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Quiz about Martial Arts 200
Quiz about Martial Arts 200

Martial Arts 200 Trivia Quiz


Difficult martial arts quiz about facts, terminology, historical figures, weapons and styles.

A multiple-choice quiz by kata71. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
kata71
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
60,079
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
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864
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Question 1 of 20
1. How many forms are there in Bando, the Burmese martial art? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Who is the founder of Taekwondo? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What is the name of the temple in China that is considered to be the birthplace of most Kung Fu styles? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What is the name of the most famous Samurai in Japan's history? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What was the name of Bruce Lee's teacher? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What is the name of the spear that the Samurai used? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. What was the first style of Karate taught in the United States by an American? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What is the Chinese Kung Fu term for form,(Kata in Japanese)? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Who founded the Matsubayashi Ryu school of Shorin Ryu Karate? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What is the name of the Vietnamese Martial art similar to Judo? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. What is the name of the Tang Soo Do master that was Chuck Norris's teacher in Korea? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What is the Chinese name for the whip chain weapon used in Kung Fu? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. How many forms(Hyung) are taught in traditional Taekwondo? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. What is the name of the Chinese Kung Fu training dummy? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Who was the founder of the Japanese art of self defense called Aikido? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Who is considered the 'Father of American Taekwondo' and is believed to be the first Korean master to teach the art in the United States? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What is the name of the Korean art of striking vital points? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What is the Chinese name for the Chinese Kung Fu style of White Crane? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What ancient book is considered the bible of Karate? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. What is the ancient Greek Martial art called? Hint



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1. How many forms are there in Bando, the Burmese martial art?

Answer: 12

Bando has 12 forms each with a different aspect of the art. Boar, tiger, paddy bird, scorpion, panther, python, viper, deer, cobra, bull, eagle and monkey.
2. Who is the founder of Taekwondo?

Answer: General Hong Hi Choi

General Choi founded Taekwondo in 1955, bringing together the various Kwans under the style name of Taekwondo. It comes from the ancient Tae Kyun kicking art of Korea and Karate.
3. What is the name of the temple in China that is considered to be the birthplace of most Kung Fu styles?

Answer: Shaolin

The Shaoling temple is credited with being the place where most styles of Kung fu orignated. It is still in operation today. Still training martial artists in the fighting arts and the Buddhist lifestyle.
4. What is the name of the most famous Samurai in Japan's history?

Answer: Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi was the most famous Samurai in Japan's history. He wrote the 'Book of Five Rings' which deals with strategy. He also founded his own style of sword fighting, which utilized two swords.
5. What was the name of Bruce Lee's teacher?

Answer: Yip Man

Yip Man was the Wing Chun master that taught Bruce Lee originally, before he studied other styles to create Jeet Kune Do.
6. What is the name of the spear that the Samurai used?

Answer: Yari

The Yari is the small headed spear that the Samurai used in battle. Sometimes used to dismount a enemy on horseback.
7. What was the first style of Karate taught in the United States by an American?

Answer: Shuri Ryu

Shuri Ryu Karate was the first style of Karate to be taught in the United States by an American to Americans. It was introduced by Robert Trias in 1946. Which was also the first Karate school in America.
8. What is the Chinese Kung Fu term for form,(Kata in Japanese)?

Answer: Kuen

Kuen is the Chinese term used for form, solo training exercises like the Karate Kata, Taekwondo Poomse or Hyung.
9. Who founded the Matsubayashi Ryu school of Shorin Ryu Karate?

Answer: Shoshin Nagamine

Shoshin Nagamine was the founder of the Matsubayashi Ryu branch of Shorin Ryu karate in the 1940's. Which is one of the major schools of Shorin Ryu. He also created the basic Karate Kata Fukyugata ichi.
10. What is the name of the Vietnamese Martial art similar to Judo?

Answer: Vo Thaut Vietnam

Vo Thaut Vietnam was created in 1941 by Nguyen Loc in Saigon. Uses wrestling and Judo type throws and holds.
11. What is the name of the Tang Soo Do master that was Chuck Norris's teacher in Korea?

Answer: Chun Sik Kim

Chuck Norris started studying Tang Soo Do in Korea in 1964 with Master Chun Sik Kim while stationed there in the Air Force. Later coming home and becoming a World champion and actor. Eventually going on to found his own Style called Chun kuk do(the Universal way).
12. What is the Chinese name for the whip chain weapon used in Kung Fu?

Answer: Bien tzu Chiang

The Bien tzu chiang known as the Chinese whip chain is a deadly chain with a sharp dagger like end. When performed correctly the attacker cannot get near the person wielding the weapon.
13. How many forms(Hyung) are taught in traditional Taekwondo?

Answer: 21

The 21 hyung that are taught in traditional Taekwondo which are called the Chonji forms are:Chonji,tan gun, toe san, Won hyo, yul kok, chun gun, toi gye, hwa rang, chung mu, kwang gye, po un, kae baek, yu shin, chung jang, ul gi, sam iL ,choi jang, ko dang, se jong, tong iL, moon ma. Most are named after famous Korean patriots.
14. What is the name of the Chinese Kung Fu training dummy?

Answer: Mook Jong

The Mook Jong is the wooden training device called a dummy. It has fake arms and a leg for solo practice of techinques. Used in Wing Chun and several other styles of Kung Fu.
15. Who was the founder of the Japanese art of self defense called Aikido?

Answer: Ueshiba Morihei

Ueshiba Morihei created Aikido from Aikijujitsu and Jujitsu,which he was a master of those arts. It is centered around the principle of harmonizing and flowing with your opponent to defeat them.
16. Who is considered the 'Father of American Taekwondo' and is believed to be the first Korean master to teach the art in the United States?

Answer: Jhoon Rhee

Master Rhee is credited with being the' father of American Taekwondo' and is also though to be the first Korean master to bring that art to the United States in the 1950's. Not long after it was founded by General Choi. Rhee originally trained in Tang Soo do.
17. What is the name of the Korean art of striking vital points?

Answer: Keupso Chirigi

The art of Keupso Chirigi is taught in most of the Korean martial arts. It is called Kyushu jutsu in Japanese. Focuses on the deadly points on the body that weaken the body. Usually only taught to high level black belts.
18. What is the Chinese name for the Chinese Kung Fu style of White Crane?

Answer: Fantzu Hao Chuan

Fantzu Hao Chuan or White Crane school is a very popular style of Northern Kung Fu. Imitating the movements of the White Crane. It was created by Fang Qiniang, who was a female martial arts master in ancient China.
19. What ancient book is considered the bible of Karate?

Answer: Bubishi

The Bubishi is considered the bible of Karate. It has information about the vital points of the body, fighting techniques, martial arts history, ancient medicines and ancient training philosophy. It was until recently a guarded secret book by many Okinawan and Japanese Karate masters.
20. What is the ancient Greek Martial art called?

Answer: Pankration

Pankration is the ancient Greek Wrestling art that is also a form of self defense. It uses wrestling, kicking and striking. It was created before the 7th century B.C.
Source: Author kata71

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