メリーランドなぎなた如心会 Maryland Naginata Jyoshinkai

Jyoshinkai members proudly participated in the 20th Anniversary Seminar & Taikai hosted by Greater New York Naginata Federation 🎉
The seminar was led by two distinguished teachers from Japan, Narita Sensei and Ajiki Sensei. We gained invaluable instruction and inspiration throughout the weekend!
We’re also excited to share some wonderful achievements:
✨ Three of our senior members successfully passed their 3 Dan Shinsa — congratulations on your well-earned promotions!
✨ Our very first youth participant competed in Engi Kyogi and earned 4th place — amazing accomplishment!
As always, the event was exceptionally well organized.
Thank you to Greater New York Naginata Federation and All United States Naginata Federation for your continued support and for hosting such an outstanding event.
So proud of everyone’s hard work and spirit!

Participated in the National Cherry Blossom Festival- Sakura Matsuri in the chilly Saturday. We provided 45mins of Kendo and Naginata demonstration with the support from GNY members from NY.

We participated in GNYNF seminar & Shinsa on Mar. 1, 2025. We learned a lot and had a great time!
Congrats to Zane promoted to 2 Dan and Susan to 1 Dan!!! Great job!

GNY 2024 Seminar & Taikai
Jyoshinkai participated in Naginata tournament for the first time!
Great job, everyone!


1st Place - Leina & Zane pair!

What is Engi-Kyogi?
Two pairs compete on prescribed set of kata and judged by five Shinpans.

APAH Month Celebration organized by Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives
Demonstrated both Kendo and Naginata.

Thank you for the great GNY seminar! And congrats to all passing the Shinsa!

Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます。
Wish you a wonderful year ahead.
今年もどうぞ宜しくお願い致します。

10/2/2022 (Sun)
Japan Day 秋祭り
We demonstrated Kendo and Naginata at the 2nd annual Japan Day celebration.

9/24/2022 (Sat)
Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival demonstration
We had a great opportunity to demonstrate Bogu practice, Shikake Oji and rhythm naginata.
Thank you to Taiwan Sister Cities committee!