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Here are multiple-choice questions based on your queries:

1. **Who was the founder of GOJU-RYU karate?**

- A) Gichin Funakoshi

- B) Chojun Miyagi

- C) Kenwa Mabuni

- D) Jigoro Kano

2. **What does GOJU-RYU mean?**

- A) Hard-Soft Style

- B) Gentle-Way

- C) Fist-Method

- D) Peaceful-Mind

3. **What does IOGKO stand for?**

- A) International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Organization

- B) International Organization of Goju Karate-Do

- C) Institute of Goju-Ryu Karate Okinawa

- D) International Original Goju Karate Organization

4. **Who was the president of IOGKO?**

- A) Morio Higaonna

- B) Tetsuji Nakamura

- C) Peter Urban

- D) Chuck Merriman

5. **Who is the president of OGKA India?**


- A) Gopal Ram

- B) Ramesh Patil

- C) Anil Sinha

- D) Bharat Sharma

6. **How do you say "Good Morning" in Japanese?**

- A) Konnichiwa

- B) Konbanwa

- C) Ohayou Gozaimasu

- D) Oyasumi Nasai

7. **Which word means "I learn from you" in Japanese?**

- A) Arigatou

- B) Sensei

- C) Gakushū shimasu

- D) Narau

8. **How do you say "Thank you so much" to a master in Japanese?**

- A) Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu

- B) Sensei Arigatou

- C) Shihan Arigatou

- D) Hai Arigatou

9. **What is the meaning of "Dojo"?**

- A) A place of peace

- B) Training hall

- C) House of learning
- D) Martial art

10. **How many stances are there and what are their names in Goju-Ryu?**

- A) 5: Shiko Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi, Sanchin Dachi, Neko


Ashi Dachi

- B) 4: Shiko Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi, Neko Ashi Dachi

- C) 6: Shiko Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi, Sanchin Dachi, Neko


Ashi Dachi, Kiba Dachi

- D) 3: Shiko Dachi, Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi

11. **What are the counts in Japanese?**

- A) Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Ku, Ju

- B) Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Nana, Hachi, Kyu, Ju

- C) Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyu, Ju

- D) Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyu, Juu

12. **How many belts are used before Black Belt in Goju-Ryu?**

- A) 6

- B) 5

- C) 7

- D) 8

13. **What is the name of a Black Belt 6th Dan in Japanese?**

- A) Rokudan

- B) Shichidan

- C) Godan

- D) Nanadan
14. **What is the prayer of our dojo?**

- A) Dojo Kun

- B) Mokuso

- C) Zazen

- D) Kime

15. **What bows are used in Sidhay?**

- A) Rei

- B) Za Rei

- C) Ritsu Rei

- D) All of the above

16. **What is "Tsuki" and explain "Kinthama Tsuki"?**

- A) Tsuki means punch; Kinthama Tsuki means groin punch

- B) Tsuki means kick; Kinthama Tsuki means groin kick

- C) Tsuki means strike; Kinthama Tsuki means knee strike

- D) Tsuki means block; Kinthama Tsuki means groin block

17. **What is "Hiza" and Hiza movements?**

- A) Hiza means elbow; Hiza movements involve elbow strikes

- B) Hiza means knee; Hiza movements involve knee strikes

- C) Hiza means wrist; Hiza movements involve wrist strikes

- D) Hiza means foot; Hiza movements involve footwork

18. **What is "Shuto" and explain "Shuto Nimay"?**

- A) Shuto means knife hand; Shuto Nimay means double knife hand
- B) Shuto means punch; Shuto Nimay means double punch

- C) Shuto means block; Shuto Nimay means double block

- D) Shuto means kick; Shuto Nimay means double kick

19. **What is "Uke" and explain "Kosa Uke"?**

- A) Uke means block; Kosa Uke means cross block

- B) Uke means strike; Kosa Uke means cross strike

- C) Uke means punch; Kosa Uke means cross punch

- D) Uke means kick; Kosa Uke means cross kick

20. **What is "Geri" and explain "Kansetsu Geri"?**

- A) Geri means kick; Kansetsu Geri means joint kick

- B) Geri means punch; Kansetsu Geri means joint punch

- C) Geri means block; Kansetsu Geri means joint block

- D) Geri means strike; Kansetsu Geri means joint strike

21. **How many basic Kata's are in our dojo?**

- A) 5

- B) 6

- C) 8

- D) 9

22. **Explain Kata Superimpei.**

- A) A complex kata involving advanced techniques and movements.

- B) A simple kata with basic techniques.

- C) A medium difficulty kata focusing on balance.

- D) A kata focused on breathing techniques.


23. **Explain Kata Seiyunchin.**

- A) A kata emphasizing strength and powerful techniques.

- B) A kata focusing on speed and agility.

- C) A kata with a mix of hard and soft techniques.

- D) A kata involving grappling techniques.

24. **What is the prayer of our dojo?**

- A) Dojo Kun

- B) Mokuso

- C) Zazen

- D) Kime

25. **What is the meaning of "Dojo"?**

- A) A place of peace

- B) Training hall

- C) House of learning

- D) Martial art

26. **How do you say "Good Morning" in Japanese?**

- A) Konnichiwa

- B) Konbanwa

- C) Ohayou Gozaimasu

- D) Oyasumi Nasai

27. **How many stances are there in Goju-Ryu?**

- A) 5
- B) 6

- C) 7

- D) 8

28. **Which Kata doesn't have any geri (kicks)?**

- A) Sanchin

- B) Seiyunchin

- C) Tensho

- D) All of the above

29. **In which Kata is the back leg in Nutte stance?**

- A) Seipai

- B) Kururunfa

- C) Sanchin

- D) Seiyunchin

30. **Which Stance is used in Kiotsuke?**

- A) Musubi Dachi

- B) Heiko Dachi

- C) Zenkutsu Dachi

- D) Shiko Dachi

31. **What is a "Dojo"?**

- A) A place of peace

- B) Training hall

- C) House of learning

- D) Martial art
32. **What is a "GI"?**

- A) A training hall

- B) A uniform for martial arts

- C) A martial art technique

- D) A training partner

33. **What is "Karate"?**

- A) A form of dance

- B) An art of self-defense

- C) A meditation practice

- D) A type of weapon

34. **In which Kata only perform straight movements?**

- A) Sanchin

- B) Seiyunchin

- C) Tensho

- D) Kururunfa

35. **Who is

Hanshi?**

- A) A beginner student

- B) A master of martial arts

- C) A senior student

- D) An instructor
36. **In which Kata is Awase Tsuki used?**

- A) Seipai

- B) Sanchin

- C) Seiyunchin

- D) Kururunfa

37. **What is the size of kumite bout without safety area?**

- A) 6x6 meters

- B) 8x8 meters

- C) 10x10 meters

- D) 12x12 meters

38. **Which areas are scoring in kumite?**

- A) Head, torso, and legs

- B) Head, torso, and arms

- C) Torso, arms, and legs

- D) Head, torso, and feet

39. **What are the three scoring points in kumite?**

- A) Ippon, Nihon, Sanbon

- B) Waza-ari, Ippon, Sanbon

- C) Koka, Waza-ari, Ippon

- D) Koka, Yuko, Waza-ari

40. **What is Shikkaku?**

- A) A warning

- B) A disqualification
- C) A point score

- D) A technique

41. **How many judges are in a kumite bout and who are they?**

- A) 4 judges: Center referee, side referees

- B) 5 judges: Center referee, side referees

- C) 3 judges: Center referee, side referees

- D) 6 judges: Center referee, side referees

42. **What is Moto no Ichi?**

- A) Ready position

- B) Start position

- C) End position

- D) Return to original position

43. **What is Shugo?**

- A) Begin

- B) End

- C) Judges confer

- D) Scoring

44. **What are the geri's in kumite?**

- A) Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Ushiro Geri

- B) Mae Geri, Mawashi Geri, Ushiro Geri

- C) Mae Geri, Yoko Geri, Mawashi Geri

- D) All of the above


45. **What is Jogai?**

- A) Out of bounds

- B) Scoring area

- C) Ready position

- D) Technique

46. **What is Tsuzukete?**

- A) Continue

- B) Stop

- C) Score

- D) Warn

47. **Who is Fukushin?**

- A) Center referee

- B) Side referee

- C) Assistant referee

- D) Judge

48. **Who is Kansa?**

- A) Center referee

- B) Side referee

- C) Assistant referee

- D) Judge

49. **When do you give an Ippon score?**

- A) For a minor point

- B) For a half-point
- C) For a full point

- D) For a warning

50. **What are the warnings in kumite?**

- A) Shikkaku, Jogai, Hansoku

- B) Hansoku, Keikoku, Chukoku

- C) Keikoku, Chukoku, Hansoku

- D) Shikkaku, Hansoku, Keikoku

51. **What is Hansoku?**

- A) A disqualification

- B) A warning

- C) A technique

- D) A score

52. **Which award is given for the first point in kumite?**

- A) Ippon

- B) Nihon

- C) Sanbon

- D) Senshu

53. **What is Athoshi Baraku?**

- A) Continue fighting

- B) End of match

- C) Few seconds remaining

- D) Out of bounds
54. **On which side are Aka and Ao to the referee?**

- A) Aka on the left, Ao on the right

- B) Aka on the right, Ao on the left

- C) Both on the left

- D) Both on the right

55. **In Karate Gi, which side has the national federation emblem?**

- A) Left side

- B) Right side

- C) Back side

- D) Front side

56. **In Karate Gi, what is used on the back side?**

- A) National flag

- B) Federation emblem

- C) School name

- D) Karate style name

57. **Total how many kata's are performed in WKF?**

- A) 15

- B) 20

- C) 25

- D) 30

58. **How many Katas are in Goju-Ryu?**

- A) 10

- B) 12
- C) 15

- D) 18

59. **How many judges are there in Kata to give a score?**

- A) 3

- B) 5

- C) 7

- D) 9

60. **Senshu is canceled under which warning?**

- A) Hansoku

- B) Jogai

- C) Keikoku

- D) Chukoku

61. **If two judges give Ippon and two judges give Yuko, what score is given?
**

- A) Ippon

- B) Nihon

- C) Sanbon

- D) No score

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