Where can you get beat up by people from across Canada and learn from real Japanese renshi? — That’s right, at the 2018 CNF Seminar and Tournament here in Montreal.
On the Saturday we split into groups and worked closely with sensei from Canada, the U.S., and Japan. Everyone who came learned something new!
On Sunday, we showed off our skills in Shiai and Engi matches. Special thanks to new members who showed up on Sunday to run the tournament (we couldn’t have made it work without you).
Tournament Photos
No better time for a drink
The calm before the storm
A day in the life of Helen
Mary is tilted
It’s a Blair(!)
Do not try this at home
Keeping records is a serious business
WOOOO 2ND PLACE!!!
Results
Congratulations to the following members of McGill Naginata:
Marija Landekic
- 1st place yudansha shiai
- 3rd place yudansha engi
- 2nd place team shiai
Simon Bruins
- Kanto-sho award (fighting spirit)
William Choi
- 1st place dangai shiai
- 1st place engi dangai
- 2nd place team shiai
Helen Liu
- 2nd place team shiai
Julia Luo
- 3rd place dangai shiai
Sam Zhou
- 2nd place team shiai
Henintsoa Rakotomalala
- 3rd place engi dangai
Mei Yang
- 3rd place engai dangai
… and all the members of McGill naginata who graded. Everyone passed!
McGill and Edmonton
Ah the wonders of K-BBQ
McGill Naginata 