
- What does the Name “Tatsuo” mean? (Dragon Man)
- On what date did Master Shimabuku pass away? (May 30th, 1975)
- What year did Isshinryu become an official style? (1954)
- Who was Master Shimabuku’s first master instructor? (Chotuku Kyan)
- What style did this instructor teach? (Shorin-ryu)
- Who was Master Shimabuku’s second master instructor? (Chojun Miyagi)
- What style did this instructor teach? (Goju-ryu)
- Who was Master Shimabuku’s third master instructor? (Choki Motobu)
- What do the three stars on the mizu gami stand for? (Shimabuku’s three instructors, Shorinryu, gojuryu, Isshinryu, The holy trinity, or the three arrows of karate)
- In what country was Master Shimabuku born? (Okinawa)
- How many opponents do you face in Seisan kata? (13)
Define
- Waza (technique)
- Bunkai (definition)
- Ushiro-geri (back kick)
- Kyu (grade or rank)
- Dachi (stance)
Write out the karate creed and know the eight codes.