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Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate [2] Trivia Quiz
Another quiz to test your knowledge about the most complete system of self-defense, Kenpo Karate, which developed by the Senior Grand Master, Ed Parker.
A multiple-choice quiz
by loganoulis.
Estimated time: 4 mins.
Ed Parker was known as, "The Father of American Kenpo", because he developed Kenpo Karate by introducing significant modifications in the art of traditional Kenpo Karate.
2. In Kenpo Karate, the chain of the belts a trainee can advance is what?
Answer: White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green, Brown (3 levels), and Black
In Kenpo Karate, the official belt's chain is White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green, Brown (3 levels), and Black. In traditional Karate, the standard belt color system is white, yellow, green, brown, and black. Although, some Karate schools and styles have changed this chain to white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black.
3. What does the tiger represent in the official crest of Kenpo Karate?
Answer: The earthly strength derived through the early stages of learning
The tiger represents the stage of earthly strength derived through the early stages of learning. This is the stage where the individual is more impressed with his own physical prowess.
4. What does the dragon represent in the official crest of Kenpo Karate?
Answer: The spiritual strength which comes with training
The dragon represents spiritual strength which comes with training. It is placed above earthly strength, as seen on the patch, since the individual at this stage has learned to develop humility and self restraint.
5. What does I.K.K.A. stands for?
Answer: International Kenpo Karate Association
In 1962, one of Mr. Parker's black belts opened a school in Ireland, which enabled Ed Parker to create the I.K.K.A. (International Kenpo Karate Association).
6. "Five Swords" is a(n) ________ belt technique.
Answer: Orange
"Five Swords" is an orange belt technique against a front right step through punch. Is one of the most thundering techniques in this level with different effective extensions strikes.
7. What strike does the word "salute" imply in Kenpo Karate?
Answer: Heel Palm
Regarding all Kenpo Karate's self-defence techniques the "salute" is a Heel Palm strike performed to the opponent, in techniques such as "Glancing Salute", "Triggered Salute", etc.
8. What is the minimum number of techniques and variations required for a 5th degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate?
Answer: 700
Although it sounds galactic, this is the minimum number of techniques and variations required for a 5th degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate (Godan).
9. The Universal Patch is one of the patches in Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate?
Answer: True
The Universal Patch is a patch which depicts one-dimensional geometrical symbol. Ed Parker used this emblem to illustrate the paths and lines of action utilised in Kenpo Karate's techniques and forms.
10. Ed Parker studied in Brigham Young University, in Utah and had a bachelor degree in psychology and sociology.
Answer: True
Ed Parker graduated from Brigham University in 1956. At that time Ed Parker was 25 years old and had already opened his first dojo for Kenpo Karate. His studies helped him a lot in order to become one of the most famous instructors in the history of Karate.
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