Shiai - Red-White (4, Women), Open

Shiai can be described as a form of aikido, a popular martial art, which is effectively competitive randori, which is a Japanese term describing freestyle practice. Randori means “chaos taking” or “grasping freedom,” and is contrasted to the more structured practice of kata. Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba to synthesize martial arts, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido may be translated as “the Way of unifying (with) life energy” or as “the Way of harmonious spirit.” Sixteen (16) different shiai events were demonstrated at Tokyo in 1964 as part of the kendo demonstrations. This event consisted of two women demonstrating shiai. There were two such demonstrations given.