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..

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[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.

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

[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]

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

[Nagi David]

Just received it today
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?o...id=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.