CLASSES ARE HELD – MONDAYS 7 – 9 PM & SUNDAYS 10 – 12 (=🝦 ﻌ 🝦=) 2025 SPRING SEMESTER
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CLASSES ARE HELD – MONDAYS 7 – 9 PM & SUNDAYS 10 – 12 (=🝦 ﻌ 🝦=) 2025 SPRING SEMESTER /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
JOIN THE PRATT NAGINATA CLUB.
This is a weekly class in the art of Naginata – the traditional
art of Japanese pole arm, specifically Atariashii Naginata.
Ask us about our special student dojo rate!
PLEASE NOTE: These classes are only open to Pratt students and faculty members
– this year we are limiting the class to 15 students.
SIGN-UP FOR THE WAITLIST – SPRING 2025 SEMESTER.
Classes will include meditation, warm-up exercises, techniques, and philosophy. We practice a specific style of Naginata called "atarashii naginata" (あたらしいなぎなた). The class is open to (Pratt Students and Faculty Members ONLY) – no experience necessary, and no equipment necessary (we will provide Naginata), people should wear gym clothing. If interested we can also suggest online retailers for basic equipment. All participants should register online through the Pratt REC mobile app as well as agree to our code of conduct (we can provide these upon request).
A normal class would be:
– Stretching (small amount depending on time)
– Warm-up exercises
– REISKI (bowing in)
– Meditation
– Kata (a rehearsed series of movements (techniques) fighting invisible opponents)
– REISKI (bowing out)
Naginata, also known as "atarashii naginata" (あたらしいなぎなた) is a modern martial art involving the use of a Japanese halberd.
The early users of Naginata were foot attendants to the samurai and warrior monks. In about 1400 A.D. the fighting style changed and the Naginata was left home for samurai women to use to guard the house and castle, which led to its association with women ever since. After WWII, some naginata masters gathered together to develop a sportified version of naginata practice that would become atarashii naginata.
Today, Naginata is practiced worldwide by people of all ages and genders,
and continuing to grow in both numbers and in diversity.
SIGN-UP/REGISTER
This is more of a long form type of practice to learn Naginata, where we develop skills throughout the semester. NO EQUIPMENT or EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. These classes are only open to current Pratt Students and Faculty members. As we have a limited number of Naginata, we do encourage our members to eventually purchase their own equipment and uniforms – we can assist in this when you are ready. Due to limited space and equipment we are limiting the class size. If you wish to register later in the semester, please send us an email or DM asking if there is an available spot.
Please don’t sign-up if you are not planning on attending.
If you miss more than 3 classes your spot will be forfeited to another student.
SOME BASIC FAQS…
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This year we are having students register/sign-up through our website.
https://www.newyorkbudoassociation.org/events/pratt-iaido-club-fall-2023 -
We currently hold 1 class per week at the Pratt Rec Center
(upstairs in the dance studio).CLASSES BEGIN: XXX, XX, 2025
MONDAYS 7 – 9 PM
SUNDAYS 10 AM – 12 PM
Pratt Recreation, ARC Upper Level
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205P: 718-636=3774
E: recreation@pratt.eduHours of Operation
Mon.-Fri - 6:30am-10pm
Saturday - 8am-8pm
Sunday - 8am-5pm
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To start, just yourself and a willingness to learn – You will eventually purchase a uniform (dogi (top), and hakama (pants).
Some online retailers are:https://www.e-bogu.com/
https://tozandoshop.com/
We understand that this might be too much money for some students so gym clothes are perfectly fine to start. Eventually we suggest getting your own equipment. -
Sorry, currently this program is only offered to current Pratt students and faculty members. If you’re interested in training with us you can visit our SIGN-UP page or check out our online program on NYBA PATERON.
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The hardest part of training was just showing up. Once you take the first step you’re on your way…we always suggest starting at the beginning of the semester. We don’t really have beginners classes, students practice and instructors will help them understand the basic techniques.
Please note that this is more of a course – every week we will review basics as well as new techniques. Like anything in life, the more you give the more you’ll get in return. -
We mainly use the group chat on Instagram – Pratt Naginata Club
please join this chat!
Again, only Pratt Naginata Club Students and Faculty are allowed in this chat group. -
This year we are limiting the class
to only 10 students.
”The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”–– Lao Tzu
