Events

Upcoming

Anime Destiny 2026: Naginata Demo
Nov
14
Anime Destiny 2026: Naginata Demo
Lower Sproul Plaza
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
NCNF will be holding a naginata demo at the UC Berkeley anime convention (Anime Destiny) on November 14th.  If you're in the East Bay, this is a great way to see what naginata combat looks like in person!
July 2027: World Naginata Championships
Jul
03
2027
July 2027: World Naginata Championships
Tokyo
Sat, Jul 03 2027 12:00 PM – Sun, Jul 04 2027 12:00 PM
The World Naginata Championships will be held in July 2027! Tournament + seminar + tests. Godan tests will be held on July 11th, 2027 in a separate city. Some of our members will be attending (details for that TBD).

Past events

Clockwork Alchemy: Naginata Workshop/Demo
Oct
17
Past Event
Clockwork Alchemy: Naginata Workshop/Demo
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Chad Goerzen-sensei will be leading our yearly naginata demo + workshop at Clockwork Alchemy's War Room on October 17th! Feel free to drop on by -- this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to a taste of atarashii naginata.
Peninsula Dojo: First Practice 9/30
Sep
30
Past Event
Peninsula Dojo: First Practice 9/30
Aikido West
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The first practice for Peninsula Dojo will be held at Aikido West dojo in Redwood City from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Congratulations to Saiyou-sensei for opening up a new dojo!
NCNF Demo at the West Coast Asian Foodie Festival
Aug
15
Past Event
NCNF Demo at the West Coast Asian Foodie Festival
1346 Saratoga Dr
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
We will be doing a demo at the West Coast Asian Foodie Festival!  
2026 USNF Seminar, Taikai, and WNC Tryouts
Jul
23
Past Event
2026 USNF Seminar, Taikai, and WNC Tryouts
Torrance
Thu, Jul 23 2026 10:00 AM – Sun, Jul 26 2026 5:00 PM
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.
2026 July Kyouka Renshuu
Jul
11
Past Event
2026 July Kyouka Renshuu
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Preparations for the 2026 USNF event! Special seminar for advanced students and those going to the USNF event.
NCNF Fall Seminar, 2023
Nov
18
2023 Past Event
NCNF Fall Seminar, 2023
811 S B St
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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.
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