Wakizashi Short Sword with Sutemi Waza: Lia Suzuki Sensei

Do you ever use wakizashi or other shoto in your training?

I really like using wakizashi in my training. It provides a helpful reminder to not push or pull our partner.

And sutemi waza is a lot of fun, provided that the participants have the skill to safely take the ukemi. [Careful!]

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