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In addition to the activity of Akido teaching, teacher Alberto developed next to his master, Shikanai Sensei, one amazing ability, becoming an armorer craftsman. All pieces are made under a rigorous quality process. The pieces are evaluated by Shikanai Sensei himself.
Teacher Alberto manufactures weapons for Aikido training like bokens (Japanese wood sword), shotos (a medium size Japanese wood sword), Jos (wood staff) and tantos (wood knives). Teacher Alberto has his ability recognized internationally. His products are sold for many countries and answer the necessities of many different martial arts as, for example, Aikido, Jodo and Kendo. He also manufactures specific costumes of excellent quality, as hakamas and doguis (kimonos), for the practice of different martial arts.
NIO means the representation of two guardians, normally represented in the shape of two invincible warriors in the entrance of many shrines in Japan, China and Korea. They represent the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the birth and the death. One has his mouth open, and the other his mouth closed. One gives life, the other takes it off. They are in balance, fully conscious of their destiny as warriors.
To Buy
All parts developed by Teacher Alberto Ferreira are highly customized. So if you want to purchase one of the items shown on this page, make your request exclusively using one of the three form below.
Buy Weapons
Note: Describe at the field below in a list, item by item, and the desired quantities of each weapon, so we can make your budget.
Buy Clothing
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Buy Weapons and Clothing
Note: Describe at the field below in a list, item by item, and the desired quantities of each weapon and clothe, so we can make your budget.
Purchasing Policy
- Shipping done only through the post office in Brazil, in the form Sedex (Correios).
- Warning: You are responsible for the data reported in the form. They will guide everything: from production to delivery. If there is error in filling data for delivery, the responsibility will be yours.
- Product 100% handmade.
- Contact: +55 21 99991-2626 (WhatsApp), from 12h to 17h PM.
- Images for illustration purposes only.
- Delivery time varies according to the parts produced, and is only estimated in the formal budget request.
- We don’t customize kanji names, nor any products recorded in Niô.
- Budgets will be send to you in two business days after receipt of your order.
- Tell all your data correctly. They are required in the form above.
Read what our costumers are saying…
“…the weapons arrived. I must register the excellence of the work, the finishing, the wood utilized. I am very pleased and happy for having pieces like these…”
“I am from Belo Horizonte and a student of Shikanai Sensei. I received many positive opinions about the quality of your products and I would like to buy a Jo, a bokken, a tanto and a case for them…”
Weapons for Training
Bokken
Wooden sword with tsuba, produced according to the best quality standards, both what refers to the material utilized as well as the process and the finishing, following the directives of curve and adequate weigh, according to the tradition.
It has 1,02 m of extension and can be manufactured with three types of Brazilian wood: Maçaranduba, Ipê or Curupixá.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Jo
Wooden staff, produced according to the best quality standards, both what refers to the material utilized as well as the process and the finishing, following the directives of adequate rigidity and weigh, according to the tradition.
It has 1,28 m of extension and 2cm of diameter and is manufactured with the Brazilian wood Ipê.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Shoto
Short wooden sword, with tsuba, produced according to the best quality standards, both what refers to the material utilized as well as the process and the finishing, following the directives of curve and adequate weigh, according to the tradition.
It has 54,5cm of extension and can be manufactured with three types of Brazilian wood: Maçaranduba, Ipê or Curupixá.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Tanto
Wooden knife, produced according to the best quality standards, both what refers to the material utilized as well as the process and the finishing, following the directives of curve and adequate weigh, according to the tradition.
It has 30cm of extension and 2cm of diameter and is manufactured with the Brazilian wood Ipê.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Bokken Iwama
Wooden sword without tsuba, produced according to the best quality standards, both what refers to the material utilized as well as the process and the finishing, following the directives of curve and adequate weigh, according to the tradition.
It has 1,03 m of extension and can be manufactured with three types of Brazilian wood: Maçaranduba, Ipê or Curupixá.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Cases
Case (sword/staff)
Case produced with material used in the confection of the best bags and backpacks of the market (duratran). It has highly resistance and durability. It has compartments in order to put, beyond the weapons, documents, belongings. It also has a transparent folder tag to put the owner’s identification and/or photo to facilitate the recognizing in travels and seminars.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Capa (espada/bastão)
Case made in Synthetic Leather that combines beauty, strength and practicality to transport and cleaning, plus high durability and better finish. It has compartments in order to put, beyond the weapons, documents, belongings. It also has a transparent folder tag to put the owner’s identification and/or photo to facilitate the recognizing in travels and seminars.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Capa Especial (espada/bastão)
Case made of canvas that combines beauty, strength and practicality to transport and cleaning, plus high durability and better finish. It has compartments in order to put, beyond the weapons, documents, belongings. It also has a transparent folder tag to put the owner’s identification and/or photo to facilitate the recognizing in travels and seminars.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Keiko-Gi
Keiko-gi Aikido
It is manufactured with special white ducks. It allies many characteristics as high resistance and easy washing. It also provides elegance to the practitioner even in the most severe practice.
It is recommended for all levels of practitioners and fits all necessities, independently of the Aikido style. It meets the official patters of different international Aikido Organizations. It has knot stripes in the level of the thorax and abdomen. It has reinforcements in the points of high abrasion. It is not accompanied with a belt.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Dimensions (in centimeters)
| Sizes | A | B | C | D | L1 | L2 | L3 | Sugested Height |
| PP | 76 | 136 | 15 | 52 | 93 | 65 | 49 | betwen 1,66 and 1,70 m |
| P | 86 | 144 | 19 | 64 | 98 | 70 | 54 | betwen 1,70 and 1,74 m |
| M | 90 | 149 | 19 | 64 | 98 | 68 | 58 | betwen 1,74 and 1,78 m |
| G | 91 | 156 | 20 | 68 | 99 | 68 | 58 | betwen 1,78 and 1,82 m |
| GG | 91 | 158 | 20 | 72 | 99 | 68 | 61 | more than 1,82 m |
R$ 245,00 with white belt
Keiko-gi Jodo
It is manufactured with special white ducks. It allies many characteristics as high resistance and easy washing. It also provides elegance to the practitioner even in the most severe practice.
The kimono for Jodo is always made in its official color, deep blue. The set brings also a short made in the same material, according to the specific characteristic for the practice of Jodo.
It is recommended for all levels of practitioners and fits all necessities, independently of the Aikido style. It meets the official patters of different international Aikido Organizations. It has knot stripes in the level of the thorax and abdomen. It has reinforcements in the points of high abrasion. It is not accompanied with a belt.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Dimensions (in centimeters)
| Sizes | A | B | C | D | L1 | L2 | L3 | Sugested Height |
| PP | 76 | 136 | 15 | 52 | – | – | – | betwen 1,66 and 1,70 m |
| P | 86 | 144 | 19 | 64 | 40 | 13 | 48 | betwen 1,70 and 1,74 m |
| M | 90 | 149 | 19 | 64 | 43 | 18 | 51 | betwen 1,74 and 1,78 m |
| G | 91 | 156 | 20 | 68 | 45 | 18 | 52 | betwen 1,78 and 1,82 m |
| GG | 91 | 158 | 20 | 72 | – | – | – | more than 1,82 m |
R$ 170,00
Hakama
Hakama
The Hakama is an exclusive piece for the practice of Japanese Martial Arts as Aikido, Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. It obeys the rigorous shape of this traditional Japanese costume. It is indicated for practitioners that demand rigor and elegance in the observation of the traditions.
It is made with special Santista ducks in the colors deep blue or black. It has non deformable and tight pleat, solid peak that’s also non deformable to the use and washing. It has reinforcements in the points of high abrasion. The Hakama’s sizes obey to a chart with different practitioners’ heights.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Dimensions (in centimeters)
| Sizes | Lenght | Front Belt | Rear Belt | Sugested Height |
| PP | 86 | 490 | 197 | between 1,66 and 1,70 m |
| P | 93 | 490 | 197 | between 1,70 and 1,74 m |
| M | 97 | 490 | 197 | between 1,74 and 1,78 m |
| G | 101 | 490 | 197 | between 1,78 and 1,82 m |
| GG | 105 | 490 | 197 | more than 1,82 m |
R$ 475,00
Belts
Aikido Belt
Belt made with Santista ducks (made to order).
Any Colors.
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Jodo Belt (Obi)
In official blue, black or white, made with Santista ducks (made to order).
Rates in Reais (Shipping calculated separately).
Last Modified: 05/2024