The Charleston sets the tone for your entire Mah Jongg game. It’s not just about passing tiles, but making smart, strategic choices that shape your hand and influence your opponents’ decisions. In this intermediate-level class, we’ll explore how to make confident decisions during each Charleston pass, including which tiles to hold, pass, and how to balance offense and defense.
FORMAT: In-person classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate
PREREQUISITES: At least 4 months of experience playing American Mah Jongg or the ability to complete a full game in 30 minutes or less.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your 2025 NMJL card (Bring Your Own Card). Mah Jongg sets and handouts will be provided. You’re welcome to bring a pen and paper for notes and a closed water bottle. We ask that you enjoy any snacks before or after class to help keep our space clean and focused on play.
With a background in education, Katie makes Mahjong’s patterns and strategies easy to understand through approachable, engaging lessons. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where players of all experience levels can build confidence and enjoy the game through learning and social play. She is also a member of the Mahj Life Instructor Guild (current as of 2025).
