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Quiz about Martial Arts the Weapons
Quiz about Martial Arts the Weapons

Martial Arts: the Weapons Trivia Quiz


Use the description of each weapon to choose the correct answer. Sorry no pictures available - said the original author, but times have changed. Can you answer these questions, now with pictures, about the weapons associated with various martial arts?
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author equinom

A photo quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
9,146
Updated
Jan 20 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
338
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (9/10), Guest 70 (10/10), Guest 199 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the name of this weapon, consisting of two sticks connected by a chain? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The swords pictured are name bokken and are made of wood. They are used for training purposes in which style of Japanese martial art? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Although you can't see all of it, this is a long stick used in several martial arts, including Aikido. The staff may be long but the name is rather short - which of these is it? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The picture shows a selection of kamas, derived from a traditional Japanese implement used in which activity? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. This melee weapon is sometimes called a T-baton. What is its proper name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The tekko-kagi is also known by which name?


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Question 7 of 10
7. The katana originated in which country? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The picture shows weapons often referred to as Ninja stars, or throwing stars. What is their proper name? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The sai is a form of traditional Asian dagger which resembles a shorter version of which western weapon, used in Ancient Roman times?

Answer: (One word (7 letters))
Question 10 of 10
10. Canes used in Kendo are traditionally made from which of these? Hint


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the name of this weapon, consisting of two sticks connected by a chain?

Answer: Nunchaku

There are various versions of the nunchaku, with the sticks usually made from wood and linked by a metal chain or a rope. It is particularly associated with the Japanese island of Okinawa and the martial arts which were developed there, such as karate.

It is regularly used in training and is meant to be held in one hand rather than two. Ownership is banned in some countries, including Canada and Norway, and restricted in others due to the potential for causing serious harm to other people.
2. The swords pictured are name bokken and are made of wood. They are used for training purposes in which style of Japanese martial art?

Answer: Kenjutsu

Bokkens are traditionally made from oak, either red or white and are used for training purposes as they are less deadly than the metal swords. They can still do serious damage to an opponent, though. Kenjutsu is a generic term referring to various types of traditional styles of Japanese sword play- the word actually means sword technique.
3. Although you can't see all of it, this is a long stick used in several martial arts, including Aikido. The staff may be long but the name is rather short - which of these is it?

Answer: Bo

The bo, which is traditionally made from oak, is around six feet long with the shorter, four foot, version being called a jo. Many of the traditional martial arts use a bo in training, sometimes using one made from foam to reduce the risk of injury. The bo can be used for defence and attack, often in the same movement with one end of the bo blocking an opponent's move while the other end can attack.

As well as aikido, the bo can be used in ninjutsu and kung fu.
4. The picture shows a selection of kamas, derived from a traditional Japanese implement used in which activity?

Answer: Farming

You probably spotted the resemblance of a kama to the sickle used in western farming before mechanised reaping became available, and this is what kamas were used for in the east, too. Its use in martial arts originated in the Philippines and Indonesia before arriving in Okinawa, Japan, and being incorporated in the martial arts there.
5. This melee weapon is sometimes called a T-baton. What is its proper name?

Answer: Tonfa

This is another weapon associated with Okinawa but originating elsewhere in Asia, possibly in China. In martial arts they are used in pairs, with the handle being gripped in the hand and the long part of the tonfa protecting the underarm area. It can be used to block attacks and the part protruding from the hand can attack exposed parts of the opponent such as the throat.

It is often used in karate.
6. The tekko-kagi is also known by which name?

Answer: Hand claw

This is a weapon associated with ninjas, who often used weapons adapted from common implements. The original purpose of these attachments, which fit onto the hands, was in farming for grubbing up weeds. The ninjas normally used them in pairs, one on each hand, to attack and claw at their opponents.

The weapon is made from four pieces of iron held together by a metal ring and is fastened to the wearer by rope around the wrist.
7. The katana originated in which country?

Answer: Japan

This is the iconic sword associated with the samurai, Japan's legendary warriors. Historically, the katana began as a straight sword but was adapted around 700 CE to have the curved shape we now know. This made it even more efficient as a means of killing opponents and less likely to break in combat than its predecessor. Each part of the katana has a specific name, with kissaki, for the tip, and nagasa, describing the length, just two of them.
8. The picture shows weapons often referred to as Ninja stars, or throwing stars. What is their proper name?

Answer: Shuriken

Although those pictured do resemble stars, not all shuriken are star shaped. Some can be stick shaped, known as bo shuriken, while the others, called a wheel type, are kurumaken. They are small enough to be concealed in the hand and the name translates as 'sword hidden in the hand'. They are traditionally associated with ninja although samurai also used them.
9. The sai is a form of traditional Asian dagger which resembles a shorter version of which western weapon, used in Ancient Roman times?

Answer: Trident

The sai in the picture is just one of the many variations which exist. Although it is associated with Japanese martial arts, including ninjutsu, it did not originate in Japan. It was already in use in other south Asian countries including Thailand and Vietnam and may have spread there from China.

It is used to block opponents' attacks and initiate attacks itself and is often used in pairs - one for each hand. The middle prong can vary in length. It resembles the trident used by certain Roman gladiators who used a net to trap an opponent before attacking with the trident.
10. Canes used in Kendo are traditionally made from which of these?

Answer: Bamboo

Kendo is a version of fencing which is not intended to be a competitive sport but a way of self improvement. The version known in modern times is believed to have evolved in the early eighteenth century, when the use of bamboo swords was introduced. Participants wear protective clothing (armour) including a breastplate (do) and a head covering (men) which resembles that worn by fencers in the west.
Source: Author rossian

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