Since the formation of the USNF in 1974, instructors have conducted seminars throughout the US, including Seattle, San Jose, Los Angeles, Denver, Lincoln, Chicago, New York, Washington, and Phoenix. In 1994 the USNF celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tournament and seminar. USNF dojo are located throughout the US including Southern California, Northern California, Colorado, Nebraska, Minneapolis, and Hawaii.

• Year of 1966

  Naginata in the US

  Under the direction of Sensei Chiyoko Tokunaga, Yoko Yamao and Sachiko Wada at Shudo-kan Dojo in Osaka Castle, Japan, two (2) Japanese American women, Yasuko Yamaguchi and Helen Nakano received their initial instruction in Naginata. They bring Naginata to the United States and begin training under the guidance of renowned kendo instructor, Torao Mori sensei.
• Year of 1968

  Naginata Demonstration

  Yasuko (Konishi) Kimura and Keiko (Konishi) Kawamori, the daughters of the late Chair woman of the All Japan Naginata Federation, Mrs. Shizuko Konishi, visit the US to demonstrate Naginata.
• Year of 1973

  First Naginata Seminar

  First Naginata seminar in the United States conducted by 11 instructors from the All Japan Naginata Federation (AJNF), held in conjunction with the 2nd World Kendo Championships in Los Angeles and San Francisco. AJNF and USA participate in a Naginata demonstration at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and San Jose State University Men's Gym.
• Year of 1974

  USNF Formed

  The United States Naginata Federation (USNF) is formed through the efforts of the instructors and members of the Southern California Naginata Federation, and with encouragement of the AJNF. Mrs. Teiko Mori becomes the first USNF president.
• Year of 1975

  AJNF Sends Instructors

  AJNF sends three instructors (Kuniko Sunagawa, Miyako Tanaka, Ryuko Nagahashi) to teach in L.A. and San Jose.
• Year of 1975

  AJNF 20th Anniversary

  AJNF 20th Anniversary Tournament in Kobe Japan. USNF instructors (Helen Nakano, Yasuko Yamaguchi, Violet Yamaguchi) compete in Shiai and Engi.
• Year of 1980

  AJNF 25th Anniversary

  The AJNF 25th Anniversary Tournament in Kumamoto, Japan. USNF presidents, past and present, (Teiko Mori, Yasuko Yamaguchi, and Helen Nakano) attend by invitation.
• Year of 1987

  USNF Seminar

  USNF Naginata Seminar in Gardena hosts AJNF instructors.
• Year of 1989

  RMNF joins USNF

  Rocky Mountain Naginata Federation joins USNF.
• Year of 1990

  INF Established

  The International Naginata Federation (INF) established with seven (7) Affiliates: Japan, USA, France, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, and The Netherlands. Mrs. Dorothy Ishiyasu is elected INF Vice President and Mrs. Helen Nakano is elected INF Director of the Americas.
• Year of 1990

  First INF Goodwill Tournament

  First INF Goodwill Tournament held in Tokyo Japan on 9 December. The US takes third place in the team match.
• Year of 1991

  NCNF joins USNF

  Northern California Naginata Federation joins the USNF. Shortly thereafter, members from the Midwest and East Coast of the US also join the USNF.
• Year of 1992

  3rd INF Goodwill Tournament

  3rd INF Goodwill Tournament is held in Paris, France.
• Year of 1992

  1st Annual USNF tournament

  First Annual USNF Tournament is held in San Jose, California.
• Year of 1993

  2nd Annual USNF tournament

  2nd Annual USNF Tournament is held in Denver, Colorado.
• Year of 1994

  3rd Annual USNF tournament

  3rd Annual USNF 20th Anniversary Tournament held in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Year of 1995

  1st International tournament

  The First International Naginata Tournament held in Tokyo, Japan.
• Year of 1996

  4th Annual USNF tournament

  4th Annual USNF Tournament held in San Jose, CA.

• 4th INF Goodwill Tournament

  4th INF Goodwill Tournament held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The US takes third place in the team match.
• Year of 1998

  5th Annual USNF tournament

  5th Annual USNF Tournament held in Ogden, UT.
• Year of 2000

  6th Annual USNF tournament

  6th Annual USNF Tournament held in Honolulu, HI.
• Year of 2002

  7th Annual USNF tournament

  7th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, PA.
• Year of 2004

  8th Annual USNF tournament

  8th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, PA.
• Year of 2006

  9th Annual USNF tournament

  9th Annual USNF Tournament held in Sonoma, California.
• Year of 2007

  4th INF World Championships

  4th INF World Championships held in Brussels, Belgium
• Year of 2008

  10th Annual USNF tournament

  10th Annual USNF Championship held in San Jose, California.
• Year of 2009

  11th Annual USNF tournament

  11th Annual USNF Tournament held in South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Year of 2010

  12th Annual USNF tournament

  12th Annual USNF Tournament held in Torrance, California
• Year of 2011

  5th INF World Championships

  5th INF World Championship held in Himeji, Japan
• Year of 2012

  13th Annual USNF tournament

  13th Annual USNF Tournament held in Boulder, Colorado
• Year of 2013

  14th Annual USNF tournament

  14th Annual USNF Tournament held in Seattle, Washington
• Year of 2014

  15th Annual USNF tournament

  15th Annual USNF Championship held in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Year of 2015

  6th INF World Championship

  6th INF World Championship held in Montreal, Canada
• Year of 2016

  16th Annual USNF tournament

  16th Annual USNF Tournament held in Torrance, California
• Year of 2017

  17th Annual USNF tournament

  17th Annual USNF Tournament held in Sonoma, California.
• Year of 2018

  18th Annual USNF tournament

  18th Annual USNF Tournament held in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Year of 2019

  7th INF World Championship

  7th INF World Championship held in Wiesbaden, Germany
• Year of 2023

  19th Annual USNF tournament

  The USNF held its 19th Annual Championship.
• Year of 2024

  8th INF World Championship

  8th INF World Championship (WNC) held in Boulder, Colorado. This was the first WNC hosted by the USNF in the United States, where Team USA placed 2nd in the Women's Team Match.
• Year of 2025

  20th Annual USNF Taikai

  The 20th Annual USNF Taikai was hosted by the Greater New York Naginata Federation (GNYNF).