Basics
This is one of the 7 principles/philosophy
Insight, Understanding, Experience, Physics, Anatomy, Psychology, Physiology
What is the first line of the student creed?
I shall conduct myself in a manner which will reflect credit upon society and myself.
Name one type of attack.
Surprise, Sacrifice, Counter, Direct, Hit and Run, Circle, Possibly 2 more?
How many attackers in Tai ky oku?
8
Name one traditional weapon.
Bo, nunchaku, Kama, Tonfa, Sword, Oar( Eku)
Name one of the six representations of the Shuri Ryu Seal and its meaning.
3 roots= mind, body, spirit
trunk=strength, longevity, endurance
Branches= Growth and Progress
Individual Branches= Belt levels
Red Sun=Gives Life
Red Circle= Teach and Propagate
What are you to be loyal to, in regards to the student creed?
The School and the Art it teaches
Name one of the animal hand forms.
Leapord, Tiger, Dragon, Crane, Snake, Bear, Shuri Fist
How many movements are in Wan Su?
39
What weapon is utilized in tsue sho?
Bo
What do the colors of the Seal represent?
White= purity
Black= Steadfast stubbornness
Green= everlasting
Red= courage
Honesty and Integrity are mentioned in which line of the creed?
Line 3
Name one type of block.
High block, Mid, push away, down, back of hand, knife
How should you NEVER end an advanced form?
Prayer hands
What was the bo originally used for by farmers?
Carry water
What does the circle in the seal mean?
Everything returns to the source, you don't know it all.
When can you employ the use of Karate?
Fair competition, and defense of life, family, and country.
Name one of the four basic kicks.
Side, Front, Back, Round house, Ax
What does Empi Sho stand form?
Flying swallow, or first elbow form
What was the Kama originally used for by farmers?
To harvest grain
What are the 5 beginning principles of karate?
Block, punch, stance, kick, breath
Who developed the student creed?
Grand Master Robert A. Trias
Name 3 striking surfaces on the hand.
Tips, Front two knuckles, Single knuckle, Base of hand, edge of hand, back of hand, hammer fist, inside edge, edge of thumb, palm, middle knuckle, base of wrist
Name one of the 10 points of Kata.
speed, power, form, balance, flow, kiai, breath, intent, zan shin, kime,
What is the first rule of etiquette?
Karate begins and ends in courtesy.