Martial Arts Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Techniques, History, and Styles

Questions

1. Which martial art is known for its high kicks, spinning kicks, and is often referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs”?
   a) Taekwondo
   b) Karate
   c) Muay Thai
   d) Capoeira
2. In which country did the martial art Karate originate?
   a) China
   b) Japan
   c) Korea
   d) Thailand
3. What is the primary focus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
   a) Striking techniques
   b) Ground fighting and submissions
   c) Weapon training
   d) Traditional forms
4. Which martial art is famous for its use of circular movements and dance-like movements, often practiced to music?
   a) Capoeira
   b) Judo
   c) Kung Fu
   d) Krav Maga
5. What does the term “Kata” refer to in martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo?
   a) A sparring match
   b) A set of pre-arranged movements or forms
   c) A type of weapon
   d) A training drill involving multiple opponents
6. In Judo, what is the primary goal during a match?
   a) Knock out the opponent
   b) Throw or takedown the opponent onto the mat
   c) Land as many punches as possible
   d) Subdue the opponent with joint locks only
7. Which martial art is known for its emphasis on self-defense and practical combat skills, often used by military and law enforcement?
   a) Taekwondo
   b) Karate
   c) Krav Maga
   d) Capoeira
8. Who is considered the founder of modern Taekwondo, credited with developing the style in the 1950s?
   a) Jigoro Kano
   b) Choi Hong Hi
   c) Bruce Lee
   d) Morihei Ueshiba
9. What is the main difference between traditional martial arts and sport martial arts?
   a) Traditional martial arts focus solely on self-defense; sport martial arts focus on competition
   b) Traditional martial arts use weapons; sport martial arts do not
   c) Traditional martial arts are only practiced in Asia; sport martial arts are global
   d) There is no difference
10. In what martial art do practitioners often use a “Rolling” technique called “Ukemi” to safely fall or break a fall?
    a) Judo
    b) Karate
    c) Muay Thai
    d) Capoeira

Answers:

1. a) Taekwondo
2. b) Japan
3. b) Ground fighting and submissions
4. a) Capoeira
5. b) A set of pre-arranged movements or forms
6. b) Throw or takedown the opponent onto the mat
7. c) Krav Maga
8. b) Choi Hong Hi
9. a) Traditional martial arts focus solely on self-defense; sport martial arts focus on competition
10. a) Judo