Naginatado
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Japanese glaive (薙刀道; naginatadō) is a fighting style developed and practiced by female samurai while their husbands were away at war. Naginata has become an important symbol in Japanese culture.
Practices
Akita City
(contact Brianna for specific contact info)
- Where: Akita Budoukan
- When: Most Thursdays 6:30pm - 8pm
- **Iwaki Elementary School practice 4pm - 5pm
Equipment
Naginata uses similar clothing and armor to kendo with a few slight differences. The major difference is that shin guards (脛当て; suneate) are also worn in addition to the other four armor pieces.
Links
All Japan Naginata Federation (Japanese with English introduction)
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