WorksheetsWKF Kumite 2026 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
99. An effective technique delivered at the same time as the end of the bout is signalled by the buzzer is valid.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
2.
98. If there is an error in charting and the wrong Athletes compete this cannot be changed afterwards.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
3.
97. In Cadet Kumite JODAN kicks are allowed to make a “skin touch” provided there is no injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
4.
96. A technique even if effective, delivered after an order to suspend or halt the bout shall not be scored and may result in a penalty being imposed on the offender.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
95. An Athlete can be given Hansoku directly for exaggerating the effects of injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
6.
94. A loss of breath by the recipient of a blow after receiving a CHUDAN technique does indicate lack of control.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
7.
93. HANSOKU will be given for the first instance of exaggerating an injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
8.
92. HANSOKU CHUI will be given for feigning of injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
91. IPPON 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 TATAMI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
90. JODAN is described as the shoulders and the area above the collar bone.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
11.
9. Athletes must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
12.
89. Athletes that are winded as a result of an impact should be allowed time to catch their breath before the bout is resumed.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
88. Athletes that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or irregular Karate-Gi will be given one minute to correct the attire.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
87. Only the first correctly executed technique of a combination will score.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
86. In team matches there is no extra bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
85. An Athlete should not be penalized for being winded (loss of breath as a consequence of a technique) or simply reacting to an impact even if the technique merited a point by the opponent.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
17.
84. When the Referee Panel has made a decision not in accordance with the Rules of Competition, the Match Supervisor (KANSA) will immediately blow his whistle.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
18.
83. In the event of a tied score at the end of an inconclusive bout the Referee Panel (the Referee and the four Judges) will decide the bout by HANTEI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
19.
82. The Referee declare the winner; “AO (AKA) NO KACHI”, and if necessary, break the tie in case of HANTEI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
20.
81. An Athlete may be penalised for exaggeration even when there is an actual injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
21.
80. Excessive contact after repeated failure to block is a consideration for MUBOBI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
8. Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the Athlete’s own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
79. If there are no points at the end of a bout in team matches the Referee will call for HANTEI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
24.
78. A “skin touch” to the throat is allowed only in Senior competition.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
77. ATOSHI BARAKU means “10 seconds of bout time remaining”.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
26.
76. ATOSHI BARAKU means “15 seconds of bout time remaining”.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
27.
75. An Athlete who stays within the match area may score on an Athlete outside the match area.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
28.
74. 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.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
29.
73. Awareness is the state of continued commitment, which endures after the technique has landed.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.
72. In individual bouts an Athlete who withdraws voluntarily from the bout is declared KIKEN and an extra eight points are awarded to the opponent.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
31.
71. The Athletes must only bow properly to each other at the start of the bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
32.
70. If the Referee does not hear the time-up signal the Match Supervisor will blow the whistle.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
33.
7. Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
34.
69. The Athlete’s coach is the only ones allowed to make a protest.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.
68. When an Athlete slips and falls down on the floor with the torso not touching the Tatami and is immediately scored upon the opponent will be awarded Ippon.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.
67. The Referee Panel of a Kumite bout shall consist of a Referee, four Judges, a Match Supervisor and a Score Keeper.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
37.
66. 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.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
38.
64. If three Judges signal a score for AKA, the Referee must stop the bout even if he believes they are mistaken.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
39.
63. Duration of the Kumite bout is: 1.5 minutes for under14 years and younger.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
40.
62. The Referee will give all commands and make all announcements.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
41.
61. If after the bout has started an Athlete is found not to be wearing a gum-shield the Athlete will be disqualified.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
42.
60. The Referee Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee, four Judges and one Match Supervisor.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
43.
6. Athletes may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
44.
59. The referee panel is composed of 1 Tatami Manager, 3 Tatami Manager Assistants.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
45.
58. When the Judges see a score, they will immediately signal with joy sticks or flags.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
46.
57. A bad behaviour from a coach does not cause a SHIKKAKU to his/her Athlete and the Athlete does not need to be expelled from the match/bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
47.
56. 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.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
48.
55. An already qualified Athlete cannot be disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU) at the end of the Round-robin.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
49.
54. In Senior competition a light touch is allowed for JODAN punches, and a greater tolerance is allowed for JODAN kicks.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
50.
53. In Cadet and Junior competition Jodan kicks are allowed to make the lightest touch (“skin touch”) provided there is no injury.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
51.
52. 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.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
52.
51. Athlete cannot be given penalties after the time-up bell has signalled the end of a bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
53.
50. An Athlete who scores and exits the area before the Referee calls YAME will not receive JOGAI.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
5. If an Athlete’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.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
55.
49. It is possible for an Athlete to be disqualified from a bout (HANSOKU) and continue the competition.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
56.
48. In cases where there is a tie between two or more Athletes in a group, having the same number of total points, the first criteria to consider is the highest World Ranking at the date of the competition.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
57.
47. In Premier League competition the losers to the finalists in the quarter- and semifinals compete for the bronze medals.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
58.
46. If an Athlete has been physically propelled from the area, Jogai will be given.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
59.
45. If AKA scores just as AO steps outside of the match area, both the score and warning or penalty can be given.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
60.
44. If the coach continues to interfere after first warning, the Referee will stop the bout, approach the coach again and ask him/her to leave the tatami.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
61.
43. The maximum 32 Athletes per category are divided in 8 groups of 4 Athletes in the Round-robin system.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
62.
42. A female team must present minimum two Athletes for the initial round.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
63.
41. Male teams’ elimination comprises five to seven members with five competing in a round.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
64.
40. A male team must present minimum five Athletes for the initial round.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
65.
65. If two or more Judges signal a score for the same Athlete, the Referee must stop the bout.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
66.
4. The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
67.
39. There are five criteria to be met in determining a score.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
68.
38. For individual competition, the Round-robin system followed by quarterfinals, semifinals and final is applied.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
69.
37. The same tolerance applies to both the upper and lower limits of a weight class.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
70.
36. An Athlete can be given SHIKKAKU if the behaviour of the coach or non-combatant members of the Athlete’s delegation is considered to harm the prestige and honour of Karate-do.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
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