Martial Arts 200 Trivia Quiz

Answer: 12

Bando has 12 forms each with a different aspect of the art. Boar, tiger, paddy bird, scorpion, panther, python, viper, deer, cobra, bull, eagle and monkey.

Answer: General Hong Hi Choi

General Choi founded Taekwondo in 1955, bringing together the various Kwans under the style name of Taekwondo. It comes from the ancient Tae Kyun kicking art of Korea and Karate.

Answer: Shaolin

The Shaoling temple is credited with being the place where most styles of Kung fu orignated. It is still in operation today. Still training martial artists in the fighting arts and the Buddhist lifestyle.

Answer: Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi was the most famous Samurai in Japan's history. He wrote the 'Book of Five Rings' which deals with strategy. He also founded his own style of sword fighting, which utilized two swords.

Answer: Yip Man

Yip Man was the Wing Chun master that taught Bruce Lee originally, before he studied other styles to create Jeet Kune Do.

Answer: Yari

The Yari is the small headed spear that the Samurai used in battle. Sometimes used to dismount a enemy on horseback.

Answer: Shuri Ryu

Shuri Ryu Karate was the first style of Karate to be taught in the United States by an American to Americans. It was introduced by Robert Trias in 1946. Which was also the first Karate school in America.

Answer: Kuen

Kuen is the Chinese term used for form, solo training exercises like the Karate Kata, Taekwondo Poomse or Hyung.

Answer: Shoshin Nagamine

Shoshin Nagamine was the founder of the Matsubayashi Ryu branch of Shorin Ryu karate in the 1940's. Which is one of the major schools of Shorin Ryu. He also created the basic Karate Kata Fukyugata ichi.

Answer: Vo Thaut Vietnam

Vo Thaut Vietnam was created in 1941 by Nguyen Loc in Saigon. Uses wrestling and Judo type throws and holds.

Answer: Chun Sik Kim

Chuck Norris started studying Tang Soo Do in Korea in 1964 with Master Chun Sik Kim while stationed there in the Air Force. Later coming home and becoming a World champion and actor. Eventually going on to found his own Style called Chun kuk do(the Universal way).

Answer: Bien tzu Chiang

The Bien tzu chiang known as the Chinese whip chain is a deadly chain with a sharp dagger like end. When performed correctly the attacker cannot get near the person wielding the weapon.

Answer: 21

The 21 hyung that are taught in traditional Taekwondo which are called the Chonji forms are:Chonji,tan gun, toe san, Won hyo, yul kok, chun gun, toi gye, hwa rang, chung mu, kwang gye, po un, kae baek, yu shin, chung jang, ul gi, sam iL ,choi jang, ko dang, se jong, tong iL, moon ma. Most are named after famous Korean patriots.

Answer: Mook Jong

The Mook Jong is the wooden training device called a dummy. It has fake arms and a leg for solo practice of techinques. Used in Wing Chun and several other styles of Kung Fu.

Answer: Ueshiba Morihei

Ueshiba Morihei created Aikido from Aikijujitsu and Jujitsu,which he was a master of those arts. It is centered around the principle of harmonizing and flowing with your opponent to defeat them.

Answer: Jhoon Rhee

Master Rhee is credited with being the' father of American Taekwondo' and is also though to be the first Korean master to bring that art to the United States in the 1950's. Not long after it was founded by General Choi. Rhee originally trained in Tang Soo do.

Answer: Keupso Chirigi

The art of Keupso Chirigi is taught in most of the Korean martial arts. It is called Kyushu jutsu in Japanese. Focuses on the deadly points on the body that weaken the body. Usually only taught to high level black belts.

Answer: Fantzu Hao Chuan

Fantzu Hao Chuan or White Crane school is a very popular style of Northern Kung Fu. Imitating the movements of the White Crane. It was created by Fang Qiniang, who was a female martial arts master in ancient China.

Answer: Bubishi

The Bubishi is considered the bible of Karate. It has information about the vital points of the body, fighting techniques, martial arts history, ancient medicines and ancient training philosophy. It was until recently a guarded secret book by many Okinawan and Japanese Karate masters.

Answer: Pankration

Pankration is the ancient Greek Wrestling art that is also a form of self defense. It uses wrestling, kicking and striking. It was created before the 7th century B.C.