Naginata: from medieval battlefields to modern sports halls!

Since medieval times the naginata has been one of the main weapons in Japan’s battlefields. Requiring the use of both sides of the body and with a length over twice that of kendo’s shinai, the naginata takes a lot of skill to be effectively used but those who try it, are immediately captivated! In Real fighting! Naginata Basics the first DVD offering naginata instruction for men, Wataru Suzuki, head-coach of Saitama Sakae High School Naginata Club and All-Japan Naginata champion offers detailed explanation of naginata’s basic techniques, footwork and practice forms.

Translation: Grigoris Miliaresis

Instruction, editorial supervision: Wataru Suzuki
Naginata kyoshi, head-coach of Saitama Sakae High School Naginata Club
Member of the Saitama Sakae High School faculty. Born in 1969, he started practicing kendo at the encouragement of his mother and elder sister when he was at second grade but after entering International Budo University, he devoted himself to naginata. He is a two-time winner of the World Naginata Championships and four-time winner of the Men’s All-Japan Naginata Championships.
Produced under the supervision of All Japan Naginata Federation, a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation.