Saori started training Naginata in 1987 Fukuoka Japan. Since then she has traveled to Germany, France ,USA and now New Zealand to train/instruct in Naginata seminars. 

Saori has been a wonderful addition to the Auckland Kendo Club bringing a wealth of knowledge to the Naginata classes.

• Saori Shioyama
• Degree Health & Ph Ed
• Godan Naginata (5th Dan)  
• Started Naginata in 1987

Saori has been senior Naginata instructor at the Auckland Dojo for 3 years. She leads a dedicated class of Naginata trainees every week in one of the most dynamic and visually stimulating Martial Arts.

With a string of 1st place positions in both local and intercity women’s championships in Japan, Saori uses these skills to lead her classes in both fighting skill and inner strength.

Of particular benefit to the Kendoka in our club, Saori frequently trains with her Naginata against kendoists proving a very different and difficult opponent. Many a baffled face is seen on her Kendo opponents whom have just been on the receiving end of a cut seemingly from nowhere.