Aikido Knowledge Quiz

Who invented Aikido?

• Masutatsu Oyama

• Gichin Funakoshi

• Morihei Ueshiba

• Jigoro Kano

What does the name 'Morihei Ueshiba' translate to?

• Peaceful Warrior

• Harmony Master

• Abundant Peace

• Great Warrior

What is the meaning of Aikido?

• The Way of the Warrior

• The Way of the Sword

• The Way of Harmony

• The Way of the Samurai

What was Morihei Ueshiba's nickname?

• O' Sensei

• Master

• Sensei

• Shihan

What is a key principle of Aikido when your opponent pushes you?

• You pull him

• You stand still

• You dodge

• You push back

What do basic Aikido techniques use to subdue an opponenet? (check all that apply)

• Bending the joints

• Twisting the joints

• Use of pressure points

• Use of targeted strikes

Where was Aikido invented?

• China
• Japan
• Korea
• India

What is the official name of the Aikido training hall?

• Kendo Hall
• Kobukan

• Martial Arts Center
• Dojo

Where is the Kobukan, the Aikido training hall, located?

• Beijing, China
• Osaka, Japan
• Seoul, South Korea
• Tokyo, Japan

Which of the following is Aikido a combination of?

• Daito-ryu

• Kendo

• Omoto-kyo, a Japanese-based religion

• Karate