WKF: Examination Kumite Questions -
UPDATED October 10
1. If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on
all sides. - ANS-True, 1.5
2. Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. - ANS-False, 2.1.2.b)
(approved by WKF)
3. The karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. - ANS-False,
2.2.1.g)
(NOT be more than three-quarters thigh length.)
4. The karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. - ANS-True, 2.2.1.l)
5. The karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. - ANS-True,
2.2.1.j)
6. 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. -
ANS-False 2.2.1.k)
(Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up.)
7. Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair.
Ribbons, beads, and other decorations are prohibited. - ANS-True 2.2.4
("One or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is permitted.")
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape. - ANS-False, 2.2.6
(must not wear metallic or other objects, which
might injure their opponents.)
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by
the Referee and the Official Doctor. - ANS-True, 2.2.6
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. -
ANS-True, 7.4
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. - ANS-False 3.7.5
,(The fighting order once notified; it cannot be changed until that round is completed.)
12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if
he notifies the Organising Commission first. - ANS-False, no info in the 2023 rules.
Article 3.5 (In individual competition no Competitor may be replaced by another after the
drawing has taken place- 2020 rules.)
13. Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device.
- ANS-True, 1.8
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be
held. - ANS-True, 12.2.2
15. The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated just outside the safety area, will be
equipped with only a whistle. - ANS-True, 1.9
16. Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that
category. - ANS-True, 3.5.1
17. Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. - ANS-True, 2.1.2.e)
18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two
minutes. - ANS-False, 5.1
(Senior Male and Female categories are three minutes.)
19. Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. - ANS-False, 2.2.1
(Competitors must wear a WKF-approved white Karategi.)
20. Different type of stripes may be used for team members. - ANS-True, 2.2.1 a)
(team members different branding of the same color.)
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match.
- ANS-True, 2.2.1.i)
22. Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. - ANS-False, 2.2.1
(Competitors must wear a WKF-approved white Karategi.)
23. A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own
right will be given IPPON. - ANS-False, 8.3
(the highest scoring technique will count
, regardless of the sequence of techniques in the combination. - Waza-Ari)
24. In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or
penalty provided there is no actual injury. - ANS-False, 8.8
(to the throat area no physical contact is allowed.)
25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally. - ANS-False, 9.1.1.2)
(Attacks to the arms or legs, groin, joints, or instep.)
26. Starting 2023, for Competitors under14 years of age, the WKF approved protective
helmet is allowed and compulsory from 1.1.2024. - ANS-True, 2.2.8
27. If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further
SENSHU can be awarded to either competitor. - ANS-True, 12.1.3
28. Should a competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a Category 2
warning for avoiding combat when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the
competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage. - ANS-False, 12.1.2
(There is no category 2.)
29. Voluntary religiously headwear must be approved by the WKF. - ANS-True, 2.1.2.b);
2.2.5; 2.3.2.b)
30. The WKF Competition Supervisor, or the Organizing Commission, can allow
Coaches to instead of the track suit top to use any t-shirt. - ANS-False, 2.3.4
(use the federation's official team t-shirt or a plain-colored t-shirt without writing or
logos.)
31. HANSOKU-CHUI is given when the contestant's potential for winning has been
seriously reduced by the opponent's foul. - ANS-True, 10.2.1
(for more serious infractions that reduce the other Competitor's chances of winning -
2023 rules
HANSOKU-CHUI is given when the contestant's potential for winning has been
seriously reduced by the opponent's foul. - 2020 rules, Art 9, Explanation VII.)
32. An "exchange" is the period preceding when the bout is halted, and the clock
stopped. - ANS-True, 3.1.3
33. The weight tolerance admitted for male and female 0.5 kg. - ANS-False,3.2.2.d)
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