WKF Kumite Exam 2025 Questions with correct
answers
If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all sides. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
Diagram on page 4
Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
Referee and Judges
2.1.2 b) Voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF.
Competitors
2.2.5 Competitors may use voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF: A black plain fabric head scarf
covering the hair, but not the neck or throat area.
The Karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 g) The jacket, when tightened around the waist with the belt, must be of a minimum length that covers the
hips, but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length.
The Karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 l) The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two thirds of the shin and must not reach below the
anklebone. Trouser legs cannot be rolled up.
The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 j) The maximum length of the jacket sleeves must be no longer than the bend of the wrist and no shorter
than halfway down the forearm.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 k) Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up.
Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads and other
decorations are prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.4 Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. One
or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is permitted.
Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure
their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the Referee and the Tournament Doctor.
The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any injury.
Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official
Doctor. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure
,their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the Referee and the Tournament Doctor.
The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any injury.
Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
7.4 The Competitors must bow properly to each other at the start and the end of the bout - a quick nod is both
discourteous and insufficient.
The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
3.6.5 The participants can be selected for each round from the full Team. Their fighting order can be changed for
each round provided the new fighting order is notified before the round, but once notified; it cannot be changed
until that round is completed.
If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising
Commission first - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
1.7 Each Judge (FUKUSHIN) will be seated at the corners on the Tatami in the safety area. The Referee may
move around the entire Tatami, including the safety area where the Judges are seated. Each Judge will be
equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device.
If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
12.5.2 If the two Teams have the same number of bout victories and points, then a deciding bout will be held.
Each Team may nominate any one Competitor of their Team for purpose of fighting the extra bout, regardless of
if that Competitor already has fought in a previous bout between the two Teams.
The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be equipped with only a whistle - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
1.8 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated at the official table. He/she will be equipped with a whistle
Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
6.4 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the Competitors are disqualified from that category, although it does
not affect participation in another category
Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.1.2 e) Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform.
Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅False
5.1 Duration of the Kumite bout is: • Senior Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Under 21
Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Cadet and Junior Male and Female categories: 2 minutes
effective time • Under 14 years 1.5 minutes effective time
Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition
, Different type of stripes may be used for team members. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition: a) For all official WKF
events (World Championships and Karate 1 - Premier League, Series A and Youth League), the Karategi must
have embroidered brands on the shoulders in respectively red or blue according to the draw. This applies equally
to individuals and teams. There is no WKF requirement for the Team members wearing the same brand of
Karategi.
A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
2.2.1 i) Jackets without ties cannot be used. The jacket ties holding the jacket in place must be tied at the
beginning of the bout. If they are torn off during the bout, the Competitor is not required to change the jacket.
Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition
A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own right will be given IPPON. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
8.3 Only the first correctly executed technique of an exchange will score with the exception of an effective
combination of techniques in which case the highest scoring technique will count regardless of the sequence of
techniques in the combination.
In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or penalty provided there is no
actual injury. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
10.4.6 Contact to the throat: Any contact to the throat, unless received by the recipient's own fault, must result in a
warning or penalty.
A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it intentionally. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅False
9.1.1 The following behaviours are prohibited:
2) Attacks to the arms, legs, groin, joints, or instep.
Starting 2023, for Competitors under 14 years of age, the WKF approved protective helmet is allowed and
compulsory from 1.1.2024. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.7 In addition, for Competitors under 14 years of age the use of WKF approved WKF Helmet and External
Chest Protector is compulsory
If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further SENSHU can be awarded to
either competitor. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
12.2.9 If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further SENSHU can be
awarded to either Competitor.
Should a competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a warning for avoiding combat when there is less
than 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
12.2.8 Should a Competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receive a warning for avoiding combat for the
following incidents: JOGAI, running away, clinching, grabbing, wrestling, pushing or standing chest to chest
answers
If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all sides. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
Diagram on page 4
Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
Referee and Judges
2.1.2 b) Voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF.
Competitors
2.2.5 Competitors may use voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF: A black plain fabric head scarf
covering the hair, but not the neck or throat area.
The Karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 g) The jacket, when tightened around the waist with the belt, must be of a minimum length that covers the
hips, but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length.
The Karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 l) The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two thirds of the shin and must not reach below the
anklebone. Trouser legs cannot be rolled up.
The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 j) The maximum length of the jacket sleeves must be no longer than the bend of the wrist and no shorter
than halfway down the forearm.
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. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 k) Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up.
Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads and other
decorations are prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.4 Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. One
or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is permitted.
Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure
their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the Referee and the Tournament Doctor.
The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any injury.
Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official
Doctor. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure
,their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the Referee and the Tournament Doctor.
The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any injury.
Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
7.4 The Competitors must bow properly to each other at the start and the end of the bout - a quick nod is both
discourteous and insufficient.
The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
3.6.5 The participants can be selected for each round from the full Team. Their fighting order can be changed for
each round provided the new fighting order is notified before the round, but once notified; it cannot be changed
until that round is completed.
If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising
Commission first - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
1.7 Each Judge (FUKUSHIN) will be seated at the corners on the Tatami in the safety area. The Referee may
move around the entire Tatami, including the safety area where the Judges are seated. Each Judge will be
equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device.
If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
12.5.2 If the two Teams have the same number of bout victories and points, then a deciding bout will be held.
Each Team may nominate any one Competitor of their Team for purpose of fighting the extra bout, regardless of
if that Competitor already has fought in a previous bout between the two Teams.
The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be equipped with only a whistle - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
1.8 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated at the official table. He/she will be equipped with a whistle
Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
6.4 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the Competitors are disqualified from that category, although it does
not affect participation in another category
Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.1.2 e) Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform.
Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅False
5.1 Duration of the Kumite bout is: • Senior Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Under 21
Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time • Cadet and Junior Male and Female categories: 2 minutes
effective time • Under 14 years 1.5 minutes effective time
Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition
, Different type of stripes may be used for team members. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition: a) For all official WKF
events (World Championships and Karate 1 - Premier League, Series A and Youth League), the Karategi must
have embroidered brands on the shoulders in respectively red or blue according to the draw. This applies equally
to individuals and teams. There is no WKF requirement for the Team members wearing the same brand of
Karategi.
A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅True
2.2.1 i) Jackets without ties cannot be used. The jacket ties holding the jacket in place must be tied at the
beginning of the bout. If they are torn off during the bout, the Competitor is not required to change the jacket.
Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than
specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition
A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own right will be given IPPON. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
8.3 Only the first correctly executed technique of an exchange will score with the exception of an effective
combination of techniques in which case the highest scoring technique will count regardless of the sequence of
techniques in the combination.
In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or penalty provided there is no
actual injury. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
10.4.6 Contact to the throat: Any contact to the throat, unless received by the recipient's own fault, must result in a
warning or penalty.
A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it intentionally. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅False
9.1.1 The following behaviours are prohibited:
2) Attacks to the arms, legs, groin, joints, or instep.
Starting 2023, for Competitors under 14 years of age, the WKF approved protective helmet is allowed and
compulsory from 1.1.2024. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
2.2.7 In addition, for Competitors under 14 years of age the use of WKF approved WKF Helmet and External
Chest Protector is compulsory
If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further SENSHU can be awarded to
either competitor. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
12.2.9 If SENSHU is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further SENSHU can be
awarded to either Competitor.
Should a competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a warning for avoiding combat when there is less
than 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅True
12.2.8 Should a Competitor that has been awarded SENSHU receive a warning for avoiding combat for the
following incidents: JOGAI, running away, clinching, grabbing, wrestling, pushing or standing chest to chest
