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General Knowledge Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the style of karate you are studying?

A

Okinawan Uechi-ryu Karate-do

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What does “Uechi” mean?

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It is the name of the family that founded Uechi-ryu.

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What does “ryu” mean?

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Style, System, or Method

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4
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What does the word Karate mean?

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Empty Hand or Chinese Hand

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5
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What does “do” mean?

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Way or Path

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6
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By what other names has the style been known?

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Pon-gai-noon “half-hard, half soft” and Sho-hei-ryu “shine-brightly” + “peace, equality”

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In what year was the term “Uechi-ryu” first used? “Shohei-ryu”?

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Uechi-ryu - 1940

Shohei-ryu -1995

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Who were the 1st & 2nd grandmasters of Uechi-ryu?

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1st: Kanbun Uechi (1877-1948)
2nd: Kanei Uechi (1911-1991)

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Who was Kanbun’s teacher in China?

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Buddhist priest named Shushiwa

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How long was Kanbun in China?

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13 years

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Where did Kanbun study in China?

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Fukien Province, Southern China

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12
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What is the name of our association?

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Shingitai Karate-do Association; abbreviation = Shinkukai

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What does Shingitai mean?

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Shin (kokoro) = Heart, mind, spirit;
Gi (waza) = Technique, craft, art;
Tai (karada) = Body, form

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Who is the head of the ShinkuKai?

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Rober Dus and Lisken Van Pelt Dus

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What are Robert’s and Lisken’s ranks?

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Bob Kyoshi Hachidan; Lisken - Kyoshi Hachidan

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Who is Robert’s and Lisken’s teacher?

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Shintoku Takara, Hanshi Judan

17
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Who was Robert’s and Lisken’s first teacher?

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Frank Gorman, Hanshi Kudan (Teaching in Florida)

18
Q

On the movements of what three animals is Uechi/Shohei-ryu based?

A

Tiger, Crane, and Dragon

19
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What are the four main techniques used in Uechi/Shohei-ryu?

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Shoken (Single-knuckle punch), Wauke (circle block), Sokusen (toe kick), Nukite (spearhand)

20
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What are the three main/original kata?

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Sanchin, Seisan, Sanseiryu

21
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What are the five bridging kata?

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Kanshiwa, Kanshu, Seichin, Seiryu, Kanshin

22
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What is the name of the ninth kata?

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Ryuko

23
Q

What are red and red/black belts called?

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Red = Sempai (senior student); Red/Black = Jun Shodan

24
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What are the three master levels?

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Renshi (6 Dan); Kyoshi (7 & 8 Dan); Hanshi (9 &10 Dan)

25
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What does “Sanchin” mean?

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“Three Steps” or “Three Conflicts”

26
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What are the five factors of Sanchin development?

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  1. To build a strong physique
  2. to consolidate the basic stance
  3. to master the proper breathing technique
  4. to develop penetrating eye/acute insight
  5. to foster spiritual and Mental Cooncentration
27
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Who created Sanchin Kata?

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Bodhi Dharma, an Indian Priest, the first Zen Patriarch, known as Daruma in Japanese

28
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What is a Karate school called?

A

Dojo

29
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What is a teacher called?

A

Sensei

30
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What are a uniform and belt called?

A

Gi and Obi

31
Q

How do you say “right foot forward” & “left foot forward”?

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Right foot forward = Magi ashi mae. Left foot forward = Hidari ashi mae

32
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What does “Go kura sama” mean?

A

Thank you for working hard/for your efforts

33
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What does “Domo arigato gozai mashita” mean?

A

Thank you very much

34
Q

What is the Dojo no Chikai (Dojo Code) part 1

A

Okinawan Karate begins and ends with respect. I intend to treat myself and others with courtesy and consideration.

35
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What is the Dojo no Chikai (Dojo Code) part 2

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Recognizing that the techniques I am learning can be dangerous, I intend to develop self-discipline and to use my karate only in self-defense.

36
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What is the Dojo no Chikai (Dojo Code) part 3

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I intend to follow the true path of karate-do, using it as a way to bring out the best in myself and others. In and out of the dojo, I will act in the spirit of Ganbarimasu: doing my best and persevering.

37
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What are the ten Black Belt ranks?

A

Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan, Rokudan, Nanadan, Hachidan, Kudan, Judan

38
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What are the eight kyu ranks?

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Hachikyu, Sichikyu, Rokkyu, Gokyu, Yonkyu, Sankyu, Nikyu, Ikkyu

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