World Karate Federation Kata
Competition Rules Overview Exam
Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update (2026/2027)
Question:
What is the purpose of the Kata Rules?
Answer:
To provide standardized rules for all
levels of Championships promoted or recognized by the WKF.
Question:
What is the size of the competition area for Kata?
Answer:
A WKF Approved matted
square with sides of eight metres and a clear safety area of two metres on
each side.
Question:
What must judges wear during competitions?
Answer:
A single-breasted navy-blue
blazer, plain light-grey trousers, a white shirt, dark blue or black socks,
,black slip-on shoes, and an
official tie.
Question:
What is forbidden for judges during the competition?
Answer:
Wearing smart-watches
or using private electronic devices within the field of play.
Question:
What is the required attire for competitors?
Answer:
A white, WKF approved Karategi
without stripes, piping, or personal embroidery, and a WKF approved red or
blue belt.
Question:
What is the maximum size for the national emblem on a competitor's jacket?
Answer:
12cm by 8cm.
Question:
What must competitors do if they appear with unauthorized equipment?
,Answer:
They
will be given one minute to correct the attire, and their coach may face a
suspension of up to 6
months.
Question:
What are the rules regarding hair for competitors?
Answer:
Hair must be clean and cut
to a length that does not obstruct performance; hair slides and metal grips
are prohibited.
Question:
What must coaches wear during the tournament?
Answer:
The official tracksuit of their
National Federation and shoes, with official identification displayed.
Question:
What is the requirement for male coaches during medal matches?
Answer:
They must
wear a dark suit, shoes, a shirt, and a tie.
, Question:
What is the rule regarding the display of special labels or trademarks on
competitors' attire? -
Answer:
The WKF Executive Committee may authorize the display of special labels or
trademarks of approved sponsors.
Question:
What is the rule about the length of the jacket sleeves for competitors?
Answer:
The
maximum length must be no longer than the bend of the wrist and no shorter
than halfway down
the forearm.
Question:
What is the requirement for the trousers worn by competitors?
Answer:
They must cover
at least two-thirds of the shin and not reach below the anklebone.
Question:
What is the rule regarding the use of bandages or supports due to injury?
Competition Rules Overview Exam
Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update (2026/2027)
Question:
What is the purpose of the Kata Rules?
Answer:
To provide standardized rules for all
levels of Championships promoted or recognized by the WKF.
Question:
What is the size of the competition area for Kata?
Answer:
A WKF Approved matted
square with sides of eight metres and a clear safety area of two metres on
each side.
Question:
What must judges wear during competitions?
Answer:
A single-breasted navy-blue
blazer, plain light-grey trousers, a white shirt, dark blue or black socks,
,black slip-on shoes, and an
official tie.
Question:
What is forbidden for judges during the competition?
Answer:
Wearing smart-watches
or using private electronic devices within the field of play.
Question:
What is the required attire for competitors?
Answer:
A white, WKF approved Karategi
without stripes, piping, or personal embroidery, and a WKF approved red or
blue belt.
Question:
What is the maximum size for the national emblem on a competitor's jacket?
Answer:
12cm by 8cm.
Question:
What must competitors do if they appear with unauthorized equipment?
,Answer:
They
will be given one minute to correct the attire, and their coach may face a
suspension of up to 6
months.
Question:
What are the rules regarding hair for competitors?
Answer:
Hair must be clean and cut
to a length that does not obstruct performance; hair slides and metal grips
are prohibited.
Question:
What must coaches wear during the tournament?
Answer:
The official tracksuit of their
National Federation and shoes, with official identification displayed.
Question:
What is the requirement for male coaches during medal matches?
Answer:
They must
wear a dark suit, shoes, a shirt, and a tie.
, Question:
What is the rule regarding the display of special labels or trademarks on
competitors' attire? -
Answer:
The WKF Executive Committee may authorize the display of special labels or
trademarks of approved sponsors.
Question:
What is the rule about the length of the jacket sleeves for competitors?
Answer:
The
maximum length must be no longer than the bend of the wrist and no shorter
than halfway down
the forearm.
Question:
What is the requirement for the trousers worn by competitors?
Answer:
They must cover
at least two-thirds of the shin and not reach below the anklebone.
Question:
What is the rule regarding the use of bandages or supports due to injury?
