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16 Cards in this Set
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At what age did Shimabuku begin his study of karate? |
8 years old |
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In what way is naihanchi kata different from all other Katas in the very first move? |
It starts with both hands in an open position |
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How many naihanchi katas are there? |
4 (naihanchi sho dan, naihanchi ni dan, naihanchi san dan, and the Isshinryu version) |
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Where would you use naihanchi kata? |
In narrow spaces, like between parked cars, in an alley it between trees |
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What do the letters translate to on the Mizugami? |
Isshinryu karate |
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What does the water signify on the Mizugami? |
The troubled Waters a karate-ka should rise above |
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What does the gray background mean on the Mizugami? |
The peace and tranquility a karate-ka should strive for |
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Why does the Mizugami have a red border? |
The red border signifies the fire associated with Shimabuku's dream |
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Who mastered the 180 degree turn? |
Master Itso |
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What is the spear hand called in Okinawan? |
Nukite (new-key-tay) |
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What is the middle part of the body called in Okinawan? |
Chudan |
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What is the lower part of the body called in Okinawan? |
Gedan |
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What is the upper part of the body called in Okinawan? |
Jodan |
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Who is the father of karate? |
Daruma |
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Why does Mizugami have one hand closed and one hand open? |
Open hand for peace, closed hand for strength (I don't want to fight but I will if I have to) |
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What part of the fist do you strike with in Isshinryu? |
The first two big knuckles |
