Q: Do I need to have had prior martial arts experience before I can study Naginata?Ī: No.
Naginata is practiced by people of all ages and abilities. Q: Do I have to be athletic to learn Naginata?Ī: No. Although many aspects of modern Naginata are contest oriented, most people practice it solely as a means of building character and self-discipline. Today, however, Naginata is practiced by men, women, and children of all ages and abilities.Ī: Atarashii Naginata is a standardized combination of all of the old schools of Naginata.Ī: No. At one time in Japan's history, Naginata was the only martial art that women were allowed to practice. Testing for lower ranks is usually done at the student's own school.Ī: No. Dan (black belt) testing is conducted at most INF or USNF seminars or tournaments. In addition, local clubs occasionally host their own tournaments. The International Naginata Federation (INF) holds sanctioned matches all over the world. Q: Is Naginata competition & testing held only in Japan?Ī: No. Q: How large is the shiai (competition & practice) naginata?Ī: Shiai naginata are between 2.10 and 2.25 meters in length (82.6-88.5 inches) and weigh a minimum of 650 grams (1.4 lbs).Ī: The shaft (ebu) is made of oak, and the mock blade (habu) is made of two strips of bamboo.Ī: Yes, used equipment is generally available. Bogu is usually not needed until a student is more advanced. Q: Do I need to buy armor (bogu) right away?Ī: No. Naginata kote have a singulated index finger as well as the thumb to better facilitate the rapid shifting of the hands along the length of the naginata's shaft. Naginata gloves (kote) are also slightly different than those utilized in Kendo. Q: Is the armor (bogu) worn by Naginata students the same as that used for Kendo?Ī: The bogu used by Naginata students is essentially the same as that worn by Kendo students, except for the addition of shin protectors (suneate).
All students and instructors, regardless of their rank, are attired identically. Q: Are colored belts worn in Naginata, as they are in many other martial arts?Ī: No. Advanced students also make use of protective armor (bogu) if they wish to participate in competitive matches. Q: What type of uniform is worn by Naginata students?Ī: All Naginata students wear a black or navy blue hakama (wide, pleated pants), a plain white obi (belt), and a white keikogi (jacket). More sources are listed in our Links section. A: We know of at least 3 sources in the United States:
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