Since the formation of the USNF in 1974, instructors have conducted seminars throughtout the US, including Seattle, San Jose, Los Angeles, Denver, Lincoln, Chicago, New York, Washington, and Phoenix. In 1994 the USNF celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tournament and seminar. USNF dojo are located throughout the US including Southern California, Northern California, Colorado, Nebraska, Minneapolis, and Hawaii.
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Year of 1966
Naginata in the US
Under the direction of Sensei Chiyoko Tokunaga, Yoko Yamao and Sachiko Wada at Shudo-kan Dojo in Osaka Castle, Japan, two (2) Japanese American women, Yasuko Yamaguchi and Helen Nakano received their initial instruction in Naginata. They bring Naginata to the United States and begin training under the guidance of renowned kendo instructor, Torao Mori sensei. -
Year of 1968
Naginata Demonstration
Yasuko (Konishi) Kimura and Keiko (Konishi) Kawamori, the daughters of the late Chair woman of the All Japan Naginata Federation, Mrs. Shizuko Konishi, visit the US to demonstrate Naginata. -
Year of 1973
First Naginata Seminar
First Naginata seminar in the United States conducted by 11 instructors from the All Japan Naginata Federation (AJNF), held in conjunction with the 2nd World Kendo Championships in Los Angeles and San Francisco. AJNF and USA participate in a Naginata demonstration at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and San Jose State University Men's Gym. -
Year of 1974
USNF Formed
The United States Naginata Federation (USNF) is formed through the efforts of the instructors and members of the Southern California Naginata Federation, and with encouragement of the AJNF. Mrs. Teiko Mori becomes the first USNF president. -
Year of 1975
AJNF Sends Instructors
AJNF sends three instructors (Kuniko Sunagawa, Miyako Tanaka, Ryuko Nagahashi) to teach in L.A. and San Jose. -
AJNF 20th Anniversary
AJNF 20th Anniversary Tournament in Kobe Japan. USNF instructors (Helen Nakano, Yasuko Yamaguchi, Violet Yamaguchi) compete in Shiai and Engi. -
Year of 1980
AJNF 25th Anniversary
The AJNF 25th Anniversary Tournament in Kumamoto, Japan. USNF presidents, past and present, (Teiko Mori, Yasuko Yamaguchi, and Helen Nakano) attend by invitation. -
Year of 1987
USNF Seminar
USNF Naginata Seminar in Gardena hosts AJNF instructors. -
Year of 1989
RMNF joins USNF
Rocky Mountain Naginata Federation joins USNF.Year of 1990INF Established
The International Naginata Federation (INF) established with seven (7) Affiliates: Japan, USA, France, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, and The Netherlands. Mrs. Dorothy Ishiyasu is elected INF Vice President and Mrs. Helen Nakano is elected INF Director of the Americas.First INF Goodwill Tournament
First INF Goodwill Tournament held in Tokyo Japan on 9 December. The US takes third place in the team match.Year of 1991NCNF joins USNF
Northern California Naginata Federation joins the USNF. Shortly thereafter, members from the Midwest and East Coast of the US also join the USNF.Year of 19923rd INF Goodwill Tournament
3nd INF Goodwill tournament is held in Paris, France.1st Annual USNF tournament
First Annual USNF Tournament is held in San Jose, California.Year of 19932nd Annual USNF tournament
2nd Annual USNF Tournament is held in Denver, Colorado.Year of 19943rd Annual USNF tournament
3rd Annual USNF 20th Anniversary Tournament held in Lincoln, Nebraska.Year of 19951st International tournament
The First International Naginata Tournament held in Tokyo, Japan.Year of 19964th Annual USNF tournament
4th Annual USNF Tournament held in San Jose, CA.4th INF Goodwill Tournament
4th INF Goodwill Tournament held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The US takes third place in the team match.Year of 19985th Annual USNF tournament
5th Annual USNF Tournament held in Ogden, UT.Year of 20006th Annual USNF tournament
5th Annual USNF Tournament held in Honolulu, HI.Year of 20027th Annual USNF tournament
7th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, PA.Year of 20048th Annual USNF tournament
8th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, PA.Year of 20069th Annual USNF tournament
9th Annual USNF Tournament held in Sonoma, California.Year of 20074th INF World Championships
4th INF World Championships held in Brussels, BelgiumYear of 200810th Annual USNF tournament
10th Annual USNF Championship held in San Jose,CaliforniaYear of 200911th Annual USNF tournament
11th Annual USNF Tournament held in South Hadley, MassachusettsYear of 201012th Annual USNF tournament
12th Annual USNF Tournament held in Torrance, CaliforniaYear of 20115th INF World Championships
5th INF World Championship held in Himeji, JapanYear of 201213th Annual USNF tournament
13th Annual USNF Tournament held in Boulder, ColoradoYear of 201314th Annual USNF tournament
14th Annual USNF Tournament held in Seattle, WashingtonYear of 201415th Annual USNF tournament
15th Annual USNF Championship held in Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaYear of 20156th INF World Championship
6th INF World Championship held in Montreal, CanadaYear of 201616th Annual USNF tournament
16th Annual USNF Tournament held in Torrance, CaliforniaYear of 201717th Annual USNF tournament
17th INF World Championship held in Sonoma, CaliforniaYear of 201818th Annual USNF tournament
18th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaYear of 20197th INF World Championship
7th INF World Championship held in Wiesbaden, Germany