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WKF Kumite Exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety area is
eight metres by eight metres.
Ans: 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.
Ans: True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length
Ans: False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
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Ans: True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of
the wrist.
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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.
Ans: True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
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Ans: False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's
own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
Ans: True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and
end of the bout.
Ans: True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
Ans: False
12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can
enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
Ans: False
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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.
Ans: True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a
deciding bout will be held.
Ans: True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified.
Ans: True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category
Ans: True
WKF Kumite Exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
1. The combined size of the competition area and the safety area is
eight metres by eight metres.
Ans: 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.
Ans: True
3. The karate-gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length
Ans: False
4. The karate-gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
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Ans: True
5. The karate-gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of
the wrist.
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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.
Ans: True
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
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Ans: False
9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's
own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
Ans: True
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and
end of the bout.
Ans: True
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
Ans: False
12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can
enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
Ans: False
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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.
Ans: True
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a
deciding bout will be held.
Ans: True
15. If a contestant comes into the area inappropriately dressed,
he/she will not be immediately disqualified.
Ans: True
16. Disqualification by Kiken means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category
Ans: True
