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Ed Parker. Ed Parker learned traditional kenpo in Hawaii and then later modified it into a more effective self defense style. He was training police officers and they would come back and tell him what worked in the street and what didn't.
Wing Chun. Wing Chun is belived to be the only form of Kung Fu invented by a woman.
| What was the original meaning of the word 'karate'? | Martial Arts
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china hand. Karate orginally meant china hand but the Japanese later changed it to empty hand.
| The samauri code of honor is known as _________ ? | Martial Arts
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| What family started the popular fight series the UFC? | Martial Arts
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| What was the name of the movie Bruce Lee was working on when he died? | Martial Arts
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Shuriken. One might be inclined to call them 'Ninja Stars' due to the fact that Ninjas are prominantly known for the use of them. Their proper name though would be shuriken, which also happens to mean 'dart' in Japanese.
Katana, Wakizashi, and Tanto. The Daisho consisted of the Katana(long sword), Wakizashi(short sword), and Tanto(parry sword (or knife)). The Daisho is also known as the Companion Swords and were a Samurai's most prized possesion.
Ninjitsu. The Ninja used Ashuko to climb walls in conjunction with the Asuka Foot Spikes. Ashuko were also used against attacker's swords and if need be the Ashuko could be used as a devistating slashing weapon.
| What is the proper name for a Butterfly Knive (not to be confused with Butterfly swords)? | Advanced Martial Arts
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Balisong. Butterfly knives can often be called Folding Knives in slang. But Balisong is the proper name for them.
Sai. Jutte resembles the Sai mostly looking like a Sai with one prong missing. Another disimilarity is that Jutte are also commonly fitted with tassles at the butt of the handle.
| Traditional Okinawan Nunchaku consisted of what shaft style, butt style and connection style? | Advanced Martial Arts
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Octogonal, Slanted, and Cord. Since Nunchaku were designed by Okinawan farmers to cut down grass, weeds, and crops, The octogonal shaft and slanted butt design was ideal for slicing and cutting due to the edges. As for connection {style;} Cord was easier and cheaper to be produced by the farmers than chain was.
6 Foot. On average, the Bo Staff is 6 feet long, However they may range up to 7 feet long and sometimes even 8 feet. Anything below the 6 foot mark is usually considered a Jo Staff
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.
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.
| What is the name of the temple in China that is considered to be the birthplace of most Kung Fu styles? | Martial Arts 200
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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.
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.
Yip Man. Yip Man was the Wing Chun master that taught Bruce Lee originally, before he studied other styles to create Jeet Kune Do.
Yari. The Yari is the small headed spear that the Samurai used in battle. Sometimes used to dismount a enemy on horseback.
| What was the first style of Karate taught in the United States by an American? | Martial Arts 200
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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.
Kuen. Kuen is the Chinese term used for form, solo training exercises like the Karate Kata, Taekwondo Poomse or Hyung.
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.
Vo Thaut Vietnam. Vo Thaut Vietnam was created in 1941 by Nguyen Loc in Saigon. Uses wrestling and Judo type throws and holds.
| What is the name of the Tang Soo Do master that was Chuck Norris's teacher in Korea? | Martial Arts 200
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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).
| What is the Chinese name for the whip chain weapon used in Kung Fu? | Martial Arts 200
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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.
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.
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