A retired Kelowna teacher is keeping his brain busy, and his online fans happy, by mastering and teaching Sudoku online.
Robin Jarman, the Sudoku Guy, started a YouTube channel in 2015 to teach the game in a relatable, easy-to-follow way.
Since then he has gained millions of views on his page and amassed more than 16,000 subscribers.
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Jarman, 76, started playing the popular puzzle game more than 15 years ago when his post-retirement gig as a professional tour guide saw him travelling the world and spending a lot of time sitting on trains, planes and in airports.
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He said he was immediately intrigued by the game and when he looked online for advice on some of the best ways to work through the game, his results fell flat.
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As a retired teacher, he felt he could do better.
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For Jarman, one of the biggest myths he needed to bust was that it involves math, a false concept that keeps many away from learning the game.
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He also has found that engaging in the comments below each video is one of the best parts of posting online.
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He added that he loves the game and everything it means and works hard to present a new tutorial each and every month for his subscribers.
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B次元官网网址淚 shoot and edit all my own videos in my home. One of the most important things I have learned about retirement is to keep your brain active and going through Sudoku puzzles is very good for the brain, and your memory.B次元官网网址�
He believes Sudoku is the perfect game to challenge the brain for those young and old.
His YouTube page includes a special section of lessons for younger Sudoku challengers.
B次元官网网址淥nce you know the tricks it can really become addictive, my sweetheart Catherine is addicted,B次元官网网址� Jarman added with a laugh. B次元官网网址淲e do one together every morning over breakfast.B次元官网网址�
闯补谤尘补苍B次元官网网址檚 includes 25 lessons, from beginner to advance, and about 50 other tutorials.
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