KUMITE EVALUATION EXAMS 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Contestants cannot be given penalties after the time-up bell has signalled the end of
a bout. - ✔✔False
10.4.17 Not following instructions: A Competitor that refuses following the instructions of
the Referee or display a loss of temper will automatically receive SHIKKAKU. This
penalty may be imposed before, during or after the bout
✔✔In Junior competition any technique to the face, head or neck, which causes injury
will be warned or penalised unless it is the recipient's own fault. - ✔✔True
10.4.2 Contact causing injury: Any technique, which results in injury, can unless caused
by the recipient cause a warning or penalty. The Competitors must perform all
techniques with control and good form. If they cannot, then regardless of the technique
misused, a warning or penalty must be imposed.
✔✔In Cadet and Junior competition Jodan kicks are allowed to make the lightest touch
("skin touch") provided there is no injury - ✔✔True
8.10 "Skin touch" is allowed in categories for Competitors 16 years or older (Juniors).
For categories 14 to 16 years of age skin touch is allowed for kicks only. Skin touch is
defined as touching the target without transferring energy into the head or body. For
Competitors under 14 years no skin touch is allowed with Jodan techniques.
✔✔In Senior competition a light touch is allowed for JODAN punches, and a greater
tolerance is allowed for JODAN kicks. - ✔✔True
2cm allowed for punches, 5cm for kicks.
8.8 Techniques to the JODAN can score when stopped within 5 cm of the target for
kicks and 2 cm for hand techniques but may be delivered with light touch (skin touch),
without causing impact - with exception to the throat area where no physical contact is
allowed.
✔✔An already qualified Competitor cannot be disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU)
at the end of the Round-robin. - ✔✔False
12.3.3 If an already qualified Competitor is disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU) at
the end of the Round-robin round the following will apply: • The quarter final opponent
will access the semi-final by bye ("walkover"). • The other Competitors will compete in
the quarter finals.
,✔✔If a variation of the competition format other than described in these rules is to be
applied for a particular tournament, this has to be clearly announced in the tournament
bulletin. - ✔✔True
3.11 Variations to competition formats If a variation of the competition format other than
described in these rules is to be applied for a particular tournament, this must be clearly
announced in the tournament bulletin.
✔✔A bad behaviour from a coach does not cause a SHIKKAKU to his/her competitor
and the competitor does not need to be expelled from the match/bout. - ✔✔True
9.1.2 In addition, a Referee may, based solely on his/her own Judgement, ban from the
competition floor any Coach failing to conform to proper conduct, or that in the opinion
of the Referee interferes with the orderly conduct of the bout, and postpone the
continuation of a bout until the Coach complies. The same authority of the Referee
extends to the compliance of other members of the Competitor's entourage present on
the competition floor.
✔✔When the Judges see a score, they will immediately signal with joy sticks. - ✔✔True
15.4.1 1) To signal points scored on their own initiative.
Could be false as Judges could signal with flags
✔✔The referee panel is composed of 1 Tatami Manager, 3 Tatami Manager Assistants.
- ✔✔False
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔The Referee Panel for each match shall consist of one Referee, four Judges and
one Match Supervisor. - ✔✔False
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔If after the bout has started a contestant is found not to be wearing a gum-shield the
contestant will be disqualified. - ✔✔False
2.2.14 Competitors that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or
irregular Karate gi will be given two minutes to correct the attire, and the Coach based
on the report from the Chief Referee may have his/her coaching license suspended for
,a period of up to 6 months starting the date after the applicable tournament unless the
equipment and attire has been checked beforehand by a WKF Controller.
✔✔The Referee will give all commands and make all announcements. - ✔✔True
15.3.1 2) The Referee shall give all commands and make all announcements.
✔✔Duration of the Kumite bout is: 1.5 minutes for under14 years and younger. -
✔✔True
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
✔✔If three Judges signal a score for AKA, the Referee must stop the bout even if he
believes they are mistaken. - ✔✔True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
✔✔If two or more Judges signal a score for the same competitor the Referee must stop
the bout - ✔✔True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
✔✔The timing of a bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops
when the Referee calls "YAME" or when the time is up. - ✔✔True
5.3 The timing of the bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops
each time the Referee calls "YAME" or at the signal for full time.
✔✔The Referee Panel of a Kumite match shall consist of a Referee, four Judges, a
Match Supervisor and a Score Keeper. - ✔✔True
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔When a competitor slips and falls with the torso not touching the Tatami and is
immediately scored upon the opponent will be awarded Ippon - ✔✔True
8.6 The following scale is used for awarding of points:
• IPPON (3 points) is awarded for JODAN kicks or any techniques against an opponent
whose any part of the body other than the feet is in contact with the mat with exception
of Hiza-Gamae (One knee touching the mat while executing a technique).
, ✔✔The competitor's coach or its official representative are the only ones allowed to
make a protest. - ✔✔True
13.1.2 If a Refereeing procedure appears to contravene the rules, the Competitor's
Coach or his/her official representative are the only ones allowed to make a protest.
✔✔If the Referee does not hear the time-up signal the Match Supervisor will blow the
whistle. - ✔✔False
15.6.2 In the event that the Referee does not hear the time-up bell, the Score-
Supervisor will blow his whistle, not KANSA.
✔✔The Competitors only must bow properly to each other at the start of the bout. -
✔✔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.
✔✔In individual matches a contestant who withdraws voluntarily from the bout is
declared KIKEN and an extra eight points are awarded to the opponent. - ✔✔False
6.2 Individual Competitors or Teams that do not present themselves when called will be
disqualified (KIKEN) from that category. In Team matches the score for the bout not
taking place will then be set to 8-0 (counted as YUKO) in favour of the other Team. In
individual Round-robin the score for the bout will be set to 4-0 (counted as YUKO).
✔✔Awareness is the state of continued commitment, which endures after the technique
has landed. - ✔✔True
8.5 4) Maintaining awareness of the opponent both during and after execution of the
technique (Not turning away or falling down after completing a technique - unless the
fall is caused by a foul by the opponent).
✔✔If the organizer has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it is still KANSA'S
responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the rules. - ✔✔True
15.5.3 Before the start of each match or bout the Match Supervisor will ensure that
Competitors' equipment and Karategi are in accordance with the WKF rules of
competition. Even if the Kansa Assistant has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it
is still KANSA´s responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the
rules before each bout.
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Contestants cannot be given penalties after the time-up bell has signalled the end of
a bout. - ✔✔False
10.4.17 Not following instructions: A Competitor that refuses following the instructions of
the Referee or display a loss of temper will automatically receive SHIKKAKU. This
penalty may be imposed before, during or after the bout
✔✔In Junior competition any technique to the face, head or neck, which causes injury
will be warned or penalised unless it is the recipient's own fault. - ✔✔True
10.4.2 Contact causing injury: Any technique, which results in injury, can unless caused
by the recipient cause a warning or penalty. The Competitors must perform all
techniques with control and good form. If they cannot, then regardless of the technique
misused, a warning or penalty must be imposed.
✔✔In Cadet and Junior competition Jodan kicks are allowed to make the lightest touch
("skin touch") provided there is no injury - ✔✔True
8.10 "Skin touch" is allowed in categories for Competitors 16 years or older (Juniors).
For categories 14 to 16 years of age skin touch is allowed for kicks only. Skin touch is
defined as touching the target without transferring energy into the head or body. For
Competitors under 14 years no skin touch is allowed with Jodan techniques.
✔✔In Senior competition a light touch is allowed for JODAN punches, and a greater
tolerance is allowed for JODAN kicks. - ✔✔True
2cm allowed for punches, 5cm for kicks.
8.8 Techniques to the JODAN can score when stopped within 5 cm of the target for
kicks and 2 cm for hand techniques but may be delivered with light touch (skin touch),
without causing impact - with exception to the throat area where no physical contact is
allowed.
✔✔An already qualified Competitor cannot be disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU)
at the end of the Round-robin. - ✔✔False
12.3.3 If an already qualified Competitor is disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU) at
the end of the Round-robin round the following will apply: • The quarter final opponent
will access the semi-final by bye ("walkover"). • The other Competitors will compete in
the quarter finals.
,✔✔If a variation of the competition format other than described in these rules is to be
applied for a particular tournament, this has to be clearly announced in the tournament
bulletin. - ✔✔True
3.11 Variations to competition formats If a variation of the competition format other than
described in these rules is to be applied for a particular tournament, this must be clearly
announced in the tournament bulletin.
✔✔A bad behaviour from a coach does not cause a SHIKKAKU to his/her competitor
and the competitor does not need to be expelled from the match/bout. - ✔✔True
9.1.2 In addition, a Referee may, based solely on his/her own Judgement, ban from the
competition floor any Coach failing to conform to proper conduct, or that in the opinion
of the Referee interferes with the orderly conduct of the bout, and postpone the
continuation of a bout until the Coach complies. The same authority of the Referee
extends to the compliance of other members of the Competitor's entourage present on
the competition floor.
✔✔When the Judges see a score, they will immediately signal with joy sticks. - ✔✔True
15.4.1 1) To signal points scored on their own initiative.
Could be false as Judges could signal with flags
✔✔The referee panel is composed of 1 Tatami Manager, 3 Tatami Manager Assistants.
- ✔✔False
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔The Referee Panel for each match shall consist of one Referee, four Judges and
one Match Supervisor. - ✔✔False
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔If after the bout has started a contestant is found not to be wearing a gum-shield the
contestant will be disqualified. - ✔✔False
2.2.14 Competitors that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or
irregular Karate gi will be given two minutes to correct the attire, and the Coach based
on the report from the Chief Referee may have his/her coaching license suspended for
,a period of up to 6 months starting the date after the applicable tournament unless the
equipment and attire has been checked beforehand by a WKF Controller.
✔✔The Referee will give all commands and make all announcements. - ✔✔True
15.3.1 2) The Referee shall give all commands and make all announcements.
✔✔Duration of the Kumite bout is: 1.5 minutes for under14 years and younger. -
✔✔True
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
✔✔If three Judges signal a score for AKA, the Referee must stop the bout even if he
believes they are mistaken. - ✔✔True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
✔✔If two or more Judges signal a score for the same competitor the Referee must stop
the bout - ✔✔True
7.10 j) When a score is indicated by two or more Judges for the same Competitor
✔✔The timing of a bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops
when the Referee calls "YAME" or when the time is up. - ✔✔True
5.3 The timing of the bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops
each time the Referee calls "YAME" or at the signal for full time.
✔✔The Referee Panel of a Kumite match shall consist of a Referee, four Judges, a
Match Supervisor and a Score Keeper. - ✔✔True
4.1.1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four
Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and
where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors.
✔✔When a competitor slips and falls with the torso not touching the Tatami and is
immediately scored upon the opponent will be awarded Ippon - ✔✔True
8.6 The following scale is used for awarding of points:
• IPPON (3 points) is awarded for JODAN kicks or any techniques against an opponent
whose any part of the body other than the feet is in contact with the mat with exception
of Hiza-Gamae (One knee touching the mat while executing a technique).
, ✔✔The competitor's coach or its official representative are the only ones allowed to
make a protest. - ✔✔True
13.1.2 If a Refereeing procedure appears to contravene the rules, the Competitor's
Coach or his/her official representative are the only ones allowed to make a protest.
✔✔If the Referee does not hear the time-up signal the Match Supervisor will blow the
whistle. - ✔✔False
15.6.2 In the event that the Referee does not hear the time-up bell, the Score-
Supervisor will blow his whistle, not KANSA.
✔✔The Competitors only must bow properly to each other at the start of the bout. -
✔✔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.
✔✔In individual matches a contestant who withdraws voluntarily from the bout is
declared KIKEN and an extra eight points are awarded to the opponent. - ✔✔False
6.2 Individual Competitors or Teams that do not present themselves when called will be
disqualified (KIKEN) from that category. In Team matches the score for the bout not
taking place will then be set to 8-0 (counted as YUKO) in favour of the other Team. In
individual Round-robin the score for the bout will be set to 4-0 (counted as YUKO).
✔✔Awareness is the state of continued commitment, which endures after the technique
has landed. - ✔✔True
8.5 4) Maintaining awareness of the opponent both during and after execution of the
technique (Not turning away or falling down after completing a technique - unless the
fall is caused by a foul by the opponent).
✔✔If the organizer has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it is still KANSA'S
responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the rules. - ✔✔True
15.5.3 Before the start of each match or bout the Match Supervisor will ensure that
Competitors' equipment and Karategi are in accordance with the WKF rules of
competition. Even if the Kansa Assistant has a check-up of equipment before line-up, it
is still KANSA´s responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the
rules before each bout.
