shiai

/ɕi.ai/

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese martial art, primarily practiced in the Kyushu region, emphasizing the use of the hands and feet to strike and defend.

“The sensei taught his student various Shiai techniques to improve their hand-to-hand combat skills.”

Synonyms

  • Keiko
  • Kumite

Antonyms

  • Shodan
  • Yudansha