WKF KUMITE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
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. - 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. - 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
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,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
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
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official identification. -
ANS True
18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. -
ANS True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for Female two minutes. -
ANS True
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, 20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for Female two minutes. -
ANS True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. -
ANS True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given Ippon because it is considered to be a
technically difficult technique. - ANS False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which score in their own right will be
given Ippon - ANS False
24. In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or penalty
provided there is no actual injury. - ANS False
25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally - ANS False
26. Category 1 and Category 2 penalties do not cross-accumulate. - ANS True
27. If Senshu is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further Senshu
can be awarded to either competitor. - ANS True
28. Should a competitor that has been awarded Senshu receives a Category 2 warning for
avoiding combat when there is less then 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage. - ANS True
29. Category 1 Keikoku is normally given when the contestant's potential for winning is slightly
diminished by the opponent's foul. - ANS True
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AND ANSWERS
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. - 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. - 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
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,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
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
17. The coach shall at all times during the tournament display official identification. -
ANS True
18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and Juniors, two minutes. -
ANS True
19. Senior individual Male bouts for medals are three minutes and for Female two minutes. -
ANS True
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, 20. Under 21 years Male bouts are always three minutes and for Female two minutes. -
ANS True
21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. -
ANS True
22. A Jodan kick slightly deficient in Zanshin may be given Ippon because it is considered to be a
technically difficult technique. - ANS False
23. A fast combination of Chudan Geri and Tsuki each of which score in their own right will be
given Ippon - ANS False
24. In Senior matches a light "glove touch" to the throat need no result in a warning or penalty
provided there is no actual injury. - ANS False
25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it
intentionally - ANS False
26. Category 1 and Category 2 penalties do not cross-accumulate. - ANS True
27. If Senshu is withdrawn when it is less than 15 seconds left of the bout, no further Senshu
can be awarded to either competitor. - ANS True
28. Should a competitor that has been awarded Senshu receives a Category 2 warning for
avoiding combat when there is less then 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will
automatically forfeit this advantage. - ANS True
29. Category 1 Keikoku is normally given when the contestant's potential for winning is slightly
diminished by the opponent's foul. - ANS True
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