Once the ban had been lifted from the martial arts after World War II, a new modern sportive martial art was developed called 'Atarashii Naginata' using the long history and traditions of the naginata.
In 1955 the All Japan Naginata Federation was founded with the aim of nurturing youth. In 1968 the association received approval to become a non tax paying foundation. From that time on naginata has been widely practiced, both through school education and through other social groups.
Naginata has as its aim the training of technique, the polishing of the spirit, the enhancement of the will, and the nurturing of the body. Furthermore, as the techniques of the naginata are practiced on both sides of the body they are highly appraised for their development of a good sense of balance. And, as the changes to left and right techniques are practiced swiftly they also provide a very effective way of developing a fit physique. Naginata can be enjoyed by men or women, from the youngest preschooler to the oldest senior citizen.
In 1990 the International Naginata Federation was founded. At present the following 10 countries are members, The U.S.A., France, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Brazil, New Zealand, The Czech Republic, Australia and Japan. The All Japan Naginata Federation is at present sending instructors and coaches to these and other countries to develop the skills of naginata practitioners around the world. They are spreading the classical martial art of the naginata on a global scale. Introducing ways of enriching people's live through the training and perseverance required in practice and developing manners, commitment and a will to live in the individual. Training in naginata also develops honestry, integrity and a sense of what is right. It is the visionary dream of the All Japan Naginata Federation that through practice of naginata in all corners of the globe, that we can achieve lasting peace.
Organization taking part in this programme
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All Japan Naginata Federation 3-2-9 Nishidai, Itami, Hyogo 664-0858, Japan Tel: (072)775-2838 Fax:(072)772-2062 Tokyo Office: Kishi Kinen Taiikukan 1-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-8050, Japan Tel:(03)3481-2411 Fax:(03)3481-2410 |
