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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is used in progressive training for nukite?

2. What part of the body had to be cut off to join the medical practice in 19th century Japan?

3. In what social class was Gichin?

4. The island of Okinawa experienced what that regularly devastated it?

5. Karate became a part of what education in schools and colleges in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the young confident man mentioned during the typhoon in Okinawa.

2. How did Gichin practice the spirit of karate when thieves visited his home?

3. How was the son of Azato that Gichin met described in the first section of the book?

4. Describe the kata called "nukite" that Gichin mentioned in the first section of the book.

5. Why did Gichin stay in the Okinawa area of Shuri despite his promotion?

6. Why did Gichin admire Sueyoshi?

7. What did Matsumura learn about life after his experience at the engraver shop?

8. How did Gichin interpret what karate means?

9. How did Gichin rescue the man running from the police initially?

10. Describe the habu mentioned in Training for Life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does karate relate to Buddhist philosophy as described by Gichin? Do you find this comparison accurate? Which followers of Buddhist philosophy mentioned in the book were significant in terms of karate?

Essay Topic 2

Gichin employed simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex concepts. Both styles employed powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

Power in society was a prevailing theme of Karate-Do. Gichin frequently referred to this theme, painting the picture of the monarchy and the change in government. Which individuals appeared honest and which appeared corrupt? Which individuals appeared to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Gichin described?

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