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The Mahjong Made Simple method.
Why most beginners struggle, and the three-part approach I built after my own disastrous first lesson in 2019. The method that gets students playing real games in 2.5 hours, with no overwhelm.
The Mahjong Made Simple Method: Why Most Beginners Struggle
My first mahjong lesson was a disaster. Here's what went wrong, why it happens to almost every beginner, and the method I built so it doesn't happen to you.
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The sheet my Mahjong 101 students take home: the 152 tiles, the six building blocks, how to read the card, and what to do on your turn. It's yours free.
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