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Quiz about Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate 2
Quiz about Ed Parkers Kenpo Karate 2

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.
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Author
loganoulis
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
269,771
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
207
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Question 1 of 10
1. Edmund Kealoha Parker was widely known as who? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Kenpo Karate, the chain of the belts a trainee can advance is what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What does the tiger represent in the official crest of Kenpo Karate? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does the dragon represent in the official crest of Kenpo Karate? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What does I.K.K.A. stands for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Five Swords" is a(n) ________ belt technique. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What strike does the word "salute" imply in Kenpo Karate? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the minimum number of techniques and variations required for a 5th degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Universal Patch is one of the patches in Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate?


Question 10 of 10
10. Ed Parker studied in Brigham Young University, in Utah and had a bachelor degree in psychology and sociology.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Edmund Kealoha Parker was widely known as who?

Answer: The Father of American Karate

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.
Source: Author loganoulis

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