Welcome to Flight School
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Your first takeoff. We’ll introduce you to the rich history of mahjong and walk you through the basics—tiles, suits, gameplay, and table routines. You’ll learn in a relaxed, upbeat environment with patient instructors and a group of fellow beginners who are just as excited as you are to get their mahj on.
Time to gain a little altitude. We’ll break down the National Mahjong League (NMJL) card so it finally makes sense, explore how to build winning hands, and introduce key rituals like the Charleston. Don’t be surprised if you feel your first real mahjong rush—it’s part of the fun.
Now you’re flying. You’ll play real games with your instructor right there as your co-pilot. We’ll work on strategy, including pivoting and defensive play, while you build confidence and sharpen your instincts. And yes—there will be plenty of laughs along the way.
Flight School Immersion - $175
A full day, all in. Mahjong 101 and 102 back-to-back on a Saturday. Think of it as a crash course (without the crash)—just smooth skies and steady progress, plus lunch.
Flight School Bundle - $200 COMING SOON
Take the full journey: Mahjong 101, 102, and 103 scheduled separately at a bundled price.
Asian Series: Chinese Mahjong Fundamentals
Your gateway to the ultimate classic. We'll introduce you to the deep roots of this traditional game and walk you through the essential basics. Learn the foundations of the traditional Chinese style in a relaxed upbeat environment.
Coming Soon
We’re just getting started. Look for more flight school classes coming soon!
- Defensive Play
- Advanced Strategy
- Tournament Readiness
Stay tuned on our website or subscribe to The Heron Journal for updates.
Respecting the Game's Heritage
Mahjong is a centuries‑old game with deep cultural roots in China, and we approach it with respect—not ownership. It carries history, symbolism, and meaning far beyond a pastime, and we take that responsibility seriously.
This game has the power to inspire personal transformation. It sparks creativity, fosters deep connection, and creates moments of joy—even during life’s darker times. Having experienced its impact ourselves, we feel both grateful and responsible for introducing new players to the game through Heron House. We honor those who came before us, especially the teachers who passed down this tradition.
For us, appreciation means learning, teaching, and giving credit where it’s due—celebrating mahjong’s origins, sharing its history, and listening to voices from both its cultural roots and the diverse community we serve. We are committed to reflecting this understanding in our curriculum, product assortment, and digital content, and we humbly hope to do it justice.
Respecting mahjong’s heritage is an ongoing practice—one that evolves as we learn, build partnerships, and welcome feedback. Our hope is that Heron House will be a place where people of all backgrounds, ages, and identities come together with curiosity, humility, and joy to experience the game in many forms.
We welcome dialogue. It helps us grow, and we believe accountability is essential to being thoughtful stewards of a tradition we deeply respect and are honored to share.