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Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate [1] Trivia Quiz

A 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.

Author
loganoulis

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,603

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
243

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the real, full name of Ed Parker? Hint

Bruce Lee

Edmond Parker

Edward Parker

Edmund Kealoha Parker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the founder of Kenpo Karate, and first teacher of Ed Parker, before Mr Parker started to develop the techniques of Kenpo Karate? Hint

Frank Chow

Miyamoto Musashi (Kensei)

David Caradine

William Kwai Sun Chow

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not one of the nine principles of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate? Hint

Do not think dishonestly

The way is in training

Do nothing useless

Make the opponent surrender

4. Fill in the phrase to complete the vow of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate. "I come to you with only Karate _____ . I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong, then here are my weapons, Karate, my ____ ." Hint

Blind hands

Lethal weapon

Lethal hands

Empty hands

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is the first technique to be learned in Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate, but by no means a useless one? Hint

Flight to Freedom

Checking the Storm

Delayed Sword

Obscure Sword

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Snaking Talon", "Retreating Pendelum", and "Broken Ram" are techniques needed to advance to what belt? Hint

Blue Belt

Purple Belt

Yellow Belt

Black Belt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate contains only one self-defence technique for one possible attack.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is an "inward"? Hint

Block

Punch

Strike

Block & strike

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was one of the most famous students of the Senior Grand Master, Ed Parker? Hint

Jackie Chan

Bruce Lee

Elvis Presley

Jet Li

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ed Parker helped Bruce Lee in what way? Hint

In no way

He helped him perform some extremely difficult katas

He trained Bruce Lee before his movies

Bruce Lee gained worldwide attention in Ed Parker's International Karate Championship

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the real, full name of Ed Parker?

Answer: Edmund Kealoha Parker

Edmund Kealoha Parker was born in Hawaii (March 19, 1931),and died in Honolulu of a heart attack (December 15, 1990).

2. Who was the founder of Kenpo Karate, and first teacher of Ed Parker, before Mr Parker started to develop the techniques of Kenpo Karate?

Answer: William Kwai Sun Chow

The founder of Kenpo Karate was not actually Ed Parker but his instructor, Professor William Kwai Suin Chow, who began calling his system "Kenpo Karate". Chow trained by the Great Grand Master James Mitose(in "Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu") who had learned the art of Kenpo Karate in Japan from his grandfather, Sakuhi Yoshida. Ed Parker created his own system (Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate) by adding many innovations in the traditional Kenpo Karate and it's techniques style.
Miyamoto Musashi was one of the greatest samurai of all-time.

3. Which of these is not one of the nine principles of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate?

Answer: Make the opponent surrender

The nine principles of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate are:
-Do not think dishonestly
-The way is in training
-Become acquainted with every art
-Know the ways of all professions
-Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters
-Develop intuitive judgment and understanding of everything
-Perceive those things which cannot be seen
-Pay attention to trifles
-Do nothing useless

Answer: Empty hands

This is the vow of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate, underlining the ideals of his system.

5. Which is the first technique to be learned in Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate, but by no means a useless one?

Answer: Delayed Sword

Delayed Sword is the first tecnique to be learned, in order to meet the requirements of the yellow belt. Delayed Sword is a defence against a front right hand lapel grab.

6. "Snaking Talon", "Retreating Pendelum", and "Broken Ram" are techniques needed to advance to what belt?

Answer: Blue Belt

According to the book of Ed Parker, "Infinite Insights into Kenpo", these techniques are required for the Blue Belt.

7. Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate contains only one self-defence technique for one possible attack.

Answer: False

A great variety of techniques can be performed by a student of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate against one particular type of attack from an opponent.

8. What is an "inward"?

Answer: Block & strike

All blocks can be performed as strikes in an advanced level.

9. Who was one of the most famous students of the Senior Grand Master, Ed Parker?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Ed Parker was well known in Hollywood where he trained many stunt men and celebrities, like Elvis Presley (8th Degree Black Belt).

10. Ed Parker helped Bruce Lee in what way?

Answer: Bruce Lee gained worldwide attention in Ed Parker's International Karate Championship

Bruce Lee gained worldwide attention in Ed Parker's International Karate Championship, introducing his own karate sytem, Jeet Kune Do.

Source: Author loganoulis

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