A Love for Mahjong and the Community

What is Mahjong?

Glad you asked! Mahjong is a tile game that originated in China in the 1700s/1800s. In the 1920s an American businessman, named Joseph Babcock, brought his own version of the game to America. In the 1930s, a group in New York formed the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. (NMJL) to come up with rules to standardize the game.

Now we call this version “American Mahjong” and I follow the rules set forth by the NMJL when I teach. After you learn from me, no matter where you play in the country, you will be playing the correct way!

You usually play mahjong with a group of 4 people. The tiles are dealt and your goal is to match your tiles to one line on the NMJL card. The card changes every year! This means each year you have a new challenge! I think this is partly why research shows that playing mahjong can help stave off dementia. This game is so fun and honestly kind of addicting! So what are you waiting for?!?!

Learn the Game!

Guided Lessons and Play

Mahjong 101

This intro to Mahjong class teaches all the basic rules of the game, including tile names, playing the game, and ultimately winning!

Learn the Game
Mahjong 102

Delve deeper into the card and refresh your tile-playing skills in Mahjong 102.
Recommend booking within 2 weeks of Mahjong 101.

Book Lesson
Mahjong 101 & 102 Combined

We will start with a beginner lesson learning the fundamentals and play through a full game. Then, we will dive deeper into the card and functions of different tiles. Next, I will help guide you and your friends as you play another game or two!

Let's Play
Guided Play

Had a few lessons, but still not totally confident in the game? I would love to come and assist you and your guests as you play while offering tips.

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One-on-One

Get personal attention on your specific questions and struggles to improve your skills. Recommend Mahjong 101 and 102 before booking One-on-One.

Level Up
Pop-ups and Private Events

Looking for a unique activity at your business or private residence? Host a fun pop-up, open play, or Mahjong party with me as your guide!

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Book with Bekah!

If a date or time that you need is not available, please reach out to me and I will do my best to accommodate your needs!

Upcoming events

Check the calendar for any fun Mahjong events coming your way, highlighted by date below!

Hope to see you there!

Mother Knows Mahj Gives Back

Mahjong has deep roots in philanthropy , and I try to carry that forward. Almost every dollar from lessons, events or referral purchases helps sustain my business and support local causes. Whether it’s buying tables for local charity events, donating lesson or gifting tile sets for silent auctions, your dollars are being put into supporting your community.

Thanks to your support, we’ve contributed to: One Voice, CASA of the South Plains, Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, LHUCA, Lubbock Symphony Guild, Early Learning Centers of Lubbock, Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation, Lubbock Women’s Club, Tahoka Livestock Syndicate.

Let’s play, connect, and give back —one tile at a time.

—Bekah, Mother Knows Mahj