Mah Jongg Beginner Class Series
Adam Bronfman JCC 524 Chapala Street, Santa BarbaraDiscover the Joy of American Mah Jongg! June 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 / 9:30-11:30 am Beginner Class | 5 Days/2 hours per day | 8 Student Maximum Ready to learn a game that’s social, strategic, a little bit lucky, and a whole lot of fun? Join us for a welcoming 5-day Beginner American Mah Jongg class—designed with a building-block approach where each session adds new skills and confidence. How the 5-Day Learning Journey Works: Day 1: Foundations – Meet the tiles, the suits, the card, and the rhythm of the game Day 2: Learning the card – Patterns, groupings, joker basics, and starting strategy Day 3: The Charleston – Step-by-step passing, decision-making, and tile assessment Day 4: Game Play – Picking, discarding, calling, exposures, and practicing full rounds Day 5: Putting It All Together – Guided play, review, Q&A, and confidence-building tips What You’ll Learn Along the Way: Tile & Card Know-How: Understanding suits, symbols, and how to read the NMJL card Hand Building Skills: How to spot promising sections, narrow choices, and commit Smooth Charleston Passing: How to evaluate your tiles and pass with purpose Gameplay Basics: Calling tiles, making exposures, and going for Mah Jongg Beginner Strategy & Etiquette: Friendly tips that make your game shine Why You’ll Love This Class: Hands-on practice every session so you learn by doing A warm, social environment that makes learning fun and welcoming A confident transition to real play after the full 5-day journey Perfect For: Total beginners Curious soon-to-be players Anyone who loves a good brain-boosting challenge Join us and explore the thoughtful…
