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Assorted Martial Arts Trivia Quiz

These 10 questions are related to different styles of martial arts. See the level of your knowledge of this fantastic world.

A multiple-choice quiz by Incubus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Incubus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,170

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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602

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Judo its called Dojo. What is the place where practicing Kung fu is called? Hint

Ring

Gym

Kwoon

School

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Question 2 of 10

2. A Chinese word which is not commonly used is Sanda. What does this word refer to? Hint

Punching bag

Free fight

Kung fu shoes

Silat knife

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Question 3 of 10

3. In TKD, a belt is referred to as what? Hint

No belts exists in TKD

Sash

Gup

Belt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is claimed to be the founder of the Korean martial art, Hapkido? Hint

Ng Mui

Ueshiba Morihei

Doju Choi Young Sul

Jigoro Kano

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Question 5 of 10

5. Silat originated in India.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing. What is the name of the wooden sword used in this Martial Art? Hint

Bokken

Bogu

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mawashi Geri is the name given in karate to which kick? Hint

Roundhouse kick

Thrust kick

Side kick

Back kick

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Thailand, March 17 is celebrated as "Boxer's Day" or "National Muay Thai Day", in honor Muay Thai.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Aikido is a Japanese martial art which has been in existence for around 100 years. What is the sitting position called in Aikido? Hint

Rei

Seiza

Uke

Sensei

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the meaning of the name WAKO? Hint

World Allstyle Karate Organisation

World Organisation of Kickboxing Organisations

World Aikido kids Organisation

World Asian Kickboxing Organisations

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Judo its called Dojo. What is the place where practicing Kung fu is called?

Answer: Kwoon

Literal translation would be 'Hall'. This refers to the place or school where one is instructed in the Chinese Martial Arts.

2. A Chinese word which is not commonly used is Sanda. What does this word refer to?

Answer: Free fight

Sanda is fought in light, medium or full contact. Another word for it is Sanshou.

3. In TKD, a belt is referred to as what?

Answer: Gup

Gup is Korean word for belt.

4. Who is claimed to be the founder of the Korean martial art, Hapkido?

Answer: Doju Choi Young Sul

The father of Hapkido is Doju Choi Young Sul (1904-1986), who was born in the Chingbuk province near Taegue, in a village named Yong Dong.

5. Silat originated in India.

Answer: False

Silat originated in Indonesia. Information on its origins is scarce since most of it has not been documented but passed from teacher to students.

6. Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing. What is the name of the wooden sword used in this Martial Art?

Answer: Bokken

Bogu is the armour used in Kendo. Bo is the pole used in most martial arts, and Do is the chest armour used in Kendo.

7. Mawashi Geri is the name given in karate to which kick?

Answer: Roundhouse kick

The roundhouse kick (Mawashi Geri) is one of the most popular of the karate kicks. It can be used to attack at any level from the knee to the head. When performed correctly, the roundhouse kick can be devastatingly fast and effective in strikes to the ribs and head. In sparring tournaments, many knockouts are the result of a good roundhouse kick to the head.

8. In Thailand, March 17 is celebrated as "Boxer's Day" or "National Muay Thai Day", in honor Muay Thai.

Answer: True

This day is in rememberance of fighter Nai Khanomtom, who in 1774 fought eight Buramese fighters and managed to win them all.

9. Aikido is a Japanese martial art which has been in existence for around 100 years. What is the sitting position called in Aikido?

Answer: Seiza

All these words are related to Aikido, Rei means 'bow', Sensei means 'instructor', and Uke means 'attacker'.

10. What is the meaning of the name WAKO?

Answer: World Organisation of Kickboxing Organisations

WAKO is a worldwide organisation grouping different styles of Martial Arts clubs.

Source: Author Incubus

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