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Karate originated in mainland Japan in the 17th century, evolving from local Japanese martial arts.
Answer: False
Karate originated in the Ryukyu Kingdom (present-day Okinawa) around the 17th century, developing from indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts and Chinese influences, not mainland Japan.
Modern Karate elements such as uniforms, colored belts, and ranking systems were integral to its earliest forms in the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Answer: False
Early Karate lacked modern elements such as uniforms, colored belts, and ranking systems, which were incorporated much later, about a century ago.
Karate began to regain popularity in Okinawa after 1905 when it was introduced into public schools, following the Ryukyu Kingdom's annexation by Japan.
Answer: True
Karate regained popularity in Okinawa after 1905 when it was introduced into public schools, a period following the formal annexation of the Ryukyu Kingdom by Japan in 1879.
The indigenous Ryukyuan martial art, 'te', literally translates to 'foot' in Okinawan.
Answer: False
The indigenous Ryukyuan martial art 'te' literally translates to 'hand' (or 'tī') in Okinawan, not 'foot'.
The 'Theory of development from mēkata' suggests Karate originated from Chinese kenpō introduced by the Thirty-six families from Min.
Answer: False
The 'Theory of development from mēkata' suggests Karate evolved from an ancient Okinawan martial dance. The theory involving Chinese kenpō introduced by the 'Thirty-six families from Min' is a separate theory of origin.
Recent research supports the conventional belief that King Shō Shin's weapon-banning policy sealed away all weapons, directly leading to the development of unarmed combat.
Answer: False
Recent research challenges the conventional belief, suggesting that King Shō Shin's weapon-banning policy involved collecting weapons for state defense, not sealing them away, and thus did not directly lead to the development of unarmed combat in the way traditionally understood.
In which location did Karate originate around the 17th century?
Answer: The Ryukyu Kingdom
Karate originated in the Ryukyu Kingdom, which is modern-day Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, around the 17th century.
What were the two foundational martial arts that influenced the development of Karate?
Answer: Indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts ('te') and Chinese martial arts
Karate developed from a blend of indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts, known as 'te', and Chinese martial arts.
What historical circumstance in 1609 led to the development of unarmed combat methods in Ryukyu?
Answer: The prohibition of carrying swords under Japanese samurai rule
The development of unarmed combat methods in Ryukyu was spurred by the Japanese invasion in 1609, which led to a prohibition on Ryukyuans carrying swords under samurai rule.
Which of the following elements were *absent* in the early form of Karate?
Answer: Uniforms, colored belts, and ranking systems
In its early form, Karate did not include uniforms, colored belts, or standardized ranking systems; these were later additions.
When did Karate begin to be taught in Okinawan schools, leading to its regained popularity?
Answer: 1905
Karate began to be taught in Okinawan public schools after 1905, contributing to its renewed popularity.
What was the indigenous Ryukyuan martial art called before the emergence of 'tōde'?
Answer: Te
Before the emergence of 'tōde', the indigenous Ryukyuan martial art was known as 'te', meaning 'hand'.
Which theory suggests that Karate evolved from an ancient Okinawan martial dance called mēkata?
Answer: The Theory of development from mēkata
The 'Theory of development from mēkata' proposes that Karate originated from an ancient Okinawan martial dance known as mēkata.
The initial name for the blend of martial arts in Okinawa was 'kara-te', written with Chinese characters meaning 'Chinese hand'.
Answer: True
The initial term for the martial arts blend in Okinawa was 'kara-te', which was written with Chinese characters signifying 'Chinese hand'.
Gichin Funakoshi incorporated elements from judo, such as training uniforms and colored belts, to make Karate more relatable to Japanese culture amidst the ultranationalistic sentiment of the 1930s.
Answer: True
Gichin Funakoshi integrated elements from judo, including uniforms and colored belts, to culturally align Karate with Japanese society during the ultranationalistic period of the 1930s.
The name of Karate was changed from 'Chinese hand' to 'empty hand' primarily to simplify its pronunciation for Japanese speakers.
Answer: False
The change in Karate's name from 'Chinese hand' to 'empty hand' was primarily motivated by a desire to distance the art from its Chinese origins and develop a distinct Japanese style during a period of rising tensions and militarism between China and Japan.
Chōmo Hanashiro was the first to document the use of the homophone 'kara' (empty) by replacing the Chinese character meaning 'Tang dynasty' in August 1905.
Answer: True
Chōmo Hanashiro was indeed the first to document the use of the homophone 'kara' (empty) by substituting the Chinese character for 'Tang dynasty' in August 1905.
The official resolution to use 'karate' (empty hand) was made in Tokyo in 1933.
Answer: False
The official resolution to use 'karate' (empty hand) was made at a roundtable meeting of karate masters in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on October 25, 1936, not in Tokyo in 1933.
The suffix 'dō' in 'Karate-dō' signifies that the art is solely a system of fighting techniques.
Answer: False
The suffix 'dō' in 'Karate-dō' signifies that the art is a path to spiritual cultivation and self-knowledge, not merely a system of fighting techniques.
Kanga Sakugawa, nicknamed 'Tōde Sakugawa', was a samurai who popularized 'tōde', a new martial art distinct from traditional 'te'.
Answer: True
Kanga Sakugawa, known as 'Tōde Sakugawa', was a samurai who popularized 'tōde', a martial art that emerged as distinct from the indigenous 'te' before their eventual merger.
Itosu Ankō is sometimes called 'the Grandfather of Modern Karate' and was instrumental in introducing Karate into Okinawa's public schools.
Answer: True
Itosu Ankō is recognized as 'the Grandfather of Modern Karate' due to his significant contributions, including introducing Karate into Okinawan public schools and creating simplified forms for beginners.
Gichin Funakoshi adopted the Dan system for Karate from Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, in 1924.
Answer: True
Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, adopted the Dan ranking system from Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, in 1924.
In the Kyū/Dan ranking system, beginner grades start with a lower numbered Kyū and progress towards a higher numbered Kyū.
Answer: False
In the Kyū/Dan ranking system, beginner grades (Kyū) start with a higher numbered Kyū (e.g., 10th Kyū) and progress towards a lower numbered Kyū (e.g., 1st Kyū).
The character 'Kara' (唐) in 'Tang hand' was derived from an alternate spelling of 'Gaya Confederacy' and later came to include things originating from China.
Answer: True
The character 'Kara' (唐) in 'Tang hand' is a kun'yomi for 'tō', derived from an alternate spelling of 'Gaya Confederacy', and subsequently encompassed items originating from China, particularly the Tang dynasty.
What was the initial meaning of the Chinese characters used for 'kara-te' in Okinawa?
Answer: Chinese hand
The initial Chinese characters used for 'kara-te' in Okinawa meant 'Chinese hand'.
Why was the name of Karate changed from 'Chinese hand' to 'empty hand' during the era of Japanese militarism?
Answer: To reflect a desire to develop a distinct Japanese style and distance it from Chinese origins due to rising tensions.
The name change from 'Chinese hand' to 'empty hand' during Japanese militarism was a deliberate effort to establish Karate as a distinct Japanese martial art, separating it from its Chinese roots amidst geopolitical tensions.
What is the philosophical dimension of Karate-do, beyond just fighting techniques?
Answer: Emphasis on spiritual cultivation, character perfection, and courtesy.
Beyond fighting techniques, Karate-dō encompasses a philosophical dimension that emphasizes spiritual cultivation, character perfection, and adherence to principles of courtesy, often guided by dōjō kun.
Who was the first to document the use of the homophone 'kara' by replacing the Chinese character meaning 'Tang dynasty' with the character meaning 'empty' in August 1905?
Answer: Chōmo Hanashiro
Chōmo Hanashiro was the first to document the use of the homophone 'kara' (empty) in place of the Chinese character for 'Tang dynasty' in August 1905.
When and where was the name 'karate' (empty hand) officially resolved by a roundtable meeting of karate masters?
Answer: 1936 in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
The official resolution to use the name 'karate' (empty hand) was made on October 25, 1936, at a roundtable meeting of karate masters in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture.
What does the suffix 'dō' in 'Karate-dō' signify?
Answer: A path to self-knowledge and spiritual cultivation
The suffix 'dō' in 'Karate-dō' signifies a 'road', 'path', or 'way', implying that the art is a discipline for spiritual cultivation and a path to self-knowledge, beyond mere fighting techniques.
Who is sometimes called 'the Grandfather of Modern Karate' for his contributions, including creating the Pin'an forms and introducing Karate to public schools?
Answer: Itosu Ankō
Itosu Ankō is often referred to as 'the Grandfather of Modern Karate' due to his pivotal role in creating the Pin'an forms and integrating Karate into Okinawan public schools.
Who adopted the Dan system for Karate from Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, in 1924?
Answer: Gichin Funakoshi
Gichin Funakoshi adopted the Dan ranking system for Karate from Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, in 1924.
What does Gichin Funakoshi's interpretation of the 'kara' in Karate-dō emphasize?
Answer: Purging oneself of selfish and evil thoughts for a clear mind and conscience.
Gichin Funakoshi interpreted the 'kara' in Karate-dō as emphasizing the purging of selfish and evil thoughts to achieve a clear mind and conscience, essential for understanding the art.
Traditional Karate training incorporates a broader range of combat applications beyond just punches and kicks, including throws and joint locking.
Answer: True
Traditional Karate training, while primarily a striking art, also includes techniques such as throwing and joint locking, indicating a comprehensive approach to combat applications.
Before the introduction of kumite matches, Karate training primarily focused on kata, with competitive sparring being a common practice for all students.
Answer: False
Before the introduction of kumite matches, Karate training focused almost exclusively on kata, with sparring (iri kumi) being a controlled practice for senior students rather than a common competitive format for all.
Kyokushin Karate, founded by Masutatsu Oyama, is known for its emphasis on full-contact sparring and physical toughness.
Answer: True
Kyokushin Karate, founded by Masutatsu Oyama, is indeed characterized by its emphasis on aliveness, physical toughness, and full-contact sparring, earning it the moniker 'full contact karate'.
Kihon in Karate training refers to the formalized sequence of movements representing offensive and defensive postures.
Answer: False
Kihon refers to the basic or fundamental techniques of Karate, such as stances, strikes, punches, kicks, and blocks. The formalized sequence of movements representing offensive and defensive postures is known as kata.
The four main schools of Karate recognized by the World Karate Federation for international kata competition are Gōjū-ryū, Shotokan, Shitō-ryū, and Wadō-ryū.
Answer: True
The World Karate Federation recognizes Gōjū-ryū, Shotokan, Shitō-ryū, and Wadō-ryū as the four main schools of Karate for international kata competition.
What is the primary focus of Karate as a martial art, according to the source?
Answer: Primarily striking with punches and kicks, but also incorporating throws and joint locks
The source indicates that Karate is primarily a striking martial art, utilizing punches and kicks, but also includes throws and joint locks in its traditional training.
What was the primary focus of Karate training before the introduction of kumite matches?
Answer: Kata
Before the introduction of kumite matches, Karate training predominantly centered on kata, with minimal or controlled sparring.
Which Karate style, founded by Masutatsu Oyama, is known for its emphasis on aliveness, physical toughness, and full-contact sparring?
Answer: Kyokushin
Kyokushin Karate, founded by Masutatsu Oyama, is renowned for its emphasis on aliveness, physical toughness, and full-contact sparring.
What are the three main divisions of Karate training?
Answer: Kihon, kata, and kumite
Karate training is traditionally divided into three main components: kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring).
What is the purpose of 'bunkai' in Karate training?
Answer: To demonstrate the practical application of kata movements with real opponents.
The purpose of 'bunkai' in Karate training is to demonstrate the practical application of kata movements against real or imagined opponents, aiding in understanding their combat utility.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main schools of Karate in mainland Japan recognized by the WKF for international kata competition as of the 1980s?
Answer: Kyokushin
While Kyokushin is a prominent Karate style, the four main schools recognized by the WKF for international kata competition as of the 1980s are Gōjū-ryū, Shotokan, Shitō-ryū, and Wadō-ryū.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) estimates there are 50 million Karate practitioners worldwide, while Web Japan claims 100 million.
Answer: False
Web Japan estimates 50 million Karate practitioners worldwide, whereas the World Karate Federation claims a higher figure of 100 million practitioners globally.
After World War II, Karate was explicitly banned by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, along with judo and kendo.
Answer: False
After World War II, while judo and kendo were explicitly banned, Karate was not specifically named in the ban notice from the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, allowing it to resume activities earlier.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) allows multiple national organizations or federations per country to be members.
Answer: False
The World Karate Federation (WKF) allows only one national organization or federation per country to be a member, in contrast to the World Union of Karate-do Federations (WUKF).
Karate debuted as an Olympic sport at the 2020 Summer Olympics after being approved in 2016.
Answer: True
Karate was approved as an Olympic sport by the International Olympic Committee in August 2016 and subsequently debuted at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Robert Trias established the first dōjō in the United States in 1945, teaching Gōjū-ryū karate.
Answer: False
Robert Trias established the first dōjō in the United States in 1945, but he taught Shuri-ryū karate, not Gōjū-ryū.
The film series 'The Karate Kid' is credited with popularizing Karate in mainstream American culture during the 1980s.
Answer: True
The film series 'The Karate Kid' (1984) is widely recognized for its role in popularizing Karate within mainstream American popular culture during the 1980s.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Karate competition in the Olympic Games.
Answer: True
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is indeed recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing body for Karate competition in the Olympic Games.
Masami Tsuruoka initiated the first karate competition in Canada in 1954.
Answer: True
Masami Tsuruoka, a key figure in Canadian Karate, initiated the first karate competition in Canada in 1954.
According to Web Japan, approximately how many Karate practitioners are there worldwide?
Answer: 50 million
Web Japan, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, estimates approximately 50 million Karate practitioners worldwide.
Why was Karate able to resume activities earlier than other martial arts after World War II?
Answer: The word 'karate' was not explicitly included in the ban notice from the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers.
Karate was able to resume activities earlier than other martial arts after World War II because the ban notice from the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers did not explicitly name 'karate'.
Which organization is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as responsible for Karate competition in the Olympic Games?
Answer: World Karate Federation (WKF)
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for governing Karate competition in the Olympic Games.
When did the International Olympic Committee approve Karate as an Olympic sport?
Answer: 2016
The International Olympic Committee approved Karate as an Olympic sport in August 2016.
Who established the first dōjō in the United States in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1945?
Answer: Robert Trias
Robert Trias established the first dōjō in the United States in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1945.