✦ Guardian of the Art

Miyako Tanaka

also known as Miyako Tanaka Price, Kyoshi

📍 Japan / USA⧖ Unknown – Deceased (pre-2016)

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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.

Notable Achievements

Kyoshi; USNF President; Pioneer of Northern California naginata; Annual Tanaka Sensei Memorial Embu held in her honor (NCNF)