Multiple choice
Karate quiz: 12 questions to test your knowledge
Okinawan roots, great masters, techniques, kumite rules and the movies: 12 questions on karate, from easy to tough. Every answer comes with a short explanation.
Question 1 of 12
On which island was karate born?
Question 2 of 12
In The Karate Kid (1984), which actor plays Mr. Miyagi, Daniel's teacher?
Question 3 of 12
What are the set sequences a karateka performs alone against imaginary opponents called?
Question 4 of 12
What kind of kick is a mawashi-geri?
Question 5 of 12
Which Okinawan master demonstrated karate in Tokyo in 1922 and went on to teach it to university students?
Question 6 of 12
Karate has been on the Olympic programme only once. At which Games?
Question 7 of 12
Which Frenchman won Olympic karate gold in the -67 kg category in Tokyo?
Question 8 of 12
In kumite under World Karate Federation (WKF) rules, how many points is a kick to the head worth?
Question 9 of 12
Which stance is called kiba-dachi?
Question 10 of 12
Which karate style was founded by Chojun Miyagi?
Question 11 of 12
In France, what is the minimum age set by the French Karate Federation to sit the 1st dan exam?
Question 12 of 12
In WKF kumite, what points gap ends a bout before time runs out?