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✦ Guardian of the Art

Sachiko Yamauchi-Prough

also known as Yamauchi Sensei, Kyoshi
📍 Japan / USA⧖ Unknown (Japanese-born) – January 2012
Atarashii Naginata (US)Atarashii NaginataTendō-ryū

Born in Shikoku, Japan. Co-founded GNYNF with John Prough on January 31, 2006. Kyoshi-ranked instructor. Served as USNF President until her passing in January 2012. Grew GNYNF to be the biggest naginata federation in the country. Technical advisor to both East Coast and Canadian Naginata Federations. Her legacy lives through the educational programs she established.

Notable Achievements

Kyoshi (high teaching license); Co-founder of GNYNF (2006); USNF President; Grew GNYNF to largest US federation; Technical advisor to East Coast and Canadian Naginata Federations; Pioneer of East Coast naginata