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The Samurai Art of Iaido

Created by tigerlily1980

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The Samurai Art of Iaido game 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!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who is generally credited with being the founder of Iaido?
    Hayato Ichihara
    Hayato Ikeda
    Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu
    Hayao Miyazaki


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

    Draw, Cut, Shake blood, Resheath
    Draw, Resheath, Cut, Shake blood
    Cut, Shake blood, Draw, Resheath,
    Shake blood, Resheath, Cut, Draw


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

    No difference, they are the same
    An Iaito is a more senior member of the dojo
    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


4. What would you do with Obi and Hakama?

    Talk to them
    Bow to them
    Wear them
    Eat them


5. Which of these is not one of the Seitei Gata?
    Ganmen Ate
    Take Otoshi
    Ushiro
    Kesa Giri


6. In Seitei, which of these kata starts from the iai-hiza position?
    Soete Zuki
    Mae
    Tsuka Ate
    Sampo Giri


7. What is the name of the Japanese sword art which involves cutting bamboo mats with a single strike?
    Niten Ichi Ryu
    Kendo
    Iaido
    Tameshigiri


8. Where would you apply choji?
    To the face
    To the Hakama
    To the floor
    To the sword


9. What does Seme mean?
    Pressure
    The remaining mind
    Gaze over mountains
    Thank you


10. What is a saya?
    The sword
    The scabbard
    The trousers
    A wooden sword


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Compiled May 24 13