Beginner-Friendly American Mahjong Lessons Across San Diego
No experience needed. Just a new obsession waiting to happen. Grab 3 friends and learn together at your place — or join The Crew if you’re looking for people to play with.
Learn American Mahjong with your own group of friends. Each two-hour lesson is relaxed, social and hands-on, with all equipment provided. Book one lesson or continue at your own pace.
3–8 players · We come to you. Most beginners benefit from 3–4 lessons to become confident, independent players. No package commitment.
Inquire About Lessons →A fun, interactive introduction to Mahjong — perfect for birthdays, girls’ nights, neighborhood gatherings or anyone who’s curious about the game. We’ll cover a little history, meet the tiles, explain how Mahjong works, and enjoy hands-on activities with introductory play.
This is a Mahjong experience, not a full beginner course designed to teach everyone to play independently.
Plan a Mahj Party →More than 8 guests? Planning a larger gathering or special event? Inquire for custom pricing →
Tiles, the NMJL card, Charleston, rules and guided play.
Hand selection, strategy and decision-making.
More independent play, flexibility, defense, joker strategy, speed and confidence.
New to Mahj? Start with Mahj I and build from there. Most beginners benefit from 3–4 lessons to become confident, independent players.
Already taken a few lessons or know the basics? Jump in where you are. We can focus on hand selection, Charleston strategy, joker decisions, defense, speed of play, or building confidence through guided games.
No package required. Book one lesson or continue at your own pace.
We provide official NMJL Mahjong cards for use during every lesson or event, so there’s no need to bring one! Cards are collected at the end of the session.
Planning to keep playing? You’ll want your own current-year card. We recommend ordering ahead, as delivery can take time.
Order Your Official Mahjong Card →Want to learn Mahj but don’t have a full table yet? Join The Crew. Tell us where you are in San Diego and your experience level, and we’ll help connect compatible learners when there’s a good match.
No standing weekly commitment. When a group comes together, we’ll coordinate a private small-group lesson that works for everyone.
Join The Crew →We start from absolute zero. No intimidating rulebooks, no judgment — just patient, friendly instruction in a relaxed setting.
Private lessons are relaxed, hands-on and tailored to your group. Groups of 3–8 are welcome, and we bring everything you need to learn and play.
We come to you! Private lessons at your home, Airbnb, clubhouse, or event venue throughout San Diego County.
Mahjong is having a major moment — and for good reason. It's strategic, satisfying, and oddly addictive. You'll want to play every week.
Instant PDF downloads — use them at home, bring them to class, or gift them to your mahj crew.
All products are instant PDF downloads — works on phone, tablet, or desktop.
I started San Diego Mahj simply because I love to play Mahjong. I love the challenge of the game, but even more, I love the way it brings people together. I’ve met and connected with people through Mahjong whose paths I might never have crossed otherwise—and that’s a big part of what makes it so special to me.
My lessons are relaxed, social, and designed to make learning feel fun and approachable, not overwhelming. I come to you with everything you need, whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to build your skills and strategy.
Private lessons are scheduled around your group. Choose a daytime, evening, or weekend time and we’ll come to you.
Bring your own group of 3–8. Most beginners benefit from 3–4 lessons before they’re ready for independent play, but there’s no package commitment. Already know the basics? We’ll meet you where you are. Coming on your own? Join The Crew and we’ll help connect you with learners near you.
Tell us your location, experience level and availability. We’ll reach out when we have a compatible group to connect you with.
Private, in-home American Mah Jongg lessons in your neighborhood.
What players are saying.
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“I learned to play with Jaimee as my instructor. Everyone else I knew already had a group so I put together 4 friends. I coordinated a day to meet, it was very easy to schedule. Jaimee was very patient with us at each lesson. We did 4 lessons. I have recommended two more groups of friends to Jaimee. I’m hooked and feel that I have a great foundation to play.”
“I really had such a fun experience learning Mahjong with Jaimee at San Diego Mahj. She made a complicated game so approachable and fun. I took 3 lessons with my group of 4. By the end I felt super confident playing at any table. It has quickly become my favorite new hobby. Don’t hesitate - hire Jaimee! You won’t regret it!!!”
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