Southern California Naginata Federation
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Naginata is a Japanese martial art form for men, women, and children. The Naginata originated over 1,000 years ago. It was a powerful weapon against horsemen and foot soldiers alike. The naginata's length and weight made it an efficient weapon against the sword, and its circular execution made it one of the most graceful and fluid of classical Japanese combat systems. Naginata today is an art form that teaches etiquette, respect, patience, self-confidence, and self-control. The practice of Naginata nurtures stamina, beauty and grace of movement, and the building of character through discipline and concentration. Moreover, it prepares individuals to deal with the rigors of life, and in establishing a moral code based on chivalry and honor.
Locations
GARDENA NAGINATA DOJO
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
16215 S. Gramercy Place
Gardena, CA 90247
Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Instructor: H. Nakano
PASADENA NAGINATA DOJO
Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute
595 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Instructor: C. Mikuni
TORRANCE NAGINATA DOJO
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503
Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Instructor: H. Nakano
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA DOJO
3797 Waukeenah Highway
Monticello, FL 32344
850-997-4843
Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Primary contact person: L. Williams; Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA
Jinbukan Dojo
Lincoln, NE 68588
402-472-7211
Mon., Wed. 8:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Instructor: R. Schmidt; Ph.D.
PHOENIX BUDOKAN DOJO
9151 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-951-2716
Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Primary contact person: P. Pocock
DENVER BUDDHIST TEMPLE
1947 Lawrence
Denver, CO 80202
Monday: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: J. Yien
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Torrance, CA
310-532-3670
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 - 9:55 AM
Instructor: H. Nakano
Locations
GARDENA NAGINATA DOJO
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
16215 S. Gramercy Place
Gardena, CA 90247
Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Instructor: H. Nakano
PASADENA NAGINATA DOJO
Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute
595 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Instructor: C. Mikuni
TORRANCE NAGINATA DOJO
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503
Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Instructor: H. Nakano
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA DOJO
3797 Waukeenah Highway
Monticello, FL 32344
850-997-4843
Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Primary contact person: L. Williams; Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA
Jinbukan Dojo
Lincoln, NE 68588
402-472-7211
Mon., Wed. 8:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Instructor: R. Schmidt; Ph.D.
PHOENIX BUDOKAN DOJO
9151 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-951-2716
Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Primary contact person: P. Pocock
DENVER BUDDHIST TEMPLE
1947 Lawrence
Denver, CO 80202
Monday: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: J. Yien
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Torrance, CA
310-532-3670
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 - 9:55 AM
Instructor: H. Nakano
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