International Naginata Federation (INF)
Seminar 2026
Friday June 26 - Sunday June 28 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Registration form and information pack will have been sent to your Federation by the INF.
Seminar details
Venue
Victoria University Community Sports stadium
417 Barkly Street, West Footscray, Victoria, 3012
Seminar Instructors
Toko Takahashi - Kyoshi
Ayumi Nakadan - Kyoshi
David D’hose - Renshi
Daniel Strenger - Renshi
Alex Bennett - Godan
Secretary General, Chinobu Imaura - Kyoshi
Gradings
Gradings available for kyu levels, shodan, nidan and sandan.
Eligibility and fees
To attend, you must be a member of one of the INF Member States. Must have approval from your Federation.
Those who wish to rent naginata may borrow one shiai and/or kata naginata free of charge; if damaged, will need to provide replacement value compensation. Availability is limited and will be confirmed after registration.
Lunch (snacks) will not be provided but attendees may bring their own lunch, or purchase lunch at the nearby shops and cafes.
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Seminar fee: AUD$160 per person
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 20th May 2026
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Grading
Candidates must have approval from their federation to grade.
Kyu gradings under ANF requirements and are paid in $AUD with federation application.
Dan gradings up to, and including, sandan under INF requirements and must be paid by individual participants in JPY. Grading fee will be collected at registration on the Friday/Saturday. Menjo fee collected on Sunday if candidate has passed.