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The Samurai Art of Iaido Trivia Quiz

This is a multiple choice quiz all about the martial art, Iaido. Probably a quiz for real Iaido enthusiasts, and anybody with a general interest in the sport. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by tigerlily1980. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tigerlily1980

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,875

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
296

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is generally credited with being the founder of Iaido? Hint

Hayato Ikeda

Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayato Ichihara

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what order would the four separate parts of every Iaido Kata be carried out (Hint: Nukitsuke, Kirioroshi, Chiburi and Noto)?

Hint

Cut, Shake blood, Draw, Resheath,

Draw, Cut, Shake blood, Resheath

Draw, Resheath, Cut, Shake blood

Shake blood, Resheath, Cut, Draw

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the difference between a Shinken and an Iaito?

Hint

An Iaito is a blunt training sword and a Shinken is a sharp sword

An Iaito is a sharp training sword, and a Shinken is a blunt one

An Iaito is a more senior member of the dojo

No difference, they are the same

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Question 4 of 10

4. What would you do with Obi and Hakama?

Hint

Bow to them

Wear them

Eat them

Talk to them

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is not one of the Seitei Gata? Hint

Ganmen Ate

Kesa Giri

Ushiro

Take Otoshi

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Seitei, which of these kata starts from the iai-hiza position? Hint

Soete Zuki

Mae

Tsuka Ate

Sampo Giri

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the Japanese sword art which involves cutting bamboo mats with a single strike? Hint

Niten Ichi Ryu

Kendo

Iaido

Tameshigiri

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you apply choji? Hint

To the Hakama

To the face

To the sword

To the floor

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Seme mean? Hint

Thank you

Gaze over mountains

Pressure

The remaining mind

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is a saya? Hint

The sword

The scabbard

The trousers

A wooden sword

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is generally credited with being the founder of Iaido?

Answer: Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu

Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu (1542-1621) is considered to be the founder of Iaido, and is attributed with the development of sword drawing schools. However, very little is known of his life. Hayao Miyazaki is a director of animated films. Hayato Ichihara is a film actor, and Hayato Ikeda was a Japanese Prime Minister in the early 1960s.

2. In what order would the four separate parts of every Iaido Kata be carried out (Hint: Nukitsuke, Kirioroshi, Chiburi and Noto)?

Answer: Draw, Cut, Shake blood, Resheath

Draw (Nukitsuke), Cut (Kirioroshi), Shake blood (Chiburi), and Resheath (Noto).

3. What is the difference between a Shinken and an Iaito?

Answer: An Iaito is a blunt training sword and a Shinken is a sharp sword

An Iaito is a practice sword, usually used in class. A shinken is a live bladed sword, normally only used by people with many years of practice.

4. What would you do with Obi and Hakama?

Answer: Wear them

The Hakama are the baggy trousers Iaidoka wear, and an Obi is the belt/sash.

5. Which of these is not one of the Seitei Gata?

Answer: Take Otoshi

Take Otoshi is from the second Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu set.

6. In Seitei, which of these kata starts from the iai-hiza position?

Answer: Tsuka Ate

Mae starts from seiza, and both Sampo giri and Soete ski start from from tachi-ai.

7. What is the name of the Japanese sword art which involves cutting bamboo mats with a single strike?

Answer: Tameshigiri

Iaido is one man sword drawing, Niten Ichi Ryu is a two man sport using bokken, and Kendo is a two man sport using Shinai as opposed to swords.

8. Where would you apply choji?

Answer: To the sword

Choji is an oil used to lubricate the sword and prevent rust.

9. What does Seme mean?

Answer: Pressure

Metsuke is the gaze over mountains, Zanshin roughly translates as remaining mind, and 'Arigato' is how you would say thank you.

10. What is a saya?

Answer: The scabbard

A sword would be known as Katana, Shinken, or Iaito, the trousers are called Hakama, and a wooden sword is known as a Bokken.

Source: Author tigerlily1980

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