WKF KUMITE EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety area is eight metres by
eight metres.
False
2. The national flag or emblem of the contestant's country may be worn on the left
breast of the karate-gi jacket provided it does not exceed an overall size of 8cm by
12cm.
True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length
False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist.
True
,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.
False
7. Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or pony tail retainer in their
hair. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited.
True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if
approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout.
True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
False
,12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a
replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
False
13. If two teams have the same number of victories, the next consideration in
deciding the winner, is to count the points, taking both winning and losing fights
into account.
True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will
be held.
True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed, he/she will not be
immediately disqualified.
True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are disqualified from that
category
True
, 17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official
identification.
True
18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two
minutes.
True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for Female two
minutes.
True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for Female two
minutes.
True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the
match.
True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given Ippon because it is
considered to be a technically difficult technique.
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety area is eight metres by
eight metres.
False
2. The national flag or emblem of the contestant's country may be worn on the left
breast of the karate-gi jacket provided it does not exceed an overall size of 8cm by
12cm.
True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length
False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist.
True
,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.
False
7. Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or pony tail retainer in their
hair. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited.
True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if
approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout.
True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
False
,12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a
replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
False
13. If two teams have the same number of victories, the next consideration in
deciding the winner, is to count the points, taking both winning and losing fights
into account.
True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will
be held.
True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed, he/she will not be
immediately disqualified.
True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are disqualified from that
category
True
, 17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official
identification.
True
18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two
minutes.
True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for Female two
minutes.
True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for Female two
minutes.
True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the
match.
True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given Ippon because it is
considered to be a technically difficult technique.
