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WKF KUMITE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety
area is eight metres by eight metres. - correct answer- 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. - correct
answer- True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh
length - correct answer- False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the
shin. - correct answer- True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend
of the wrist. - correct answer- True
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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. - correct answer- 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. - correct answer- True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape. - correct
answer- False
9. 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
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start
and end of the bout. - correct answer- True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a
round. - correct answer- False
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12. 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
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. - correct
answer- True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points,
a deciding bout will be held. - correct answer- True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified. - correct answer-
True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category - correct answer- True
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display
official identification. - correct answer- True
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18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets,
and Juniors, two minutes. - correct answer- True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes
and for Female two minutes. - correct answer- True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and
for Female two minutes. - correct answer- True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are
torn off during the match. - correct answer- True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given
Ippon because it is considered to be a technically difficult
technique. - correct answer- False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which
score in their own right will be given Ippon - correct answer-
False
WKF KUMITE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety
area is eight metres by eight metres. - correct answer- 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. - correct
answer- True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh
length - correct answer- False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the
shin. - correct answer- True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend
of the wrist. - correct answer- True
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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. - correct answer- 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. - correct answer- True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape. - correct
answer- False
9. 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
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start
and end of the bout. - correct answer- True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a
round. - correct answer- False
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12. 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
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. - correct
answer- True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points,
a deciding bout will be held. - correct answer- True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified. - correct answer-
True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category - correct answer- True
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display
official identification. - correct answer- True
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18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets,
and Juniors, two minutes. - correct answer- True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes
and for Female two minutes. - correct answer- True
20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and
for Female two minutes. - correct answer- True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are
torn off during the match. - correct answer- True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given
Ippon because it is considered to be a technically difficult
technique. - correct answer- False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which
score in their own right will be given Ippon - correct answer-
False
