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Quiz about Karate Techniques and Training

Karate Techniques and Training Quiz

A general quiz to test your knowledge on karate. Enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
231,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
932

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 73 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the word Japanese word "karate" mean in English? Hint

Self-defense

Gentle way

Unarmed combat

Empty hand

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose form of martial arts is known as kung fu? Hint

Japanese

Korean

Chinese

Okinawan

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Question 3 of 10

3. American karate is a combination of all Asian karate.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1970s and 1980s, what stimulated increasing interest in karate? Hint

Increasing crime

The decrease of interest in boxing

Shortages of weapons

Motion pictures

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is true about karate training? Hint

Students train in bare feet

A karate uniform is called a gi

A karate gym is known as a dojo

All of these are correct

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Question 6 of 10

6. What color belt do karate experts wear? Hint

White belt

Brown belt

Green belt

Black belt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which technique is known as a stance? Hint

Standing

Yelling

Kicking

Lying down

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the yell known as? Hint

None of these

Kata

Kiai

Knife-hand blow

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Question 9 of 10

9. There are two forms of karate contests.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How was karate introduced to America in the 1940s? Hint

Many Asian refugees came to America to teach it

Many war veterans brought the sport to America from the Far East

The attack of Pearl Harbor scared many Americans into learning the sport

Japanese motion pictures were shipped to America and taught it to them

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the word Japanese word "karate" mean in English?

Answer: Empty hand

The gentle way is the Japanese word for Judo. Karate is used mostly with arms, elbows, knees, and feet.

2. Whose form of martial arts is known as kung fu?

Answer: Chinese

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art combining self-defense techniques and combat with sports and exercise

3. American karate is a combination of all Asian karate.

Answer: True

This is because of the different forms of karate brought to America, and the different training each karate instructor received when practicing.

4. In the 1970s and 1980s, what stimulated increasing interest in karate?

Answer: Motion pictures

Many karate films of the 1970s and 1980s encouraged people to learn the martial art for self defense and self discipline. Karate is also taught in many colleges and universities. Most military and police academies have taught karate. Many feminist groups teach karate as well for self defense.

5. Which of these is true about karate training?

Answer: All of these are correct

Karate classes usually start with exercise, such as punching bags and pounding padded boards.

6. What color belt do karate experts wear?

Answer: Black belt

Beginners start off with the white belt. There are many different colors to indicate different levels of experience.

7. Which technique is known as a stance?

Answer: Standing

The four stances are back stance, cut stance, forward stance, and horse stance.

8. What is the yell known as?

Answer: Kiai

Yelling is done to put force on the blow. It also produces air from the lungs and tightens the stomach muscles. Sometimes a yell startles an opponent before the attacker strikes.

9. There are two forms of karate contests.

Answer: True

They are form competition and force fighting.

10. How was karate introduced to America in the 1940s?

Answer: Many war veterans brought the sport to America from the Far East

Many World War II veterans learned the sport in combat against the Japanese.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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