by Alice Fontana On 20–21 June, an experimental event called “Sōhei” brought together the practice of Zen Rinzai meditation and Atarashii Naginata in the peaceful …
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by Nathan Laurençon Hello, my name is Nathan Laurençon, son of Benoît Laurençon. I am 16 years old as I write this account of my …
by Joe Hafner A year ago, I packed my bogu and along with my other belongings and moved from a small town in Switzerland to …
by Leandro Pereira Zapata After months of preparation and the long journey that the Naginata has taken in Spain, thanks to Matsu Nihon Budo, the …
by Jeremy Chevaux “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s …
By Denis Fumagalli On April 11 and 12, 2026, the Obernai Kendo Club had the pleasure of co-organizing, alongside the Tanko-kan of Wintzenheim and the …
by Loïc Delalande It was a wonderful experience to travel to London at the invitation of Rachel Sensei and her fantastic team. The British seminar …
by Loïc Delalande On April 11th and 12th, 2026, the annual naginata spring training camp was held in New Jersey, USA. Under the guidance of …
By Jonathan Gerlache One year ago, I was sitting in my living room, playing a video game set in Japan during the Sengoku (Warring States) …
by Jonas Stock This year the 11th Benkei Cup took place in Leverkusen Germany. For those who don’t know or may need a quick reminder: …