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**Martial Artist** · 09-29-2000, 04:07 PM

Ummmm the answer is.....YOU'VE GOT YO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS!!!

**Tony10** · 09-29-2000, 04:19 PM

Hey, no fair with the Texas questions!

Some of us live in civilized places! How would we know those answers!!

**Bad Karma** · 09-29-2000, 10:13 PM

Martial Arts Test Questions
Jeet Kune Do was developed by:
A. Chai Sirisute B. Bruce Lee C. Dan Inosanto D. B & C
(I know the majority think "D" and is my answer; however, I disagree. ["B"])

The key to improvement in the martial arts is:
A. learning a lot of techniques B. learning the "secrets" C. watching a lot of Bruce Lee movies D. practice and training
("D")

Martial Arts are really about kicking butt, True, or False
(False)

There are many secret techniques in the martial arts. True, or False
(False)

How long does it take a student to become a black belt?
(Can we be any more specific! Depending, 3 to 7 or more years)

An attacker can be rendered unconscious in six seconds from a choke. True, or False
(True! I had a guy who went out on me in less than three!)

Biting, pinching, gouging, tearing, and ripping are considered dirty fighting and should not be used in a life or death situation. True, or False
(False)

A boxing jab is thrown with the front hand. True, or False
(True)

Hand-to-hand combat systems like those used by elite military units such as the Navy Seals and Delta Force are the most effective for street fighting and self-defense. True, or False
(False)

Savate is a French martial art known for its devastating grappling techniques. True, or False
(False)

Striking an attacker in the face is safer for your hand when using what type of strike?
(Open palm)

Gouging the eye of an attacker should be avoided in a life or death situation. True, or False
(False)

Boxing and wrestling are just sports and are not useful in real self-defense situations. True, or False
(False)

In a self-defense situation, which style of martial arts is best?
A. Jun Fan B. Kali/Eskrima C. Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling D. None, motivation, skill level and the situation decide most outcomes.
(D)

What is the best weapon?
A. Knife B. Staff C. Gun D. Depends on the situation
(D)

What is a "sensei"?
(Japanese term for instructor)

What is the purpose of Warming Up?
(Prevent injuries)

In Texas you may legally carry a knife, so long as the blade is no longer than how many inches?
(No idea. I live in Kentucky. Guess 2" or less)

What is the purpose of breakfalling? (Ukemi).
(To prevent injuries from throws/falls, toughen the body, and some other "stuff")

Identify the countries from which these Martial Arts originated:
Aikido (Japan)
Hapkido (Korea)
Jeet Kune Do (America)
Judo (Japan)
Kali (Philipines)
Karate (Okinawa)
Kung Fu (China)
Muay Thai (Thailand)
Ninjutsu (Japan)
Sambo (Russia)
Taekwondo (Korea)
Tai Chi (China)
Wing Chun (China)
Yudo (Korea)

Who was the founder of Judo?
(Jigaro Kano)

Jiu-Jitsu is usually spelled three different ways. Identify what style is implied by the following spellings:
Jujutsu (Japanese w/weapons..sword, bo, jo)
Jujitsu (Japanese w/o weapons)
Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian)

What family was primarily responsible for the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
(Gracie)

From what martial art was Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed?
(Kodokan Judo)

Under what two circumstances is it legal to carry a gun in Texas?
(Not fair! I live in Kentucky! Guessing...Civil War or National Emergency)

Where are most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools located within the United States?
(California...or anywhere there seems to be beaches and surfing)

What language is spoken in Brazil?
(Portuguese)

What is the name of the Headquarters of Judo in Japan?
(Kodokan)

On what continent is Brazil located?
(South America)

What are the four "ranges" of hand-to-hand combat?
(This is a Dan Inosanto block of teaching. Bruce Lee had only three. The 4 ranges: Kicking, Punching, Trapping/HKE, Grappling)

Judo is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Throwing)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Submission)

Muay Thai is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Kicks [shin/leg]. I think HKE! LOL!)

Taekwondo is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Kicking [high])

Kali and Escrima are famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Stick)

Boxing is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Hand [punching])

Sambo is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Leg locks [submission])

Kendo is famous primarily for what type of techniques?
(Sword)

How many martial arts are there?
(A lot! Almost too many to think about-LOL!)

What is a "dojang"?
(Hangul [Korean] for training hall)

Why do so many classical jujutsu techniques focus on defenses against wrist grabs?
(I honestly have no idea. Guessing it's one of the easiest means to gain control of your opponent)

What is the difference between "bujutsu" and "budo".
(Whew! A descriptive label for the change in times. Not really wanting to get into the whole history of it. Most sum it up by saying prior to 1900 to after 1900)

Identify which degree of black belt these Japanese terms represent:
Sandan, Godan, Shodan, Nidan, Yodan
(3rd, 5th, 1st, 2nd, 4th)

Who developed the colored belt ranking system that so many martial arts use today?
(Jigaro Kano)

From what martial art was Aikido developed?
(Aiki-Jutsu)

From what martial art was Taekwondo developed?
(Shotokan Karate)

From what martial art was Hapkido developed?
(I think a hybrid of Aiki-Jutsu and ,uhm, maybe, some other stuff)

Are nunchucks legal to carry in Texas?
(Not fair! Guessing...no!)

What is an "ippon" in Judo?
(1 [full] point)

What is a "judogi"?
(Judo uniform/kimono)

What is are "judoka", "jujitsuka",
and "karateka"?
(A person who trains in Judo, Jujitsu, and Karate. Doesn't "ka" mean "man?")

What is a "dojo"?
(Whew! A training hall)

What is a "sifu"?
(Chinese term for "instructor")

What is a "ryu" in Japanese martial arts?
(A signature or specific system. I could be teaching "Tony Ryu" but you wouldn't call it that formally until I was dead, if not mistaken)

What? That's it?! How'd I score?

Peace

So what are the answers, anyway?

**John Bennett** · 09-30-2000, 11:05 AM

98.6% BK!

I hereby award you the Brown Belt in Achiwawa Huchimama Ryu Jujitsu (contigent upon receiving your check for $49.95 of course).

Study hard grasshopper and you may one day reach Shodan!

**klif** · 09-30-2000, 03:47 PM

For the non-Texans:

§ 46.02. Unlawful Carrying Weapons

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife (illegal knife" means a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches; hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown; dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stilletto, and poniard; bowie knife; sword; or spear), or club.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Now the exceptions are:

§ 46.15. Nonapplicability

(a) Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to:

(1) peace officers and neither section prohibits a peace officer from carrying a weapon in this state, regardless of whether the officer is engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's duties while carrying the weapon;

(2) parole officers and neither section prohibits an officer from carrying a weapon in this state if the officer is:

(A) engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's duties while carrying the weapon; and

(B) in compliance with policies and procedures adopted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding the possession of a weapon by an officer while on duty;

(3) community supervision and corrections department officers appointed or employed under Section 76.004, Government Code, and neither section prohibits an officer from carrying a weapon in this state if the officer is:

(A) engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's duties while carrying the weapon; and

(B) authorized to carry a weapon under Section 76.0051, Government Code; or

(4) a judge or justice of the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, a court of appeals, a district court, a criminal district court, a constitutional county court, a statutory county court, a justice court, or a municipal court who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:

Text of subd. (1) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1221, § 4

(1) is in the actual discharge of official duties as a member of the armed forces or state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, or as an employee of a penal institution who is performing a security function;

Text of subd. (1) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1261, § 28

(1) is in the actual discharge of official duties as a member of the armed forces or state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, or as a guard employed by a penal institution;

(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control unless the person is an employee or agent of the owner of the premises and the person's primary responsibility is to act in the capacity of a security guard to protect persons or property, in which event the person must comply with Subdivision (5);

(3) is traveling;

Text of subd. (4) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1221, § 4

(4) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;

Text of subd. (4) as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1261, § 28

(4) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is directly en route between the premises and the actor's residence, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;

(5) holds a security officer commission issued by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies, if:

(A) the person is engaged in the performance of the person's duties as a security officer or traveling to and from the person's place of assignment;

(B) the person is wearing a distinctive uniform; and

(C) the weapon is in plain view;

(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Article 4413(29ee), Revised Statutes, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying;

(7) holds a security officer commission and a personal protection authorization issued by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies and who is providing personal protection under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act (Article 4413(29bb), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); or

(8) holds an alcoholic beverage permit or license or is an employee of a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license if the person is supervising the operation of the permitted or licensed premises.

(c) The provision of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of a club does not apply to a noncommissioned security guard at an institution of higher education who carries a nightstick or similar club, and who has undergone 15 hours of training in the proper use of the club, including at least seven hours of training in the use of the club for nonviolent restraint. For the purposes of this subsection, "nonviolent restraint" means the use of reasonable force, not intended and not likely to inflict bodily injury.

(d) The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of a firearm or carrying of a club do not apply to a public security officer employed by the adjutant general under Section 431.029, Government Code, in performance of official duties or while traveling to or from a place of duty.

(e) The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of an illegal knife do not apply to an individual carrying a bowie knife or a sword used in a historical demonstration or in a ceremony in which the knife or sword is significant to the performance of the ceremony.

**estrangulo** · 09-30-2000, 06:06 PM

I think I might know this one.
"Why do so many classical jujutsu techniques focus on defenses against wrist grabs? "
Is it because they used to carry swords, so they would grab their wrist to prevent them from pulling out the sword?

**John Bennett** · 09-30-2000, 10:33 PM

Estrangulo you are correct. I used to wonder why JJJ had so many darn techniques regarding wrist grabs. I don't ever recall anyone grabbing me like that in a fight or even seeing it happen.

If you think about it in the context of preventing a sword draw or disarming a swordsman or getting your hand loose to swing your sword, they kinda make sense.

Of course the short knives we carry today change the whole game. I guess nowadays something like escrima or kali would address that situation best. Those arts are on my list for the coming years, especially when I get older.

**John Bennett** · 09-30-2000, 10:56 PM

I get away with carrying a gun under the "traveling" exception. I need to get a concealed carry permit. I just never seem to get around to taking the class.

Oddly, in Texas if you have a concealed carry permit it is a violation to NOT have your weapon concealed. Conversly, if you DON'T have a CCW permit it is a violation if you DO have it concealed. Even under the seat or in your glovebox.

I usually carry mine wedged between the driver's seat and center console. When I've gotten pulled over for speeding I just tossed it into the back seat directly behind me.

That way, it's not concealed, and the cop knows I can't get to it while he's talking to me at my window. They make me get out of the car and we stand in the grass while he writes me the ticket.

This seems to work well. Twice, I have seen state troopers notice it laying there and they didn't even ackowledge it.

Once a small-town city cop (Alto, TX) gave me some smart-assed remarks about it. Then he hand-cuffed me and got it out and played with it. But when he figured out I knew the law and was obviously clean-cut enough to afford an attorney, he quit hassling me about it and wrote out my ticket.

Incidently, the Alto cop later got fired for literally beating people half to death for no reason. I had a friend who lived right next to US 69. He used to stop people at night in front of my friend's house. They watched him do it several times in the 8 months he worked there.

Alto only has two cops. Always new guys. Their hiring process for peace officers is somewhat lacking.

**klif** · 10-01-2000, 11:25 AM

John, actually concealed or not doesn't really matter when you are traveling as long as it's not on your body when you walk into the 7-11 for a slurpie. You can put it under the seat or in the glove compartment. Just make sure you tell the officer about it whenever they profile you as a drug carrier and search your car.

Of course you can carry a rifle or shotgun in the car legally, that makes alot of sense dont it? Dont carry that Raven .25 but the AR-15 and Remington 1100 are ok.

**John Bennett** · 10-01-2000, 11:49 AM

They ain't searchin my car!!!

I knows my rights!!!!

Say, it's Sunday and the weather is beautiful. Klif shouldn't you be out somewhere on that widow-maker eating bugs and slicing curves?

**klif** · 10-01-2000, 03:47 PM

I just got through cleaning it up and I am on the way out now.

**fascistfury** · 10-02-2000, 12:54 AM

JB - you know your rights? and yo hinkthat xcludes you from search? haha! by refusing to give consent to seach, that can be construed as probable cause that you're doing something naughty, and give the officer the right to search.

klif - what does the law stipulate in the case of a martial artist assaulting someone...concerning assalt w/ a dealy weapon? thanx!

**John Bennett** · 10-02-2000, 01:16 AM

BB I was just being facetious with that comment. I always laugh when I see our wonderful citizens on "Cops" screaming it.

{sniff} {sniff} "I think I smell marijuana."

**klif** · 10-02-2000, 12:31 PM

fascistfury,

A normal question? No insults?

Texas criminal law does not make a distinction for a trained fighter. Assault and self defense applies the same no matter who you are. However, Civil law (like lawsuits) can bring up all kinds of things so that is where you will get screwed.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this man is a trained killer that used the deadly art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The very same style used in the caged Extreme deathmatches that play on pay-for-view TV. He had the moral obligation to inform my client of his deadly skills before he violently broke my client's arm in three places. After all my client is only a disadvantaged youth that approached the defendant and harmlessly asked for some spare change. He only had the sharpened screwdriver in his pocket because he had just finished working on his bicycle which the only means of transportation for his family. We humbly ask for 4 million dollars in punitive damamges plus another 2 million in pain and suffering."

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