✦ Guardian of the Art
Miyako Tanaka
also known as Miyako Tanaka Price, Kyoshi
Pioneer of Northern California naginata; USNF President; annual memorial tournament (Tanaka Sensei Memorial Embu) held in her honor
📍 Japan / USA⌛ Ancient / Unknown⧖ Unknown – Deceased (pre-2016)
Atarashii Naginata (US)Atarashii Naginata
Affiliated ·Northern California Naginata Federation (NCNF)USNF
Japanese-born naginata sensei who was instrumental in developing naginata in Northern California and nationally. Served as USNF President. Encouraged John Prough to re-establish naginata in NYC. The annual Tanaka Sensei Memorial Embu is held in her honor by the Northern California Naginata Federation.
✦ Founded
Key figure in Northern California naginata; USNF development
Notable Achievements
Kyoshi; USNF President; Pioneer of Northern California naginata; Annual Tanaka Sensei Memorial Embu held in her honor (NCNF)
Documented Students
NCNF practitioners, Martin Nobida, Chad Goerzen