Ranking System in Atarashii Naginata

Like most modern, martial arts systems, (atarashii) naginata also has a ranking system where students can take promotion exams to achieve a rank. Promotion exams are a great way for practitioners to get a sense of where their skills currently stand and to learn the values of goal-making, and hard work. With rank comes privileges, new curricula, and responsibilities to the naginata community.

Students must be recommended by their instructor to take a promotion exam and sign their registration papers.

The kyu ranks are administered by the United States Naginata Federation (USNF), while the dan and shogo ranks are administered by the All Japan Naginata Federation (AJNF). Ranks obtained through both the USNF and AJNF are recognized worldwide.