F.A.Q.
Do I need experience to join?:
Nope, beginners are
always welcome!
What are your fees?:
Club dues are $50/semester.
Do I need to bring my own
equipment?:
You are not required to
bring your own equipment for
the first few
months. However, if you plan
to continue for the
long-term, we highly
encourage the purchasing of
your own equipment.
It is very likely that we could subsidize equipment for dedicated members.
What should I wear to practice?:
If you do not have a
naginata gi, you may wear
loose, comfortable, sports
clothing. Shorts are
recommended over long pants,
as a way to prevent
potential
slippage.
Who can join the
club?:
Membership is open to
all Columbia University &
Barnard College students,
faculty, staff, alumni and
affiliates who possess valid
Dodge Fitness Center
Membership.
What if I am not a Dodge Fitness Center member/Columbia
University student, but
would like to train at
Columbia Naginata?:
Email
us.
Bogu
Uniform
The uniform used in naginata is based off of older, Japanese, traditional clothing that samurai men wore. There have been modern-adjustments made so that it’s suitable for competitive physical activity. The uniform consists of 4 parts:
- Keikogi
- Obi
- Hakama
- Gi zekken