Learn the Hidden Dangers in the 2026 Year Category (Charleston Modeling Included).American Mah Jongg

The 2026 Year Category may look simple but there are hidden dangers that can trap players. In this lesson from Flying Tiles Academy, you’ll learn how to recognize the subtle mistakes that can lock you into a hand too early and what to do instead. We break down the structure of the Year hands and show you how small decisions, especially around exposures, can make or break your game. Then, stay to the end for a Charleston modeling exercise, where you’ll practice thinking through decisions across multiple hands. This is where strategy starts to click. This lesson follows NMJL rules and best practices. ⸻ What You’ll Learn to build your confidence. • The tricky tile partterns in the 2026 Year Category. • Why players get “trapped” without realizing it. • How to avoid early commitment mistakes. • How to think strategically during the Charleston. Practice With Me At the end of the video, we walk through a Charleston modeling exercise so you can: • See decision-making in action • Strengthen your pattern recognition • Build confidence before you sit at the table ⸻ Subscribe for More If you want to learn American Mah Jongg the right way; with clarity, strategy, and confidence… Subscribe to Flying Tiles Academy. 😁 #flyingtilesacademy #americanmahjongg #mahjongg #nmjl #mahjonggforbeginners #learnmahjongg #mahjong #mahjonggstrategy #mahjonggtutorial #mahjonggbasics #mjtiflyingtiles #yearcategorynmjl #2026nmjl

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369 is not as easy as you think! American Mah Jongg

How to Develop a Strong Hand During the Charleston | American Mah Jongg Strategy
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How to Develop a Strong Hand During the Charleston | American Mah Jongg Strategy

The Real Reason You Get Stuck in 2468 (Most Players Miss This). American Mah Jongg Playing Card.
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The Real Reason You Get Stuck in 2468 (Most Players Miss This). American Mah Jongg Playing Card.

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How to Win More Mah Jongg Hands: Stop Guessing and Start Building Strategy

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American Mahjong for BEGINNERS! -- How to AVOID a DEAD hand!

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American Mah Jongg Lesson Strategy How to Pick a Hand 3 Ways (mock card)

Consecutive Run made simple & understandable. (2026 American Mah Jongg Card)
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Consecutive Run made simple & understandable. (2026 American Mah Jongg Card)

2015 World Series of Mahjong Grand Final
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2015 World Series of Mahjong Grand Final

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Mah Jongg Charleston Practice #4 - 2025 NMJL Card

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Winds & Dragons Strategy: When to Commit… or Walk Away. American Mah Jongg Playing Card (NMJL).

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The fastest way to lose in the Odds Category & how to fix it! American Mah Jongg 2026 NMJL Card.

East Winds Disappear… So I Pivot Fast!
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East Winds Disappear… So I Pivot Fast!

2026 NMJL Card Strategy: Any Like Numbers & Quints Explained (Win More Hands). American Mah Jongg.
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2026 NMJL Card Strategy: Any Like Numbers & Quints Explained (Win More Hands). American Mah Jongg.

Jan Starts STRONG in 13579… But Is It Enough? 🤔
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Jan Starts STRONG in 13579… But Is It Enough? 🤔

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Everything Beginners Get WRONG About Dragons in American Mahjong

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2026 NMJL Card: 2026 Section Strategy, Hand Breakdown, and Best Pivots

May 3, 2026 Team Mahjong by Pinoy Game Masters #mahjong #fyp #pinoygamemasters
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May 3, 2026 Team Mahjong by Pinoy Game Masters #mahjong #fyp #pinoygamemasters

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TWO Hands… ONE Big Decision! Did I Pick the Wrong Mah Jongg Hand?

Mah Jongg Charleston practice #7 - 2026 NMJL card
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Mah Jongg Charleston practice #7 - 2026 NMJL card

Playing American Mahjong. I thought I made a mistake see how I quickly recovered!
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Playing American Mahjong. I thought I made a mistake see how I quickly recovered!