Suburito
素振り刀
Extra heavy wooden training sword designed specifically for solo cutting drills (Suburi).
Quick Facts
CategoryEquipment
Pronunciation/[soo-boo-ree-toh]/
Alternative NamesHeavy practice sword, Suburi wooden sword
Definition
Suburito is a thick, oversized wooden sword weighing up to twice as much as a standard Bokken. Used exclusively for solo repeated overhead swing drills (Suburi), it builds explosive wrist, lat, and core power.