WKF Kumite Exam 2025 |275 Questions and Answers
If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all
sides. - -True
Diagram on page 4
-Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. - -False
Referee and Judges
2.1.2 b) Voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF.
Competitors
2.2.5 Competitors may use voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF: A black
plain fabric head scarf covering the hair, but not the neck or throat area.
-The Karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. - -False
2.2.1 g) The jacket, when tightened around the waist with the belt, must be of a minimum
length that covers the hips, but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length.
-The Karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. - -True
2.2.1 l) The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two thirds of the shin and must
not reach below the anklebone. Trouser legs cannot be rolled up.
-The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. - -True
2.2.1 j) The maximum length of the jacket sleeves must be no longer than the bend of the
wrist and no shorter than halfway down the forearm.
-If a contestant's Karate-Gi jacket sleeves are too long and a suitable replacement cannot
be found in time the Referee can allow him to turn them up on the inside. - -False
2.2.1 k) Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up.
-Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair.
Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. - -True
2.2.4 Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other
decorations are prohibited. One or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is
permitted.
-Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape - -False
,2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects,
which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by
the Referee and the Tournament Doctor. The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any
injury.
-Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by the
Referee and the Official Doctor. - -True
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects,
which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by
the Referee and the Tournament Doctor. The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any
injury.
-Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. - -True
7.4 The Competitors must bow properly to each other at the start and the end of the bout -
a quick nod is both discourteous and insufficient.
-The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. - -False
3.6.5 The participants can be selected for each round from the full Team. Their fighting
order can be changed for each round provided the new fighting order is notified before the
round, but once notified; it cannot be changed until that round is completed.
-If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he
notifies the Organising Commission first - -False
-Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. - -True
1.7 Each Judge (FUKUSHIN) will be seated at the corners on the Tatami in the safety area.
The Referee may move around the entire Tatami, including the safety area where the
Judges are seated. Each Judge will be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic
signal device.
-If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. -
-True
12.5.2 If the two Teams have the same number of bout victories and points, then a deciding
bout will be held. Each Team may nominate any one Competitor of their Team for purpose
of fighting the extra bout, regardless of if that Competitor already has fought in a previous
bout between the two Teams.
-The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be equipped with only a whistle - -True
1.8 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated at the official table. He/she will be
equipped with a whistle
, -Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category.
- -True
6.4 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the Competitors are disqualified from that
category, although it does not affect participation in another category
-Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. - -True
2.1.2 e) Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform.
-Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. - -
False
5.1 Duration of the Kumite bout is: • Senior Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective
time • Under 21 Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Cadet and Junior
Male and Female categories: 2 minutes effective time • Under 14 years 1.5 minutes
effective time
-Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. - -False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition
-Different type of stripes may be used for team members. - -True
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition: a) For all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 -
Premier League, Series A and Youth League), the Karategi must have embroidered brands
on the shoulders in respectively red or blue according to the draw. This applies equally to
individuals and teams. There is no WKF requirement for the Team members wearing the
same brand of Karategi.
-A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. - -
True
2.2.1 i) Jackets without ties cannot be used. The jacket ties holding the jacket in place must
be tied at the beginning of the bout. If they are torn off during the bout, the Competitor is
not required to change the jacket.
-Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. - -False
, 2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition
-A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own right will
be given IPPON. - -False
8.3 Only the first correctly executed technique of an exchange will score with the exception
of an effective combination of techniques in which case the highest scoring technique will
count regardless of the sequence of techniques in the combination.
-In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or
penalty provided there is no actual injury. - -False
10.4.6 Contact to the throat: Any contact to the throat, unless received by the recipient's
own fault, must result in a warning or penalty.
-A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally. - -False
9.1.1 The following behaviours are prohibited:
2) Attacks to the arms, legs, groin, joints, or instep.
-Starting 2023, for Competitors under 14 years of age, the WKF approved protective
helmet is allowed and compulsory from 1.1.2024. - -True
2.2.7 In addition, for Competitors under 14 years of age the use of WKF approved WKF
Helmet and External Chest Protector is compulsory
-If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further
SENSHU can be awarded to either competitor. - -True
12.2.9 If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further
SENSHU can be awarded to either Competitor.
-Should a competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a warning for avoiding
combat when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage. - -True
12.2.8 Should a Competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receive a warning for avoiding
combat for the following incidents: JOGAI, running away, clinching, grabbing, wrestling,
pushing or standing chest to chest when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the
Competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage
-Voluntary religiously headwear must be approved by the WKF. - -True
If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all
sides. - -True
Diagram on page 4
-Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. - -False
Referee and Judges
2.1.2 b) Voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF.
Competitors
2.2.5 Competitors may use voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF: A black
plain fabric head scarf covering the hair, but not the neck or throat area.
-The Karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. - -False
2.2.1 g) The jacket, when tightened around the waist with the belt, must be of a minimum
length that covers the hips, but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length.
-The Karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. - -True
2.2.1 l) The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two thirds of the shin and must
not reach below the anklebone. Trouser legs cannot be rolled up.
-The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. - -True
2.2.1 j) The maximum length of the jacket sleeves must be no longer than the bend of the
wrist and no shorter than halfway down the forearm.
-If a contestant's Karate-Gi jacket sleeves are too long and a suitable replacement cannot
be found in time the Referee can allow him to turn them up on the inside. - -False
2.2.1 k) Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up.
-Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair.
Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. - -True
2.2.4 Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other
decorations are prohibited. One or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is
permitted.
-Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape - -False
,2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects,
which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by
the Referee and the Tournament Doctor. The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any
injury.
-Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by the
Referee and the Official Doctor. - -True
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects,
which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by
the Referee and the Tournament Doctor. The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any
injury.
-Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. - -True
7.4 The Competitors must bow properly to each other at the start and the end of the bout -
a quick nod is both discourteous and insufficient.
-The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. - -False
3.6.5 The participants can be selected for each round from the full Team. Their fighting
order can be changed for each round provided the new fighting order is notified before the
round, but once notified; it cannot be changed until that round is completed.
-If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he
notifies the Organising Commission first - -False
-Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. - -True
1.7 Each Judge (FUKUSHIN) will be seated at the corners on the Tatami in the safety area.
The Referee may move around the entire Tatami, including the safety area where the
Judges are seated. Each Judge will be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic
signal device.
-If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. -
-True
12.5.2 If the two Teams have the same number of bout victories and points, then a deciding
bout will be held. Each Team may nominate any one Competitor of their Team for purpose
of fighting the extra bout, regardless of if that Competitor already has fought in a previous
bout between the two Teams.
-The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be equipped with only a whistle - -True
1.8 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated at the official table. He/she will be
equipped with a whistle
, -Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category.
- -True
6.4 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the Competitors are disqualified from that
category, although it does not affect participation in another category
-Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. - -True
2.1.2 e) Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform.
-Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. - -
False
5.1 Duration of the Kumite bout is: • Senior Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective
time • Under 21 Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Cadet and Junior
Male and Female categories: 2 minutes effective time • Under 14 years 1.5 minutes
effective time
-Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. - -False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition
-Different type of stripes may be used for team members. - -True
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition: a) For all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 -
Premier League, Series A and Youth League), the Karategi must have embroidered brands
on the shoulders in respectively red or blue according to the draw. This applies equally to
individuals and teams. There is no WKF requirement for the Team members wearing the
same brand of Karategi.
-A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. - -
True
2.2.1 i) Jackets without ties cannot be used. The jacket ties holding the jacket in place must
be tied at the beginning of the bout. If they are torn off during the bout, the Competitor is
not required to change the jacket.
-Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. - -False
, 2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal
embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for
the competition
-A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own right will
be given IPPON. - -False
8.3 Only the first correctly executed technique of an exchange will score with the exception
of an effective combination of techniques in which case the highest scoring technique will
count regardless of the sequence of techniques in the combination.
-In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or
penalty provided there is no actual injury. - -False
10.4.6 Contact to the throat: Any contact to the throat, unless received by the recipient's
own fault, must result in a warning or penalty.
-A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally. - -False
9.1.1 The following behaviours are prohibited:
2) Attacks to the arms, legs, groin, joints, or instep.
-Starting 2023, for Competitors under 14 years of age, the WKF approved protective
helmet is allowed and compulsory from 1.1.2024. - -True
2.2.7 In addition, for Competitors under 14 years of age the use of WKF approved WKF
Helmet and External Chest Protector is compulsory
-If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further
SENSHU can be awarded to either competitor. - -True
12.2.9 If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further
SENSHU can be awarded to either Competitor.
-Should a competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a warning for avoiding
combat when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage. - -True
12.2.8 Should a Competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receive a warning for avoiding
combat for the following incidents: JOGAI, running away, clinching, grabbing, wrestling,
pushing or standing chest to chest when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the
Competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage
-Voluntary religiously headwear must be approved by the WKF. - -True
