Kumite Exams 2024 Questions and
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1. If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3
meters is required on all sides.
Ans: T
2. Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn.
Ans: F
3. The karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh
length.
Ans: F
4. The karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.
Ans: T
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5. The karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of
the wrist.
Ans: T
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: F
7. Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail
retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads, and other decorations are
prohibited.
Ans: F
8. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
Ans: F
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9. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant's
own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
Ans: T
10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and
end of the bout.
Ans: T
11. The coach may change the team fighting order during a round.
Ans: F
12. If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can
enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
Ans: F
13. Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or
electronic signal device.
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Ans: T
14. If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a
deciding bout will be held.
Ans: F
15. The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated just outside the
safety area, will be equipped with only a whistle.
Ans: F
16. Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are
disqualified from that category.
Ans: T
17. Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform.
Ans: T