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Adam Bronfman JCC, 524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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Discover 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 strategy, lively challenge, and the wonderful community that makes American Mah Jongg such a joy to learn. Click Here to purchase your ticket!
