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Find an American Mahjong instructor near you

Browse 314 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.

California (15)

District of Columbia (2)

Florida (21)

Hawaii (1)

Michigan (3)

Montana (1)

Nevada (1)

Oregon (2)

Rhode Island (1)

Texas (57)

Vermont (1)

Washington (1)

Wisconsin (1)

Teach American Mahjong?

If you teach lessons, claim or add your listing for free so new players can find you. There is no listing fee. Many instructors also turn their students into a recurring club with free event registration and online payments.

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