8th World Naginata Championships (2024)
The Canadian Naginata Federation was thrilled to send a large contingency to this year’s 8th World Naginata Championships held in Boulder, Colorado. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to both the USNF and INF for making such an event possible!
Team Canada had an amazing showing! In particular, we would like to highlight:
- Marija Landekic: 4th Place Women’s Individuals
- Lutan Liu: 1st Place Women’s Goodwill Taikai
- Daiki Iriyama: Goodwill Taikai Fighting Spirit Award
Our first ever WNC rhythm performance coordinated by Birgit and Daiki Siegert-Iriyama was extremely well-received and all new Team Canada members performed incredibly well.
Truly amazing work by our first-timers and we look forward to seeing your progress in Naginata!
As for grading results, every member of the CNF who attempted grading or certification was successful!
1 – Ikkyu
2 – Shodan
1 – Sandan
4 – Yondan
3 – Shimpan-in
