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Quiz about Japanese Martial Arts Knowledge

Japanese Martial Arts Knowledge Quiz

How much do you think you know about Japanese martial arts?

A multiple-choice quiz by OohYeah. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
OohYeah

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,955

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
603

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following is not a Japanese martial art? Hint

Kyudo

Goju Ryu

Aikijutsu

Pencack Silat

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following systems did not develop from JuJitsu? Hint

Judo

Karate

Aikido

Aikijutsu

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Question 3 of 15

3. Judo is the sport version of JuJitsu, developed by removing dangerous techniques in order to enable safe competition. Which of the following techniques is not common to both systems? Hint

O Goshi (hip throw)

Hadaka jime (rear naked strangle)

Ude garame (arm lock)

Sankaku jime (triangle choke)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of the following are not used as a type of practice katana (sword)? Hint

iaito

shinai

Aikuchi

bokken

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Question 5 of 15

5. Iaido can best be described as the study of what? Hint

the application of pressure point attacks

the fast draw and instant use of the sword

the art of bone breaking

zazen (meditation)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following words can mean surrender? Hint

hajime

maitta

kamae

kyoskei

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following martial art equipment is not commonly used in Kendo? Hint

kote

makiwara

shinai

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following techniques could a jujitsu practitioner best use on a karate practitioner, knowing that they may not know the counter? Hint

seikan zuki

ushiro geri

chudan hiza

kata gatame

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Question 9 of 15

9. In the sport of Sumo, which of the following is considered an illegal technique? Hint

open handed strikes

pulling down the opponent's hands to force him down

rotating the opponent's wrist

grabbing hair

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which rank is usually considered the highest? Hint

Sensi

Kohei

Sempai

Hanshi

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Question 11 of 15

11. The ninja were usually regular samurai, who would sporadically act clandestinely to murder an enemy rather than face them in battle.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. Shuriken are 'ninja stars' only. The term shuriken does not cover other types of throwing knives.

True

False

13. (Mitsuo) Esai Maeda, a great Jujitsu master, exported the 'Gentle Art' to South America, where it was adapted to reflect street fighting techniques, before going on to dominate Brazilian Vale Tudo (anything goes) tournaments. Which Brazilian is regarded as the founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Hint

Wally Jay

Royce Gracie

Carlos Gracie Snr

Rigan Machado

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following is a Japanese weapon? Hint

no dachi

escrima

balisong

kris

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which Okinawan weapon was believed to have originated from a mill handle? Hint

Sai

Tonfa

Nunchaku

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a Japanese martial art?

Answer: Pencack Silat

Pencack Silat (pronounced penchak silat) is an Indonesian/Malay martial art.

2. Which of the following systems did not develop from JuJitsu?

Answer: Karate

The founders of both Aikido (Ueshiba) and Judo (Kano) were originally Jujitsu practitioners.

3. Judo is the sport version of JuJitsu, developed by removing dangerous techniques in order to enable safe competition. Which of the following techniques is not common to both systems?

Answer: Sankaku jime (triangle choke)

Triangle chokes are illegal in Judo competition.

4. Which of the following are not used as a type of practice katana (sword)?

Answer: Aikuchi

The aikuchi (AKA tanto) is a small dagger with a blade less than 30cm. Shinai, bokken and the iaito are all replicas of the katana sword, which has a blade greater than 60cm. In between the two is the wakisashi, with a blade between 30 and 60cm.

5. Iaido can best be described as the study of what?

Answer: the fast draw and instant use of the sword

Iaido is the art of reacting to a surprise attack by counter attacking with a katana. Of particular focus is using the katana as an extension of the body and mind.

6. Which of the following words can mean surrender?

Answer: maitta

7. Which of the following martial art equipment is not commonly used in Kendo?

Answer: makiwara

The makiwara is a punching board used primarily in karate.

8. Which of the following techniques could a jujitsu practitioner best use on a karate practitioner, knowing that they may not know the counter?

Answer: kata gatame

Kata-Gatame (shoulder hold) is a grappling pin that can include a choke. As the other techniques are strikes that would be common to all karateka, kata gatame would be the best choice.

9. In the sport of Sumo, which of the following is considered an illegal technique?

Answer: grabbing hair

Called 'hansoku', prohibited tactics, like intentionally pulling hair, result in an automatic loss.

10. Which rank is usually considered the highest?

Answer: Hanshi

Hanshi is typically reserved for those members who have spent their life in the martial arts, and/or have achieved a rank of around 8th dan. Sensei can be any instructor, although many styles attach this title to a rank of around 3rd dan. Sempai is any person senior to you, and anyone junior to you is a kohei.

11. The ninja were usually regular samurai, who would sporadically act clandestinely to murder an enemy rather than face them in battle.

Answer: False

Ninja were usually specialised warriors, sometimes mercenaries, who spent their lives training in one of the ninja houses, usually in Koga or Iga prefectures. The individual samurai often resented ninja tactics, while recognising their strategic necessity. Samurai invariably prefered to meet their enemy courageously in battle, and would consider it treacherous and unworthy of them to assasinate their enemy through trickery.

12. Shuriken are 'ninja stars' only. The term shuriken does not cover other types of throwing knives.

Answer: False

The translation of the word 'shuriken' means a blade hidden in the hand. The work 'ken' is also used to describe a sword. Along with star and square shapes, many shuriken were actually throwing knives or needles.

Answer: Carlos Gracie Snr

Carlos Gracie Snr was the first Brazilian to learn jujitsu. He then taucht his siblings, one of which was Helio Gracie, who had a son named Royce Gracie. Royce went on to win the Ulimate Fighting Championship 3 times, retiring from the UFC undefeated in bare knuckle matches.

14. Which of the following is a Japanese weapon?

Answer: no dachi

The no-dachi was a massive sword used by shock units within samurai armies. It resembled the katana, apart from the fact that it was over a meter in length.

15. Which Okinawan weapon was believed to have originated from a mill handle?

Answer: Tonfa

Tonfa (toifa) is thought to have been a millstone handle.

Source: Author OohYeah

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