World Championships

World Naginata Championships

The World Naginata Championships (WNC) are held every four years and are hosted by different affliated member federations. The next WNC will be held on the 13th-14th July 2024 in Boulder, Colorado, USA and are hosted by the United States Naginata Federation.

The competition events include Shiai (individual and team fights), Engi (pairs of competitors performing set techniques) and Rythm Naginata (naginata techniques and moves set to music).

An great overview of the 6th World Naginata Championships that were held in Montreal, Canada in 2015 (credit – Stefan Pawlitke)