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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 did karate training require as a student progressed levels?

2. Gichin urged students to practice what in public and private daily life?

3. What made kata similar to dance?

4. Serious Karate-do pupils were _____________ to maintain interest and training over the long term.

5. What did Gichin say that trainees used karate for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did many women like karate according to Gichin?

2. What did mastery of karate-do require according to Gichin?

3. Why did the children call Gichin "snake gourd?"

4. Why did Gichin warn against arrogance in training?

5. What were some benefits for women from taking karate according to Gichin?

6. How did Gichin get started with his new school?

7. How did Gichin plan to impress viewers at the demonstration in Tokyo?

8. Why was Gichin so healthy?

9. Describe the altercation Gichin had with the thief in the rain.

10. What was the true meaning of karate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness in Karate-Do. Which of the individuals were lonely? Were they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Gichin discussed both patriotism and war vividly in Karate-Do. Find some examples of each and discuss the effect of these topics on Gichin.

Essay Topic 3

Violence appeared throughout Karate-Do. Who was violent? In what ways were individuals violent or abusive? What was their effect on other individuals and their lives? Did these individuals change over time?

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