Events

We will be doing a demo at the West Coast Asian Foodie Festival!  

The United States Naginata Federation held their annual seminar in Torrance, California! 2 days of seminars, a US tournament, and tryouts to select the US's candidates for the international competition in 2027.

Preparations for the 2026 USNF event! Special seminar for advanced students and those going to the USNF event.

The fall seminar is coming up, and will be held in Aikido By the Bay (811 S B St., San Mateo). Here is the schedule: Saturday, November 18, 2023     1330: Arrive at Aikido by the Bay, sign in, and warm up     1400: Bow-in     1410: Zentai     1440: Shikake oji     1530: Bogu     1630: Closing, clean-up     1645: Exam preparation     1700: Shinsa (rank exam) The schedule is not strict, and we may start events early if things run quickly. This will allow us some time for free practice after the exam.

This event will open with a seminar for all NCNF members. There will be a taikai (tournament) consisting of engi (shikake oji) with mixed yudansha/dangai pairs and shiai for dangai (kyu level holders). We will end with a kyu shinsa (exam). The seminar fee is $35 regular and $20 for students.

Clockwork Alchemy April 8, 10:00 - 11:00 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, San Francisco Japantown April 8, 14:00 - 14:30 Nikkei Matsuri, San Jose Japantown April 23