Welcoming newcomers and experienced individuals to visit and practice naginata with us in Columbus, OH
Columbus Naginata Dojo
Bringing Atarashii Naginata to the Midwest
About Columbus Naginata
Instructor Jessica Wilson began her study of Atarashii Naginata in 2007 under Youko Yamao-sensei at the Senshinkan in Osaka, Japan, reaching the rank of 1-kyu. She then moved to Chicago to pursue a PhD, but with the lack of nearby dojos and practice partners in the Midwest she struggled to train consistently, occasionally travelling to Indiana to train with Takami Tanner-sensei. Upon moving to Boston, she joined the East Coast Naginata Federation and finally settled into the Cambridge Naginata Club with GNYNF. With the help of a small village, Jessica finally attained the rank of 2-dan in 2023. Having now landed in Columbus, Jessica hopes to bring Atarashii Naginata to the Ohio area, and most importantly, provide accessible resources to naginata practitioners in the Midwest.
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Naginata is the modern Japanese martial art of the halberd that has its origins from the samurai class of feudal Japan. The discipline has evolved into a modern, competitive martial art, involving the skills of forms (kata), full-contact sparring with armor, and choreography. Although naginata is rare, the art is practiced world wide by practitioners of all different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
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While personal equipment is not required for participation, most naginata practitioners end up buying their own equipment.
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Classes are regularly held at the Tuttle Park Community Center. Please register for a session via the Community Center page, or reach out to us directly via the form below.
Schedule
Fall - Winter 2022
Contact
If you are interested in trying a class or would like to reach out to Jessica directly for collaborations, please use the contact form below!
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