Limited Edition
Lia Suzuki Wakizashi / Shoto
Get the wakizashi that Lia Suzuki Sensei recommends and uses in her seminars!
Enhance Your Empty-Hand Aikido Through Shoto Training
This Limited Edition Lia Suzuki Shoto is more than a beautiful wooden training weapon. Working with a shoto can bring fresh insight and inspiration to familiar techniques—helping you explore new ways of moving, deepen your connection, and develop greater awareness of center, alignment, direction, and intention.
I use and recommend this shoto in my own seminars as a tool for enhancing both weapons practice and empty-hand Aikido.
Features
- Japanese White Oak: A substantial, durable wood with an excellent weight and feel for training
- Made in Japan: Quality Japanese craftsmanship designed for consistent dojo use
- Balanced Design: Supports precise, connected, and fluid movement
- Personally Engraved: Each shoto is laser-engraved by Lia Suzuki with her signature
- Limited Edition: Endorsed by Lia Suzuki and available exclusively through her
How Shoto Training Can Enhance Your Aikido
- Gain new insights into familiar empty-hand techniques
- Find fresh inspiration for your training
- Explore new ways of moving from center
- Develop greater connection with your partner
- Refine your awareness of alignment, direction, and intention
What’s Included
- One hand-selected Limited Edition Lia Suzuki Shoto
- Solid Japanese White Oak construction
- Lia Suzuki’s signature personally laser-engraved into the handle
What people are saying about working with shoto...
"One element that really stuck with me was continuing to lead with center, connect, and move with that connection. I valued using the shoto to demonstrate empty hand techniques and feel the extension."
 Cam, Petaluma, California
