The purpose of this course is to help prepare individuals interested in taking the nishu shinpan certification held in Japan. While there is no minimum rank requirement to register, only those participants holding the rank of 3-dan and above will receive official shinpan hours that can count towards their certification (10 hours). The course will take place during a 3-day weekend in the evening (EST). Participants will receive certificates of completion upon conclusion of the course.

In order to qualify for shinpan-in recommendations, one must hold the rank of 3-dan and attend a USNF-sanctioned shinpan seminar. Attendance will be recorded in Google Classroom and will have the hours calculated towards the 20 hour minimum requirement enforced by the INF, with a max of 10 hours. 3-dan+ participants must take the written exam and receive a score no lower than 80% in order to pass the course and receive their certificate of completion. If you are 2-dan or lower, you cannot carry over your seminar hours towards your (post-3-dan) recommendation year.

Location: Virtual (Google Meet link will be sent upon confirmation of registration)

Instructor:  Katie Roche, Renshi, All Japan Naginata Federation Nishu Certified Referee

Seminar Fee: $100 USD

Schedule:

Day 1 (9/4): 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Day 2 (9/5): 7:00PM - 10:30PM EST
Day 3 (9/6): 7:00PM - 10:30PM EST

Payment:
Payment must be made in full at time of registration. You will NOT be confirmed for registration until we receive your payment by the event registration deadline of Monday, September 1st, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. We accept the following payment methods:
● Paypal (gnytreasurer@gmail.com)
● Venmo (@PJ-Magpayo)
● Zelle (treasurer@gnynf.org)

Refunds/cancellations are not available. 

Please feel free to contact us at gnynaginata@gnynf.org if you have any questions!