-level instructors and meet every Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Levels: from 19K to 3D
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, every Sunday.
Venue: KGS, NYIG room
Tuition:
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Plan 1: $230/1 session, 4 classes ($57.50/2-hour class, no make-up)
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Plan 2: $437/2 session, 8 classes ($54.63/2-hour class, 5% OFF, 1 make-up)
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Plan 3: $621/3 session, 12 classes ($51.75/2-hour class, 10% OFF, 2 make-ups)
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Plan 4: $782/4 session, 16 classes ($48.88/2-hour class, 15% OFF, 3 make-ups)
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Plan 5: $920/5 session, 20 classes ($46.00/2-hour class, 20% OFF, 4 make-ups)
For new students: One FREE Trial Class is available upon registering for a 4-class session after the trial class (and the $40 deposit will be refunded).
Course Outline & Plan
Students are divided into 2 groups based on level:
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Group A: double-digit kyu players
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Group B: Single digit kyu and low dan players
Schedule (Sunday)
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2:00 – 2:40: Group practice and lecture
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2:40 – 4:00: Paired Practice and review/ Simul with teacher and review