Results from the USNF Summer Promotional Exam
(August 2009)
  • Promoted to Sankyu: Tony Bernot, SCNF
  • Promoted to Ikkyu: Chris Coppeans, PNNF
  • Promoted to Shodan: Anna Trommatter, ECNF
  • Promoted to Nidan: Doug Taylor, PMNF
  • Promoted to Sandan: Chad Goerzen, NCNF

     Congratulations to everyone!

 

Questions on the Shodan written test

  1. Draw and label the major parts of the shiai naginata.
  2. List the full names of the five kamae used in Naginata.
  3. Describe the types of competition in Naginata.
  4. List the valid datotsu-bui in Naginata.
  5. State the reasons why you began the study of Naginata.
  6. What is meant by chikai-ma-ai (close distance)?

     

Questions on the Nidan written test

  1. List and explain the methods of striking in Naginata.
  2. Describe fudoshin (literally, "immovable mind").
  3. List and explain the chances for striking in Naginata.
  4. Describe the importance of uchi-kaeshi.
  5. Explain the mental & physical benefits gained through training in Naginata.
  6. Explain the characteristics of Naginata.

     

Questions on the Sandan written test

  1. Why is it important to have three referees for Naginata tournaments?
  2. Explain the significance and objectives of practicing kihon-dosa (basics).
  3. List and explain the methods of striking in Naginata.
  4. Explain the importance of ma-ai (distance).
  5. Explain the meaning of ki-ken-tai-ichi.
  6. Explain yuko-datotsu (a valid strike).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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