Concepts & Theory

Question 1

Chi (3 meanings)

Answer 1

1. Attention
2. Eyes on the instructor
3. Self-control

Question 2

3 Rules of Concentration

Answer 2

1. Focus eyes on the instructor
2. Focus your mind
3. Focus your body

Question 3

How, why & when

Answer 3

How- like it’s was real but with control
Why- for self defense
When- at least 5 or 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week

Question 4

100 times theory

Answer 4

Be willing to try 100 times, after 20-30 failed attempts get help from an instructor. Don’t give up!

Question 5

Black Belt Success Cycle (4 steps)

Answer 5

1. Know what you want
2. Have a plan & success coach
3. Take consistent action through practice
4. Review progress & renew goals

Question 6

The Karate Creed

Answer 6

I come to you with only karate,
empty hands,
I have no weapons,
but should I be forced to defend myself,
my principles or my honor,
should it be a matter of life or death, right or wrong then here are my weapons, karate, empty hands,
Karate Ni Santi Nashi,
Which means, No First Attack in Karate!

Question 7

5 Keys of Kata

Answer 7

1. Good Focus
2. Good Kiai
3. Good Form
4. Good Power
5. Speed

Question 8

Rating on a scale of 1 - 10

Answer 8

Rating performance from 1-10 (with 10 being the ultimate goal) have the ability to learn faster than those who are unaware of the level at which they are operating.

Question 9

I can always do better than I think I can…

Answer 9

You teach yourself when you pay attention to the results you get when you practice

Question 10

Chuck Norris quote

Answer 10

There is no finish line; when you reach one goal, find a new one. always reach for a new horizon.