Axis Naginatajutsu Instructor Course

Train in the Way of the Naginata and Become a Certified Instructor with Axis Martial Arts

Step into the world of Naginatajutsu, the elegant yet powerful Japanese polearm art, with our comprehensive Instructor Certification Course. This course is designed for martial artists who wish to master the naginata and gain the skills and structure to teach it effectively.

What You’ll Learn:

Foundational Stances (Kamae):

TATE NO KAMAE, HASSO NO KAMAE, SEIGAN NO KAMAE, CHUDAN NO KAMAE

YOKO ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE, NAKA SEIGAN NO KAMAE, HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE

Core Techniques & Movements:

KIHON GATA (Fundamental Forms), UKEMI GATA MAE NO USHIRO (Forward & Backward Falls)

UKE NAGASHI KIRI (Deflect & Counter), SUKUI AGERU (Sweeping Up), NAGIKURI (Shifting the Naginata)

KESA KIRI (Diagonal Cuts), KOHO KIRI (Back Cuts), SUSO BARAI (Leg Sweep), YOKO TAOSHI (Side Cut)

Cutting Techniques:

HAPPO KIRI (Eight Directional Cuts), TENTO KIRI (Overhead Cut), AGE KIRI (Upward Cut), TSUKI (Thrust)

KEASA KIRI (Right/Left Diagonal), DO KIRI (Right/Left Body Cut), GYAKU KEASA KIRI (Reverse Diagonal)

Advanced Forms & Applications:

HINGANATTA JUTSU GATA, KIHON KYUHO, SUKUI AGE, HATAKI TOASHI, ASHI BARAI

HANE TAOSHI, KIRI DASHI, ZANO NAGI, SASH CHIGAI, TOGI KIRI, NAGE TAOSHI

Specialized Weapon Work – Bisento Jutsu:

QUSHIN, KAKU SHYAKU, SHITA UCHI, NAMI BA, SHINSEN, SHINUGUI, SEITOU, MIKEN

Why Choose This Course?

Learn from experienced instructors with deep roots in classical Japanese weapon arts

Structured curriculum for both personal mastery and teaching

Earn a recognized Instructor Certification upon completion

Ideal for martial arts schools, instructors, and dedicated practitioners

Preserve the legacy of the naginata. Lead with precision, grace, and power.