WKF Kumite Exam QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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.
False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which score in their own right will be
given Ippon
False
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.
False
25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally
False
26. Category 1 and Category 2 penalties do not cross-accumulate.
True
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.
, True
28. Should a competitor that has been awarded Senshu receives a Category 2 warning for
avoiding combat when there is less then 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage.
True
29. Category 1 Keikoku is normally given when the contestant's potential for winning is
slightly diminished by the opponent's foul.
True
30. Category 1 Hansoku-Chui may be imposed directly, or following a warning, or a Keikoku.
True
31. Hansoku-Chui is given when the contestant's potential for winning has been seriously
reduced by the opponent's foul.
True
32. In order to take away Senshu, the referee must first show the sign for the applicable
warning followed by the sign for Senshu and then the sign of annulment (Torimasen) to solicit
the support of the judges.
True
33. Chukoku, Keikoku and Hansoku-Chui are warnings.
True
34. Hansoku is imposed for serious rules infractions.
True
35. Shikkaku can only be imposed after a warning has been given.
False
ANSWERS
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.
False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which score in their own right will be
given Ippon
False
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.
False
25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally
False
26. Category 1 and Category 2 penalties do not cross-accumulate.
True
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.
, True
28. Should a competitor that has been awarded Senshu receives a Category 2 warning for
avoiding combat when there is less then 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage.
True
29. Category 1 Keikoku is normally given when the contestant's potential for winning is
slightly diminished by the opponent's foul.
True
30. Category 1 Hansoku-Chui may be imposed directly, or following a warning, or a Keikoku.
True
31. Hansoku-Chui is given when the contestant's potential for winning has been seriously
reduced by the opponent's foul.
True
32. In order to take away Senshu, the referee must first show the sign for the applicable
warning followed by the sign for Senshu and then the sign of annulment (Torimasen) to solicit
the support of the judges.
True
33. Chukoku, Keikoku and Hansoku-Chui are warnings.
True
34. Hansoku is imposed for serious rules infractions.
True
35. Shikkaku can only be imposed after a warning has been given.
False
