World Karate Federation: Examination Questions for Kumite Referees and Judges Jan 1, 2023. UPDATED March 9, 203

World Karate Federation: Examination Questions for Kumite Referees and Judges Jan 1, 2023. UPDATED March 9, 203 True, 1.5 (should be a comma after 'elevated.') 2. Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. False, 2.1.2.b) (WKF approved). 3. The karate -Gi jacket must be more than three -quarters must thigh length. False, 2.2.1.g) 4. The karate -Gig trousers must cover at least two -thirds of the shin. True, 2.2.1.l) 5. The karate -Gig jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. True, 2.2.1.j) *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. FALSE 2.2.1.k) 7. Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or po nytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads, and other decorations are prohibited. As practical matter could be TRUE, the rationale is similar i.e. not metal and not more than 2. Possibly false? Article 2.2.5 ("One or two discreet rubber bands on a singl e pony tail is permitted." No mention of retainer). 8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape. False, 2.2.11 9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor. True, 2.2.7 10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout. True, 7.4 *11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round. False 3.7.5 12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first. False, no 1.1.2023 rule states this. Section 3.5 of 1.1.2020 states this rule. 13. Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. True, 1.8 14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. True, 12.2.2 15. The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated just outside the safety area; will be equipped with only a whistle. True, 1.9 16. Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category. True, 3.5.1 17. Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. True, 2.1.2.e) 18. Senior Male bouts are three minutes, and Women, Cadets, and juniors , two minutes. False, 5.1 19. Kumite team members may wear any type of Karate Gi. False, 2.2.2 20. Different type of stripes may be used for team members. False, 2.2.2 21. A competitor does not need to change the jacket if ties are torn off during the match. True, 2.2.1.i ) 22. Competitors may wear any white Karate Gi. False, 2.2.1 23. A fast combination of CHUDAN Geri and TSUKI each of which score in their own right will be given IPPON. False, 8.3 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. False, 8.8 25. A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it intentionally. False, 9.1.1.2) 26. Starting 2023, for Competitors under14 years of ag e, the WKF approved protective helmet is allowed and compulsory from 1.1.2024. True, 2.2.9 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. True, 12.1.3 28. Should a com petitor that has been awarded SENSHU receives a Category 2 warning for avoiding combat when there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout - the competitor will automatically forfeit this advantage. False, 12.1.2 there is no category 2.