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WKF Kata & Para-Karate Exam 2024
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Update / Already Graded
Kata team members must all wear the same type of Karate Gi.
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The total time allowed for the Kata and BUNKAI demonstration
combined, is six minutes.
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In Kata competition slight variations as taught by the contestant's
style (Ryu-ha) are
permitted.
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Glasses are forbidden in Kata completion.
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Only one discreet rubber band on a single ponytail is permitted.
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The right to seeding does down flow to lower places in the absence
of Competitors eligible for seeding.
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Kata competition can be organized in several formats.
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In all competition format, the number of Competitors cannot
exceed 8.
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Judges should look for correct Kihon of the school being
demonstrated.
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Team matches consist of competition between teams of 3 or 4
competitors of which 3 compete at the time.
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Conformance is a consistency in the performance of the Kihon of
the style (Ryu-ha) in the Kata.
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Should there be any discrepancy between the number and the
name of the Kata
registered for performance, the name, as per the official WKF Kata
list will prevail.
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When a team has 4 competitors, all 4 may be used for any round.
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Giving a command to start and finish the Kata by a team member is
not considered to be
an external cue.
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The mats must form a uniformed coloured surface for Kata
competition.
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Judges should look for correct Kihon of the Competitor´s style (Ryu-
ha) being
demonstrated.
WKF Kata & Para-Karate Exam 2024
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Kata team members must all wear the same type of Karate Gi.
Ans:
The total time allowed for the Kata and BUNKAI demonstration
combined, is six minutes.
Ans:
In Kata competition slight variations as taught by the contestant's
style (Ryu-ha) are
permitted.
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Glasses are forbidden in Kata completion.
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Only one discreet rubber band on a single ponytail is permitted.
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The right to seeding does down flow to lower places in the absence
of Competitors eligible for seeding.
Ans:
Kata competition can be organized in several formats.
Ans:
In all competition format, the number of Competitors cannot
exceed 8.
Ans:
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Judges should look for correct Kihon of the school being
demonstrated.
Ans:
Team matches consist of competition between teams of 3 or 4
competitors of which 3 compete at the time.
Ans:
Conformance is a consistency in the performance of the Kihon of
the style (Ryu-ha) in the Kata.
Ans:
Should there be any discrepancy between the number and the
name of the Kata
registered for performance, the name, as per the official WKF Kata
list will prevail.
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When a team has 4 competitors, all 4 may be used for any round.
Ans:
Giving a command to start and finish the Kata by a team member is
not considered to be
an external cue.
Ans:
The mats must form a uniformed coloured surface for Kata
competition.
Ans:
Judges should look for correct Kihon of the Competitor´s style (Ryu-
ha) being
demonstrated.
