Beginners American Mahjong (BAM San Diego)

Category: Learning · San Diego American Mahjong classes
Also called: BAM; Beginner’s American Mahjong; beginnersmahjong.com; Nancy BAM San Diego
Last checked: 2026-10-02

What it is

Beginners American Mahjong (BAM) is a first-party American Mahjong teaching brand on beginnersmahjong.com based in San Diego. Instructor Nancy (with sister Sarah on organization) runs small-group beginner series, review/strategy classes, guided play, private lessons, and custom group events. The Learning identity here is the published class ladder and fees — not an equipment shop and not a drop-in JCC open-play calendar.

Who it’s for

San Diego beginners and early players who want citeable in-person NMJL-style classes with printed series rates. Separate from teachers/studios already on disk (School of American Mah Jongg, Order of the Tile, Atlanta Mentors, Mahj Life, Mahjong with Kim, The Mahj Playbook, Classical Mahjong, The Mahj Lodge, RichMahj, Motor City Mahjong, Punta Gorda Mahjong, Ladies That Mahj, etc.).

Why it’s listed

The plaza needs an unused first-party teacher page with loadable curriculum bullets and printed rates — format/geo diversity vs Monday’s RichMahj (Central/Eastern Virginia in-person), Tuesday’s Motor City Mahjong (Metro Detroit), Wednesday’s Punta Gorda Mahjong (SW Florida), and Thursday’s Ladies That Mahj (self-paced online $99 course).

• Homepage (https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/) returned 200 on 2026-10-02 under Beginners American Mahjong. Lead: “It’s not your grandma’s Mahjong anymore!” San Diego–based resource for learning and playing; Classes / Events / Resources / NEWS entry points. Footer contact bam@beginnersmahjong.com.
• About (https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/about) returned 200 under “Welcome to BAM!” Story: friend offered to teach Nancy; she got hooked; taught at a continuing education center; with sister Sarah founded Beginner’s American Mahjong — Nancy teaching, Sarah organizing; community of new players with casual beginner classes plus review and strategy.
• Classes (https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/classes) returned 200 with printed rates: Beginner Classes in San Diego — series of three 2.5-hour lessons, small groups, $120 for the series, materials supplied; Custom Classes — minimum 8 people at $175 per person including NMJL 2026 card + materials; Private Lessons in San Diego — series of 2 classes for 1–2 people, $475, includes 2026 NMJL card + materials; Guided Play for Beginners — 2.5 hours for $40 per person (custom guided play min 8 at $50/person); Strategies for Beginners and Playing the New Card — one 2.5-hour class at $65 each; Messy Mahj intro events $75/person (min 8).
• Class Schedule (https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/schedule) returned 200. Example series still showing on the check date: November Beginners Mahjong — Afternoon at Scripps Ranch, Mon Nov 9 / Tue Nov 10 / Thu Nov 12, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Open for Registration; matching evening series 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm marked Full — Taking names for waitlist. Registration via the Contact form.

Class dates, waitlists, and fees can change — use the live Schedule and Contact form before you book. Distinct from other plaza brands that use “BAM” in their names (Bam Let’s, So Bam Fun, etc.).

Official URL

Home: https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/

Classes / descriptions & fees: https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/classes

Class Schedule: https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/schedule

About: https://www.beginnersmahjong.com/about

Location

San Diego, CA (scheduled beginner series commonly at Scripps Ranch). Private lessons San Diego area; custom classes can travel. No separate street storefront printed on the pages checked.

Notes

• Learning / teacher: San Diego American Mahjong beginner series and follow-on classes with printed USD fees.
• First-party beginnersmahjong.com. Not a MahjongFinder scrape.
• Not affiliated with Mahjong Plaza.

FAQ

Q: How much is the beginner series?
A: On 2026-10-02 the Classes page listed $120 for a series of three 2.5-hour beginner lessons in San Diego, with materials supplied.

Q: Who teaches?
A: The About page names Nancy as the teacher and Sarah on organization behind Beginner’s American Mahjong (BAM).

Q: Where are classes held?
A: Schedule examples on the check date listed Scripps Ranch for November beginner series; private/custom options can be at a home, clubhouse, or business in the San Diego area. Confirm the live Schedule before you travel.