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

[Hughes]

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 ...
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"


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]

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