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	Naginata
		Naginata is a Japanese martial art form for men, women, and children.
		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.
	www.e-bogu.com /Naginata_s/66.htm (136 words)

	Naginata Jibiki (Dictionary of Naginata Terms)
		The body faces sideways and the naginata is held essentially horizontal with the kissaki slightly raised and pointed at the opponent's center line.
		The naginata is held horizontally over the head with the ishizuki forward and aligned with the body's center line.
		The naginata is held horizontally with the ishizuki forward and in the center line of the body.
	www.scnf.org /jibiki.html (1907 words)

	Naginata History
		The naginata proved to be a superb weapon for close-up fighting; it's sweeping arcs of destruction were used to cut a horse's legs and kill its rider once the horse fell to the ground.
		Famous for her naginata skills, Itagaki was in charge of a garrison of 3,000 warriors at the Torizakayama castle.
		Off of the battlefield, the naginata was also used by women as a means of protecting themselves and their children while the men were away in battle or working in the fields.
	www.scnf.org /history2.html (770 words)

	Articles - Naginata - ShopUsMore.com
		Naginata is a traditional Samurai weapon used by Japanese warriors since X century.
		Naginata cannot be considered a sword in its full meaning as it rather presents a sword-like blade attached to a long pole.
		The anatomy of naginata, which was equally effective in cutting and striking predefined peculiarities of the sword handling, where spear and sword fencing techniques were often combined.
	www.shopusmore.com /articles/naginata.html (848 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Naginata
		A naginata consists of a wood shaft with a curved blade on the end; it is similar to the European glaive.
		Generally, the naginata shaft is the height of the bearer's body, with the blade mounted atop usually measuring two or three shaku (one shaku is equivalent to 11.93 inches, or 303 mm) long.
		Naginata can be used to stab, but due to their relatively balanced center of mass, are often spun and turned to proscribe a large radius of reach.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Naginata (1282 words)

	Combative activites (Female Single Combat Club) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Naginata-do or atarashii naginata (new naginata) is the modernized form of the Japanese Martial art of wielding the naginata, a pole weapon resembling the medieval European glaive (pike).
		Naginata is a pole weapon (or polearm, a close combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood).
		Naginata can be used to stab, but due to their relatively balanced center of mass, are often spun and turned to proscribe a large radius of reach.
	www.fscclub.com /vidy/naginata-e.shtml (1211 words)

	JAPANESE POLEARMS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While naginata were used by samurai, the traditional use of the naginata was by samurai women in defending the castle during the absence of the men.
		Early naginata were large with blade lengths from 1 foot to approximately 2.5 feet, highly curved with much "sori" and were quite wide.
		Naginata with blades similar to katana which were mounted on short poles (circa 3-4 feet) are termed nagamaki-naoshi.
	home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/polearms.htm (528 words)

	JAPANESE POLEARMS
		Naginata have poles of approximately 6 feet (2 meters) in length.
		While naginata were used by samurai, the traditional use of the naginata was by samurai women in defending the castle during the absence of the men.
		Naginata may or may not be signed by the maker on nagako (tang).
	www.home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/polearms.htm (528 words)

	Naginata
		Naginata is the study of the use of a sword-like weapon, similar to the European halberd or glaive.
		In both, naginata practice is systemized according to a time-honored tradition consisting of strikes, cuts, and thrusts from left and right to various directions, providing a balanced training with emphasis on form and beauty of movement.
		Those who instruct in modern naginata are not merely coaches, but also leaders who seek to develop the character and personalities of their students - both by their example and by drawing on the rich and long heritage of naginata.
	www.budo-fitness.se /budoinfogallery/naginata.html (370 words)

	Naginata, the fencing with the Japanese lance -:: JaponOnline.com - Japan within reach:: (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The naginata is a Japanese combat lance which dates from IXème century, but Naginata is also a martial arts of Japanese combat which is practised still today and which counts new practise each days.
		With l’origine, the naginata was a weapon of the Japanese warlike monks in IXème century, this large "halberd" was a frightening warlike weapon.
		Naginata often called wrongly "fencing with the lance" is practised with a weapon of approximately 2,30 meter: its pole of 1,80 meter ends in a blade of 50 cm similar to that d’un curved sabre.
	trans.voila.fr /voila?systran_lp=fr_en&systran_id=Voila-fr&systran_url=www.japononline.com/article.php?sid=397&systran_f=100000000000 (1080 words)

	Samurai Swords - Naginata
		Originally, the naginata was used by warrior monks who would defend their shintoist temples from invaders.
		The naginata was made from a short, curved blade, like that of the wakizashi, but instead of being attached to a normal sword hilt, it was attached to a long staff.
		The age in which the naginata was most commonly used is the age in which the samurai were mostly archers, which meant that sword vs. naginata battles rarely took place.
	www.angelfire.com /dragon/swords/naginata.html (172 words)

	What's Naginata
		Naginata has as its aim the training of technique, the polishing of the spirit, the enhancement of the will, and the nurturing of the body.
		Furthermore, as the techniques of the naginata are practiced on both sides of the body they are highly appraised for their development of a good sense of balance.
		Naginata can be enjoyed by men or women, from the youngest preschooler to the oldest senior citizen.
	www.konishi.co.jp /html/naginata/eng/eng2.html (314 words)

	Naginata
		The large scale use of infantry during the Onin War (1467-77) finally established the yari at the expense of the naginata and the use of the latter soon become limited to certain religious sects and to ladies of the bushi class, as a household weapon.
		It is with the latter group that the modern, post-1600, use of the weapon is chiefly associated and nowadays naginata-do is widely taught on the curriculum of girls' schools and colleges in Japan, especially in the west.
		Modern naginata under the aegis of the All Japan Naginata-do Federation is usually Atarashi-Naginata, literally a New Style of Naginata.
	www.budokan.com.au /naginata.htm (548 words)

	What's NAGINATA? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The naginata, a long pole with a sharp curving sword blade at one end, like the spear and sword is one of the ancient weapons of Japan.
		In this period the naginata was regarded as an extremely effective weapon by warrors, however by the time of the 1500s the introduction of muskets and mass battles forced the naginata into becoming a specialist weapon, wielded by warrior priests and women.
		Furthermore a fashion developed where samurai families would display naginata in prominent places such as the entrances to theeir homes they would also be clearly visible in parades led by the local lords, and were even given as pressents to brides.
	naginata.jp /eng/eng1.html (298 words)

	Naginata
		The Naginata was used by soldiers as a weapon during early Japanese periods (600-1500).
		Naginatas were also used as ornaments for the entrances of homes of high ranking Samurai and as an ornament in Daimyos’ processions, and has become a decoration customarily used in wedding ceremonies.
		At the beginning of the Showa period (1923 – 1989), Naginata was introduced to public schools as part of the curriculum for female students.
	jccc.on.ca /classact/ma-naginata.shtml (397 words)

	Classic Naginata : Collectible Fantasy Swords and Medieval Swords (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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.
		The Naginata can be unscrewed at the shaft which can convert this weapon into 2.
		This Naginata is complete with a hardwood scabbard that has a dragon etched along the side.
	www.dragonscavern.com /shop/catalog/Classic_Naginata_p_236.html (185 words)

	Ryoen-ryu Naginata-jutsu
		It differs from the yari in that the naginata is used primarily to cut, chop, slash and thrust in graceful arcs, while the yari is primarily a thrusting weapon.
		Nonetheless, the naginata is a powerful and efficient weapon against the sword or spear, in addition to being one of the most graceful and fluid of the Japanese weapons because of its circular applications.
		Today's naginata evolved during this period, with the ha (blade) averaging one to two feet in length, and the hardwood shaft ranging from five to nine feet long.
	www.mizukan.org /naginatajutsu.htm (1852 words)

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		Naginata is one of the ancient weapons of Japan.
		Furthermore, as the techniques of the naginata are practiced on both sides of the body they are highly appraised for their development of a good sense of balance.
		Naginata can be enjoyed by men or women, from the youngest preschooler to the oldest senior citizen.
	www.tozandoshop.com /category_s/5.htm (144 words)

	A Brief Introduction to Atarashii Naginata
		Naginata practitioners wear a white, short-sleeved Uwagi (jacket) or Keiko-gi, blue or fl Hakama (samurai pants), and white Obi (belt) which is thinner and wider than a karate-style belt [in general, there is no external sign of rank].
		The practice weapon is a competition-style Naginata [two bamboo staves as the Ha (blade), an oak E (shaft), and leather covers over the Kissaki (blade tip) and the Ishizuki (shaft end)],analogous to the Shinai (mock-sword) in Kendo.
		Naginata, like all other Budo, has its own specific Reiho (etiquette); peculiar to Naginata are the Ritsurei (standing bow) with theNaginata, and the Zarei (seated bow) with the Naginata; there is also a set of specific Reiho for Shiai.
	www.usadojo.com /styles/about-naginata-do-intro.htm (989 words)

	Naginata: An Appreciation for "Women’s Martial Arts"
		In naginata culture, you have to kiai (shout) your striking zone.
		By the Tokugawa Period, naginata became the preferred weapon of warrior monks and for the self-defense of women.
		Naginata became a substitute calisthenics for female high school students along with swimming, kyujutsu (archery), ice skating, and tennis.
	www.imdiversity.com /Villages/Asian/family_lifestyle_traditions/ling_naginata_0307.asp (848 words)

	Naginata Home
		Naginata, a Japanese martial art of both power and grace, is characterized by the grandeur of its sweeping movements.
		Naginata is for people of all ages interested in either competitive fighting, or in the physical beauty of choreographed, practiced movements, called kata.
		From this welcome page you can get to the web sites of various naginata organizations worldwide, and in so doing find out about naginata in your area, or in some area to which you will be traveling.
	www.naginata.org /naginata.html (116 words)

	budoblog.com » Additional History of the Naginata
		The naginata is a halberd-like weapon that was used extensively
		The naginata was also used extensively by women warriors.
		Naginata are in existence, with Atarashii Naginata and Jikishin-kage
	www.budonews.com /?p=6 (600 words)

	Actionflex \| 6-Foot Naginata/Spear (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Whether on the battlefield or guarding the castle and its emperor, the samurai employed a long-range bladed weapon known as a naginata.
		In battle, the naginata proved to be one of the most feared weapons, since it could stab, thrust and cut from any angle.
		The naginata has 26 inches of striking area with 46 inches of handle.
	www.actionflex.com /martial/naginata.htm (98 words)

	Kachimushi Naginata Club
		Known to be traditionally a women's martial art, Naginata is a weapon-specialized martial art that originated from Japan.
		The naginata goes back to the heian period, and was originally used by men before the Japanese sword(katana å) was developed.
		The second type of naginata is modern naginata, which is known as atarashi naginata.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /org/naginata/aboutn.html (491 words)

	The Naginata
		The naginata was heavily relied upon due to its length and combined powers of cutting and thrusting.
		In early centuries the naginata or nagemake was wielded in strong arcs, often with the intention to maim the enemy's horse before dealing with the fallen rider.
		If the naginata is wielded at a speed equal to normal sword technique, the swordsman must move at almost twice this speed to close the distance and cut effectively.
	www.americankangdukwon.com /naginata.html (3132 words)

	What's NAGINATA? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The naginata, a long pole with a sharp curving sword blade at one end, like the spear and sword is one of the ancient weapons of Japan.
		In this period the naginata was regarded as an extremely effective weapon by warrors, however by the time of the 1500s the introduction of muskets and mass battles forced the naginata into becoming a specialist weapon, wielded by warrior priests and women.
		Furthermore a fashion developed where samurai families would display naginata in prominent places such as the entrances to theeir homes they would also be clearly visible in parades led by the local lords, and were even given as pressents to brides.
	www.naginata.jp /eng/eng1.html (298 words)

	THE JAPANESE NAGINATA
		The use of the naginata, likewise was different in use from the halberd, as it was different from the yari.
		Finally, there was the type of naginata which seems to be the most commonly thought of, constructed similar to a japanese sword, in that a long tang was inserted into the shaft of the staff and secured with one or more plugs.
		It must be noted however, that during it's battlefield use, the naginata was a disposable weapon, not missed if it had to be abandoned on the battlefield, and consequently not made with the care or attention (or skill) which has become legend of the Japanese katana.
	members.cox.net /bujinkanri/naginata_1995.htm (2191 words)

	Women Warriors of Japan, part 4
		Their naginata is a very light, relatively short weapon, held in a rather narrow grip at one end of the haft and whirled around a central axis.
		The curve of the blade is not used to deflect attacks of the sword, and the cuts and thrusts are straight.
		Almost all the forms are oriented towards practice for the naginata, with the sword merely receiving attacks.
	www.koryubooks.com /library/wwj4.html (2026 words)

	Helen Nakano, naginata sensei
		What follows are some of the recollections and philosophy of Helen Nakano sensei as related to author Paul Riley over the past six years of their association.
		The naginata is a traditional weapon, deceptively simple in construction, infinitely complex in application.
		The naginata is archaic and esoteric, but the lessons we learn in its study are quite enlightening and applicable.
	www.furyu.com /archives/issue6/Nakano.html (1001 words)

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