Kris Motoyoshi

Credentials

Accredited ACBL and Better Bridge Instructor, 1st Vice President ABTA,
District 19 Eastern WA Representative

Seasoned tournament players: Bronze Life Master

Held positions of Secretary, Membership Chair, Grand Slammer Editor (local Unit publication), Rising Star Chair (0-200 MP) local sectional for Unit 448

Currently for Unit 448, Electronic Contact and assist membership chair and Grand Slammer Editor
 

Background

While Kris was a High School student, she assisted her father Sam Matsumoto as a Bridge Instructor.  She has enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to turn her avocation into a vocation.   Over the past five years, Kris has devoted her life to run Sam's Bridge Club in memory of her father.  Kris offers Bridge lessons and invites you to come by her Club.

Kris is currently involved in the ACBL Youth Program.  Over the past year she presented the information to about 50 students in the Spokane area and at the University of Moscow.  Kris uses the ACBL 'Series' texts along with Better Bridge texts, both developed by Audrey Grant.  She recently finished her lesson plans for Two Over One classes using information from all our leading players and teachers.

Kris is an active supporter for our local Unit 448 helping with local tournaments, relaying information from the District level to the various Units in Eastern Washington. She served as Secretary for 3 years, membership chair and pulled together information for our local publication, the Grand Slammer
 

Testimonials

I wanted to study bridge and how to play it successfully. I had heard from various people that there was a bridge teacher starting some classes. I went to one of the classes, and met this little Japanese Lady and became fond of her immediately. This was in year 2001. I have been taking her classes regularly since. She instills in you
the love she has for bridge and encourages you to love the game and play as well as you can. She moves you on with new concepts and better playing always encouraging never discouraging. Kris Motoyoshi is definitely a wonderful lady in all respects and a wonderful teacher.

LOIS SIECKMANN, Spokane WA
 

Several years ago I decided to learn how to play bridge and since I live north of Spokane it was my good fortune to meet Kris who had a club and lessons north of Spokane.

I had tried to play bridge 30 plus years earlier without a clue to the rules or requirements so Kris started me in the most basic class. With most new skills it is necessary to practice so Kris would link me with a partner and encourage us to play in club games. As soon as I mastered that lesson, Kris would promote me to the next
class and repeat the procedure. I am still taking lessons and simply love this fun, addictive and challenging game. Kris is a very patient, knowledgeable teacher and invites her student to grow in their ability by playing as a partner in the local club games. This is such a plus as you are basically in a private lesson and the
experience most valuable.

Her lessons are a great value because once you enroll and pay she encourages you to repeat the lesson as often as you wish at no cost. Kris is a wonderful ambassador for this most fabulous game and I promise you that you will quickly improve your bridge knowledge if you join me for lessons.

Marlys Roberts, Spokane WA