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Isshinryu Karate Trivia Quiz

This style of karate originated in the 1950s. Here is a quiz about it. Hope you enjoy. Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of the following, who is *not* considered one of the influential teachers in the creation of Isshinryu? Hint

Choki Motobu

Chojin Miyagi

Masutatsu Oyama

Chotoku Kyan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following kata is the first learned by Isshinryu students? Hint

Wansu

Seisan

Chinto

Tokumune no Kun

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following kata is known for having one stance, and for its controlled breathing? Hint

Seiunchin

Sanchin

Kusanku

Sunsu

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is distinctive about the opening of Naihanchi kata? Hint

The first attacker comes up from behind you

You pick up and throw your attacker

You kick with the top of your foot

Your first move is to the left

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which kata opens with the individual making a circular gesture with the hands, believed to symbolize reaching out to find opponents in the dark? Hint

Kusanku

Kyan no sai

Chinto

Hamahiga no tonfa

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what part of Japan was Isshinryu developed? Hint

Hokkaido

Tokyo

Okinawa

Saitama

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is represented by the large stride or step taken in Wansu kata? Hint

Your shoes are too tight

The ground is wet

You are walking on hot coals

Walking over a dead opponent

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Question 8 of 10

8. What weapon is used in "Eku" kata? Hint

A sickle

A set of nunchaku

A dart gun

An oar

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to legend, "Chinto" kata was named after a person. Who was he? Hint

A musician

A Shinto priest

A Chinese sailor

A merchant

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Question 10 of 10

10. The standard "bo" or staff used in Isshinryu is how many feet long? Hint

Two and a half

Four

Six

Seven

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of the following, who is *not* considered one of the influential teachers in the creation of Isshinryu?

Answer: Masutatsu Oyama

Oyama was the founder of Kyokushin karate. The other three were the main instructors of Tatsuo Shimabuku, who founded Isshinryu.

2. Which of the following kata is the first learned by Isshinryu students?

Answer: Seisan

"Seisan" means thirteen. This may refer to the number of attackers one is facing, the number of defensive moves, or other symbolic factors.

3. Which of the following kata is known for having one stance, and for its controlled breathing?

Answer: Sanchin

The name "sanchin" means three battles. In the form, the practitioner always faces forward.

4. What is distinctive about the opening of Naihanchi kata?

Answer: Your first move is to the left

Naihanchi was said to be the favorite form of Choki Motobu. It is made to be performed without weapons.

5. Which kata opens with the individual making a circular gesture with the hands, believed to symbolize reaching out to find opponents in the dark?

Answer: Kusanku

Kusanku includes jump kicks and sudden changes of direction. The name may be translated as "to look at the sky."

6. In what part of Japan was Isshinryu developed?

Answer: Okinawa

Okinawa is an island in southern Japan. It is part of the Ryukyu chain. Among its many popular tourist destinations are folk festivals and historic castles.

7. What is represented by the large stride or step taken in Wansu kata?

Answer: Walking over a dead opponent

In other styles of karate, the form may be called Empi or Wanshu. It also includes a move where you pick up and throw or "dump" your opponent.

8. What weapon is used in "Eku" kata?

Answer: An oar

Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshinryu, only used the kata for "bo" (staff), "sai" (short sword) and "tonfa" (stout sticks with handles). Later instructors added other weapons forms to the curriculum.

9. According to legend, "Chinto" kata was named after a person. Who was he?

Answer: A Chinese sailor

The story goes that Chinto was shipwrecked on Okinawa. He began stealing in order to survive. The samurai Soken Matsumura was sent to apprehend him. Instead, Chinto won the fight, and the kata is supposedly taken from the moves he used. It is an unusual form which involves spinning around and fighting on angles.

10. The standard "bo" or staff used in Isshinryu is how many feet long?

Answer: Six

Another name for the bo is "kon" or "kun." Like many weapons in Isshinryu, the bo likely has its origins with implements used by farmers. They used the staff to carry buckets or baskets.

Source: Author neon000

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