WKF Kumite Exam 2024 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
If three Judges signal a score for AKA, the Referee must stop the bout even if he
believes they are mistaken. - Answer- True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
If two or more Judges signal a score for the same competitor the Referee must stop the
bout - Answer- True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
The timing of a bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops when
the Referee calls "YAME" or when the time is up. - Answer- True
5.3 The timing of the bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops
each time the Referee calls "YAME" or at the signal for full time.
The Referee Panel of a Kumite match shall consist of a Referee, four Judges, a Match
Supervisor and a Score Keeper. - Answer- True
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
When a competitor slips and falls with the torso not touching the Tatami and is
immediately scored upon the opponent will be awarded Ippon - Answer- True
8.6 The following scale is used for awarding of points:
• IPPON (3 points) is awarded for JODAN kicks or any techniques against an opponent
whose any part of the body other than the feet is in contact with the mat with exception
of Hiza-Gamae (One knee touching the mat while executing a technique).
The competitor's coach or its official representative are the only ones allowed to make a
protest. - Answer- True
13.1.2 If a Refereeing procedure appears to contravene the rules, the Competitor's
Coach or his/her official representative are the only ones allowed to make a protest.
,If the Referee does not hear the time-up signal the Match Supervisor will blow the
whistle. - Answer- False
15.6.2 In the event that the Referee does not hear the time-up bell, the Score-
Supervisor will blow his whistle, not KANSA.
The Competitors only must bow properly to each other at the start of the bout. - Answer-
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.
In individual matches a contestant who withdraws voluntarily from the bout is declared
KIKEN and an extra eight points are awarded to the opponent. - Answer- False
6.2 Individual Competitors or Teams that do not present themselves when called will be
disqualified (KIKEN) from that category. In Team matches the score for the bout not
taking place will then be set to 8-0 (counted as YUKO) in favour of the other Team. In
individual Round-robin the score for the bout will be set to 4-0 (counted as YUKO).
Awareness is the state of continued commitment, which endures after the technique has
landed. - Answer- True
8.5 4) Maintaining awareness of the opponent both during and after execution of the
technique (Not turning away or falling down after completing a technique - unless the
fall is caused by a foul by the opponent).
If the organizer has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it is still KANSA'S
responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the rules. - Answer-
True
15.5.3 Before the start of each match or bout the Match Supervisor will ensure that
Competitors' equipment and Karategi are in accordance with the WKF rules of
competition. Even if the Kansa Assistant has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it
is still KANSA´s responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the
rules before each bout.
A contestant who stays within the match area may score on a contestant outside the
match area. - Answer- True
7.10 a) When either or both Competitors are out of the Competition area, but with
exception to allowing a Competitor to immediately score on an opponent that has exited
the competition area.
ATOSHI BARAKU means "15 seconds of bout time remaining". - Answer- False
,Appendix 1
ATO SHIBARAKU - A little more time left
ATOSHI BARAKU means "10 seconds of bout time remaining". - Answer- False
Appendix 1
ATO SHIBARAKU - A little more time left
A "skin touch" to the throat is allowed only in Senior competition. - Answer- False
8.8 Techniques to the JODAN can score when stopped within 5 cm of the target for
kicks and 2 cm for hand techniques but may be delivered with light touch (skin touch),
without causing impact - with exception to the throat area where no physical contact is
allowed
If there are no points at the end of a bout in team matches the Referee will call for
HANTEI. - Answer- False
12.2.5 Individual elimination bouts cannot be declared a tie, with the exceptions of
Team competition, or Round-robin competition, when a bout ends with no scores, equal
scores, no superiority in IPPON or WAZA ARI, and neither Competitor has obtained
SENSHU, the Referee will announce a tie (HIKIWAKE).
Excessive contact after repeated failure to block is a consideration for MUBOBI. -
Answer- True
10.4.14 Self endangerment: A warning or penalty for MUBOBI is given when a
Competitor is hit or injured through his or her own fault or negligence. This may be
caused by turning their back on the opponent, attacking without regard for the
opponent's counterattack, stopping fighting before the Referee calls "YAME", dropping
the guard or repeated failure or refusal to block the opponent's attacks.
A contestant may be penalised for exaggeration even when there is an actual injury. -
Answer- True
10.4.5 Feigning an injury: Any instance of feigning an injury, whoever slight, will receive
a minimum warning of CHUI while an obvious display of exaggeration will receive a
HANSOKU CHUI. A more serious exaggeration such as staggering around, falling on
the floor, standing up and falling down again, and so on, will receive SHIKKAKU
directly. Any feigning of an injury from a technique that in fact has been determined by
the judges as a point will, as a minimum, result in HANSOKU CHUI.
The Referee declare the winner; "AO (AKA) NO KACHI", and if necessary, break the tie
in case of HANTEI. - Answer- False
, 12.2.5 Individual elimination bouts cannot be declared a tie, with the exceptions of
Team competition, or Round-robin competition, when a bout ends with no scores, equal
scores, no superiority in IPPON or WAZA ARI, and neither Competitor has obtained
SENSHU, the Referee will announce a tie (HIKIWAKE).
In the event of a tied score at the end of an inconclusive bout the Referee Panel (the
Referee and the four Judges) will decide the bout by HANTEI. - Answer- False
12.2.5 Individual elimination bouts cannot be declared a tie, with the exceptions of
Team competition, or Round-robin competition, when a bout ends with no scores, equal
scores, no superiority in IPPON or WAZA ARI, and neither Competitor has obtained
SENSHU, the Referee will announce a tie (HIKIWAKE).
When the Referee Panel has made a decision not in accordance with the Rules of
Competition, the Match Supervisor (KANSA) will immediately blow his whistle - Answer-
True
.15.5.1 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will assist the Tatami Manager by overseeing
the match or bout in progress. Should decisions of the Referee and/or Judges, not be in
accordance with the Rules of Competition, the Match Supervisor will immediately signal
by blowing his/her whistle.
A competitor should not be penalized for being winded (loss of breath as a
consequence of a technique) or simply reacting to an impact even if the technique
merited a point by the opponent. - Answer- True
8.7 Techniques to the CHUDAN area may be delivered with controlled impact without
causing injury to the opponent. A loss of breath by the recipient of a blow does not in
itself indicate lack of control.
In team matches there is no extra bout. - Answer- False
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.
Only the first correctly executed technique of a combination will score. - Answer- 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.
Competitors that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or
irregular Karate-Gi will be given one minute to correct the attire. - Answer- False
