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Find an American Mahjong instructor near you

Browse 304 American Mahjong instructors and teachers across the country. A good teacher gets you reading the NMJL card and running a Charleston within a session or two.

What a beginner lesson usually covers

Most instructors start you on the tiles and suits, the annual National Mah Jongg League card, the Charleston pass, calling and exposing tiles, Joker rules, and how a hand is scored. Many also run small-group classes and refreshers for returning players who want to sharpen strategy. Lessons happen at homes, libraries, community centers, and increasingly over video call.

District of Columbia (2)

Florida (20)

Hawaii (1)

Michigan (3)

Montana (1)

Nevada (1)

Oregon (2)

Rhode Island (1)

Texas (56)

Vermont (1)

Washington (1)

Wisconsin (1)

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Bam Good Time gives instructors a free way to publish lessons, take registration, collect payments, and grow a roster — without a monthly fee and without losing a cut to a middleman. Many teachers also turn their students into a recurring club.

New to the game? Read how to find a mahjong instructor near you and the complete beginner's guide to American Mahjong.