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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.

Author
loganoulis

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,771

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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207

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Question 1 of 10

1. Edmund Kealoha Parker was widely known as who? Hint

The Father of American Karate

Karate Master

The Father of Kenpo

The Father of Karate

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Question 2 of 10

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

White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green, Brown (3 levels), and Black

White, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green, Brown (3 levels), and Black

White, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Blue, Green, Brown (3 levels), and Black

White, Orange, Green, Red, Brown, Black

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Question 3 of 10

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

The power a trainee can possess in the advance level

The wisdom a trainee should have to confront any possible situation

The power a trainee can possess even in amateur level

The earthly strength derived through the early stages of learning

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Question 4 of 10

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

The superiority of Kenpo Karate's students

The supreme mental ability of a trainee

The spiritual strength which comes with training

The supreme mental ability of the instructor

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does I.K.K.A. stands for? Hint

Internal Kenpo Karate Ability

Internet Kenpo Karate Availability

International Kenpo Karate Abjuration

International Kenpo Karate Association

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Question 6 of 10

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

Blue

Purple

Green

Orange

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Question 7 of 10

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

Straight Punch

Out Elbow

Front Kick

Heel Palm

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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

550

200

700

400

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Question 9 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

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

True

False

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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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