ESTONIAN NAGINATA FEDERATION

The Atarashii Naginata in Tallinn began to develop in 2017.

In 2021, the Estonian Naginata Federation (EENF) and the Tallinn Naginata Club “Amatsubame” were established. Since 2022, the Estonian Naginata Federation is a member of the European Naginata Federation. Naginata athletes from Estonia participate in international seminars and competitions. Twice a year, the EENF organizes naginata seminars in Tallinn with the participation of world-famous naginata sensei, and also conducts competitions and qualifying exams.

OUR DOJO LOCATION : Tallinn, Ed. Vilde tee, 71a

TRAININGS:

Every Sunday 15:30 – 17:00

Contact:

info@naginata.ee

Naginata first appeared during the Heian period

Atarashii Naginata is a sophisticated, full-contact martial art. It is a dialogue of movement where theory meets practice. Once the basic techniques are mastered, the practitioner transitions to sparring — the “moment of truth” where strikes are delivered with controlled force and absolute focus.
To engage in this dialogue safely and beautifully, traditional protective armor known as Bogu is essential. Putting on the armor is a meditative ritual, performed while kneeling (seiza), honoring the equipment that allows our bodies to “think” under pressure.
The components of Bogu are donned in a specific, mindful order:

1. Tare (Thigh guards): Protecting the lower body, with a chevron (Zekken) on the central section
2. Sune-ate (Shin guards): Essential for the unique low strikes of Naginata.
3. Do (Cuirass): A shield for the torso, providing a solid core.
4. Men (Helmet): Worn over a traditional Tenugui headband to focus the mind and protect the head.
   Kote (Gloves): Protecting the hands while maintaining the flexibility needed for complex movements to control the naginata.