Instructors Level 1 Sample Exam

Question 1: “Pinan” or “Heian” means “Peaceful Mind”. True or False? Briefly explain
your answer.

Question 2: The Pinan / Heian kata are “basic kata”. True or False? Briefly explain your
answer.

Question 3: The Pinan / Heian kata are an introduction to the “advanced kata”. True or
False? Briefly explain your answer.

Question 4: The Pinan / Heian kata represent a holistic self-protection system. True or
False? Briefly explain your answer.

Question 5: The Pinan / Heian kata provide everything you need for fighting. True or
False? Briefly explain your answer.

Question 6: Who was the creator of the Pinan / Heian Series?

Question 7: Which of the following read as Pinan / Heian Kata?

(A) 平安形 (B)空手道 (C)平安型 (D)安平戦 (E)形型實
Question 8: Which of the following pronunciations is Japanese, Okinawan and Chinese
(Mandarin)? (A) Pinan (B) Heian (C) Pingan

Question 9: What is “Pinan Shodan” commonly known as in Shotokan Karate?

Question 10: Many believe the Pinan / Heian kata were created for children. Why is that?

Question 11: What are the main two aspects of combat taught by the 1st kata of the
Pinan series (founders order)?

Question 12: Sandan kata is predominately a _________ kata. What is the missing word?

Question 13: List three kata that have had an input and influence on the Pinan / Heian
series?

Question 14: Why, according to Motobu, was the name “Pinan” eventually decided
upon?

Question 15: How old was the creator of the Pinan series when he made those forms?
(A) In his 30s (B) In his 40s (C) In his 50s (C) In his 60s (C) In his 70s (C) In his 80s
Question 16: What does “Torite” mean, and why is that question relevant to the Pinan /
Heian series?

Question 17: The creator of the Pinan / Heian series was employed by the Okinawan
king as what?

Question 18: What was unusual about the results of the creator of the Pinan / Heian
kata’s punches?

Question 19: What was the reason for the original order of the Pinan / Heian series?

Question 20: Of the “four main styles” which is the only one not to practise the Pinan
/ Heian kata and why?