What to Expect
June Mahj Boot Camp is an immersive, beginner-friendly day of American Mahjong instruction designed to help players build confidence through guided learning and supported play.
Choose from Mahj 101 Foundations, Mahj 102 Building Confidence, or the full-day Boot Camp experience combining both sessions.
Workshops are intentionally kept small and interactive, with hands-on practice, coaching, and plenty of time for questions.
What You’ll Learn
Mahj 101 Fundamentals
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Tile identification and suits
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How to read the NMJL card
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How to begin building a hand
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The Charleston (tile passing)
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Game flow and early decision-making
Mahj 102 Building Confidence
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Charleston strategy
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Hand selection and flexibility
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Game flow and defensive strategy
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Supported play and coaching
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Building confidence playing more independently
Who This Is For
• Brand-new players with no prior experience
• Beginners who want a stronger foundation
• Players who know the basics but want more confidence and guided practice
• Anyone preparing to join open play or regular games
What’s Included
• Choice of Mahj 101 Foundations, Mahj 102 Building Confidence, or Full Boot Camp Experience
• Small-group guided instruction
• Hands-on practice and supported play
• All Mahjong materials provided
• Snacks and refreshments available throughout the day
• Lunch included with Full Boot Camp registration
Location
Mahj Room
Chevy Chase, MD
(Detailed address will be shared after registration)
Policies
All ticket sales are final. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to a friend. Please email Jennifer@mahjovermatter.com with their name so we can update our list.
Choose Your Mahjong Experience
Full Mahj Boot Camp Experience
The immersive full-day Mahjong experience for newer players who want to build confidence quickly through guided instruction, supported play, and strategy coaching.
Includes both Mahj 101 Foundations and Mahj 102 Building Confidence in one progressive day of learning.
Includes:
• Full-day Boot Camp experience
• Both workshop sessions
• Lunch, snacks & refreshments
• All materials provided
$120
Mahj 102 Building Confidence Ticket
Designed for players who know the basics of American Mahjong and want to strengthen their game through supported play, coaching, and strategy discussion.
This workshop focuses on Charleston decisions, hand flexibility, game flow, and building confidence playing more independently.
Includes:
• 2-hour guided workshop
• Small-group instruction
• Supported play & coaching
• All materials provided
• Snacks & refreshments
$60
Mahj 101 Foundations Ticket
Perfect for brand-new players and beginners, this guided workshop introduces the fundamentals of American Mahjong in a supportive, small-group setting.
You’ll learn alongside others at a similar level while building confidence through hands-on instruction and supported play.
By the end of the session, you’ll understand how the game works, how to read the NMJL card, and how to begin building hands.
Includes:
• 2.5-hour guided workshop
• Small-group instruction
• All materials provided
• Snacks & refreshments
$70