Naginata book

[projectnavi]

Hi there,

i was wondering who knew about this book :

NAGINATA: The Definitive Guide by Alex BENNETT

that can be bought from kendo-world in the publications.

how is this book ?

I've fenced for two years and started kendo this year, and i've always been interested in naginata (from childhood video games *grins*). Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much naginata in canada (no federations?), let alone in quebec.

I'm looking for a book with more technique than history, but a book with both sure would be nice. I would like it to have pictures/drawing showing proper techniques and a listing of different waza (if the terms apply for naginata too...sorry for my ignorance), etc...

thanks for your time,

project

[charlotte]

Hi there,

i was wondering who knew about this book :

NAGINATA: The Definitive Guide by Alex BENNETT

that can be bought from kendo-world in the publications.

how is this book ?

I've fenced for two years and started kendo this year, and i've always been interested in naginata (from childhood video games *grins*). Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much naginata in canada (no federations?), let alone in quebec.

I'm looking for a book with more technique than history, but a book with both sure would be nice. I would like it to have pictures/drawing showing proper techniques and a listing of different waza (if the terms apply for naginata too...sorry for my ignorance), etc...

thanks for your time,

project

Hello,

i never had this book but for what you search (book with techniques), i'm using "sport V course, Naginata" edited by the japanese federation and also translated by A. Bennett. There are many pictures and a good explanation. To me, it's a good reference book..

++ ;)

[projectnavi]

thank you for your input on this. I will check that book right away.


edit : would you happen to know where to get the english version ?

i only seem to end up on the japanese ones...and since i don't intend to learn japanese for another two years...

thanks,

project

[projectnavi]

this book looks rather nice as well :

Illustrated Naginata


anyone can comment ?

[Hughes]

As you will see in another thread (http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2691), we are all looking impatiently for Dr. Alex' book!

For the time it is awaited, it will surely be the Holy Book of Naginata!

[Alex]

sorry to keep you waiting folks.

The book was sent to the printers in Singapore yesterday. It will be ready in 2 weeks. :smiley:

Table of contents are as follows, with a total of 365 pages.



Dedication
Recommendation
Introduction

Chapter 1: The History of Naginata

Chapter 2: Form and Theory

Chapter 3: Practical Lessons Without A Partner

Chapter 4: Practical Lessons With A Partner

Shikake-Oji
Ippon-Me
Nihon-Me
Sanbon-Me
Yonhon-Me
Gohon-Me
Roppon-Me
Nanahon-Me
Hachihon-Me

Chapter 5: Training With Bogu


Appendix 1 - Tournament Regulations
Appendix 2 - New Tournament Regulations
Appendix 3 - Supplementary Notes to Tournament Regulations
Appendix 4 - Kata
Appendix 5 - Grading Examination Questions
Appendix 6 - Glossary

[Hughes]

:cheerful: Yay!

..........

[projectnavi]

OH YEAH!

thanks alex !

2 weeks...great timing !

project

ps : alex, please come by the forums and announce when the book is out so we don't miss it !

[Thibaud]

You mean, two more weeks to wait, Alex ? It is unfair ! :)

Thibaud

(I would like to thank Miss Marylin Monroe for "It is unfair", from "The seven year itch", the people knowing the movie will understand what I am thinking of... ;) )

[Nagi David]

it'd better be good ... :devious:
hope to see you soon in the Naginata galaxy

[Jakob Ryngen]

So... is it out and how do we buy it?

[projectnavi]

So... is it out and how do we buy it?


Alex confirmed me that its going to be available right on the Kendo-World website.

he would surely add "thanks for your interest" :wink:


as for if its out, just read this thread again.

voila.

[dwebb]

Naginata is growing in Canada. There are clubs in Montreal, Hull, Toronto and Edmonton. Email me if you want more info.

[projectnavi]

Naginata is growing in Canada. There are clubs in Montreal, Hull, Toronto and Edmonton. Email me if you want more info.


thanks !

i wanted to update this post about it so if there's any other canadian wondering how naginata's doing in 2005, he'll find the information here.

they need to work on their website tho :) i mean, BAD.

I'll be checking Montreal Naginata club in 3 weeks, they practice every thursday from 8pm-10pm.

project

[StarD0G]

:old_man: Any news on this book? Its been a few days/weeks (it feels like) over 2 now.. my eyes and hands are beginning to itch with anticipation....

StarD0G101
http://nawa.wakr.asn.au <- Naginata

[Hughes]

*Sergio Leone style, Ennio Morricone backgroud music*

"Yep, time's over! Release the book now! We wait'd for daamn too long..."

[Alex]

received my copy today from the printers. now it's up to Hamish to get the order info online!
A

[berghaan]

:smiley:
good news !

[StarD0G]

received my copy today from the printers. now it's up to Hamish to get the order info online!
A

Lol.. Little steps I guess.. Much appreciate the time and effort on Alex' part, for putting this book together.. However the itch continues unabated :ko:

[Alex]

I have just talked to Hamish. Here is the situation as it stands now. The money was wired through to the printers yesterday. It should be confirmed by tomorrow. As soon as the payment is confirmed, the books will be moved down the road from the printers to our dispatch company in Singapore. We will then be able to start taking orders. Hamish has PROMISED that all the order info etc will be posted on the HP by Sunday!

BTW, speaking from experience, if you want the book quickly (and don't mind paying a little extra for postage) I suggest you get it FEDEXed. Airmail from Singapore seems to take anything up to a month (sometimes even more!!). As for seamail...

[projectnavi]

I have just talked to Hamish. Here is the situation as it stands now. The money was wired through to the printers yesterday. It should be confirmed by tomorrow. As soon as the payment is confirmed, the books will be moved down the road from the printers to our dispatch company in Singapore. We will then be able to start taking orders. Hamish has PROMISED that all the order info etc will be posted on the HP by Sunday!

BTW, speaking from experience, if you want the book quickly (and don't mind paying a little extra for postage) I suggest you get it FEDEXed. Airmail from Singapore seems to take anything up to a month (sometimes even more!!). As for seamail...


GREAT !!!

thanks alex for keeping us updated, as said earlier.

project

[laozi]

GREAT !!!

thanks alex for keeping us updated, as said earlier.

project


I bought a book for the NAGINATA The Definitive Guide by Alex.
This book is wonderful contents.
Japanese people should also read.

[Naginatagirl]

Whoo! Can anyone say "sold!" XD I can't wait to get this book ehehehe.

[StarD0G]

Hey All, My copy of the book arrived yesterday! Fantastic! Alex my compliments you have done a superb job of compiling what must be one of the best instructional and pure interest books I've read in a very very long time. :evolved:

[Alex]

cheers mate! :)

[StarD0G]

cheers mate! :)
nice KW zekken btw ;) :wink:

[Jakob Ryngen]

Guess it will be sold in Prague? :cool:

[Nagi David]

Just received it today :smiley:
It's smaller than I tought ! looks like Manga format :)
can't wait to to read it !
Congratulation again

[Oxygen]

I was just wondering how long delivering time it is? I'm living in Norway :)

[Nagi David]

Alex,
Thank you for mentioning the Rhythmical Naginata of Belgium on the Pink Panther theme, but if you allow me to correct you, this happened in 1995 at the 1st World Championship in Tokyo.... here is the link:
http://users.skynet.be/fa005212/naginata02_small.rm

sorry about the bad Quality....

here is my article about it (in French)
http://www.lenaginata.be/index.php?option=news&task=viewarticle&sid=7&Itemid=83

[Alex]

You're right! Sorry about that. I'll fix it when we reprint.

BTW I will only be taking a few copies to Prague (one for each federation leader). I will take bulk orders there for federations. See you soon. :)

[Henry Jones Jnr]

Are you bringing some to Prague?. Even though Rach is our leader, could I have some too, to give to the good people in the north of the UK ie Scotland and Newcastle? Please?. Is Hamish coming too? Looking forward to see you again O Sensei

[Naginatagirl]

Okay, so I ordered the book the week of the 19th in July. That makes it 7 weeks. It still hasn't arrived. Should I be worried?

[Alex]

did you get it sent by airmail or seamail? Even with airmail it can possibly take up to 8 weeks! Send a mail to editor@kendo-world.com and we will look into it straight away. It may mean that we send you a new book.

Cheers

[Naginatagirl]

K Thanks! :) I'll have to check again about the airmail/seamail thing though.