Naginata – Hatsumi Sensei Study Page

Naginata – Hatsumi Sensei Study Page

Use this page to study Hatsumi Sensei’s naginata forms. Choose a section from the menu, watch the clips, then note the kamae, distance, timing, and footwork.

Kamae & Basic Movement

Start here. Focus on posture, grip, and basic lines of attack and defence.

Naginata kamae
Ashi Barai (Naginata)
Hanet Aoshi (Naginata)

Nagi Taoshi Series

Work through these in order. Pay attention to angle, line, and how the body drives the weapon.

01 Nagi Taoshi
02 Seigon Nagi Taoshi
03 Yoko ichimonji Nagi Taoshi
04 Hira ichimonji Nagi Taoshi
05 Naka Seigan Nagi Taoshi

Naginata Waza

Additional naginata techniques to expand your understanding of distance, timing, and variation.

hataki Taoshi (Naginata)
Kuri Dashi (Naginata)
Sashi Chigai (Naginata)
Tobi Ki Ri (Naginata)
Zengonagi (Naginata)
Oushin Naginata
Kakugyaku Naginata
Chi kusha Naginata
Additional Naginata

Bisento Waza

Bisento-based forms. Use these to explore weight, leverage, and cutting lines.

Bisento Waza 03 Nami Ba (Naginata)
Bisento Waza 04 Batto (Naginata)
Bisento Waza 05 GiSen (Naginata)
Bisento Waza 06 Shintou (Naginata)
Bisento Waza 07 SeiTou
Bisento Waza 08