WKF Kumite Actual EXAM 2026/2027 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES (RELIABLE
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026
1. Up to three discreet rubber bands on a single pony tail is
permitted.
ANSWERS: False
2. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category, although it does not affect
participation in another category.
ANSWERS: True
3. Competitors are entitled to a rest period of time between
matches, equal to the standard duration time of the match. The
exception is in the case of change of equipment color, where
this time is extended to five minutes.
ANSWERS: True
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
ANSWERS: True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of
the wrist.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
ANSWERS: False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's
own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
ANSWERS: True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and
end of the bout.
ANSWERS: True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
ANSWERS: False
,12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can
enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a
deciding bout will be held.
ANSWERS: True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified.
ANSWERS: True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category
ANSWERS: True
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official
identification.
ANSWERS: True
, 18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and
Juniors, two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for
Female two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for
Female two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn
off during the match.
ANSWERS: 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
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES (RELIABLE
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026
1. Up to three discreet rubber bands on a single pony tail is
permitted.
ANSWERS: False
2. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category, although it does not affect
participation in another category.
ANSWERS: True
3. Competitors are entitled to a rest period of time between
matches, equal to the standard duration time of the match. The
exception is in the case of change of equipment color, where
this time is extended to five minutes.
ANSWERS: True
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
ANSWERS: True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of
the wrist.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
ANSWERS: False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's
own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
ANSWERS: True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and
end of the bout.
ANSWERS: True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
ANSWERS: False
,12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can
enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
ANSWERS: 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.
ANSWERS: True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a
deciding bout will be held.
ANSWERS: True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified.
ANSWERS: True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category
ANSWERS: True
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official
identification.
ANSWERS: True
, 18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and
Juniors, two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for
Female two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for
Female two minutes.
ANSWERS: True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn
off during the match.
ANSWERS: 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
