Open mat · all levels
Saturday Morning Flow
09:00 — 10:30 · Dojo
Est. 2022 · Columbus, OH
Your local
dojo.
薙刀 / Japanese polearm
01 — what is naginata
The practice
Your new favorite
martial art.
Atarashii Naginata (あたらしいなぎなた, literally "New Naginata") is a modern Japanese martial art centered around a traditional polearm. Developed after World War II to unify traditional battlefield styles (koryu) into a modern sport.
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02 — about us
A place to begin
Come as
you are.
Columbus Naginata Club is a neighborhood dojo built around community. We believe that everyone deserves opportunities to grow and a safe space to train. No experience needed.
Driven by one's unwavering commitment to the practice, we began with nothing more than a parking lot and a passion. Today, that spark has grown into a thriving community that has transformed the lives of countless students.
2days a week
3study groups, one community
Columbus Parks and Recreation · Spring 2026 Class
We also have study groups in the Cleveland area and St. Clairsville, OH. There will be another group in the Cincinnati area coming soon. Do not hesitate to reach out for more information.
Our club is also a proud member of the Midwest Naginata Federation. If you are looking for a club to practice with outside of Ohio feel free to explore the St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL areas.
Bujinkan Hasu Dojo · Parma, OH
Midwest Naginata Federation members at GNY Seminar 2025 · New York, NY
03 — events
On the calendar
Keep
moving.
Workshop · guests welcome
The Art of the Kiai
18:30 — 20:00 · Dojo
Community · annual gathering
Fall Shiai
All day · Park
04 — support
Keep the doors open
Practice
takes a village.
Your support helps keep our classes accessible, our equipment maintained, and our community growing. Support a dojo that belongs to everyone.
Support Our Club05 — contact
Your next step
Let's
connect.
Questions, first class, good conversation. We would love to hear from you.
Send us a DM