Our Story Begins Here

The clatter of tiles,
the sound of old friends.

I grew up to the sound of clicking tiles and my mother’s laughter. Long before I understood the rules, mahjong was simply the soundtrack of my childhood — her and her friends gathered around the table, tiles clicking in rhythm, the room full of conversation and connection. I didn’t know it then, but that sound would shape the rest of my life.

Mahjong carries real history — the game has been bringing people together for over a hundred years — and that history matters to me as much as the gameplay itself. I’ve spent decades teaching this game, and I’ve never once grown tired of it, because every class is a chance to share something I genuinely love: the rhythm of the tiles, the beauty of the strategy, and the simple joy of watching strangers become friends over a shared table.

That’s why I do what I do. Not just to teach a game, but to pass on a memory — one class at a time.

Our Approach

We built our signature 4-class model to give every student real depth, not just the rules. It’s the difference between knowing how to move tiles and truly understanding the game — the strategy, the etiquette, the rhythm that makes mahjong feel less like a game night and more like a tradition. Whether you grew up around a mahjong table like I did, or you’ve never touched a tile in your life, this model meets you where you are and builds real confidence, class by class.

Who This Is For

Total beginners are always welcome — no experience, no pressure. So are players who grew up watching family play and want to finally learn for themselves. And so are longtime players looking for community, not just a refresher. If you’re curious about the game, or curious about why people love it as much as they do, you’re in the right place.

Come Play With Us

Come learn the game that raised me.

Beginner series, open play, leagues and mixers at our 50th & France club in Edina.

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