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| # | Question | Answer | Article(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kata team members must all wear the same type of Karate Gi. | FALSE | 2.2.1 |
| 2 | The total time allowed for the Kata & BUNKAI demonstration combined is 6 minutes. | FALSE | 3.5.6 |
| 3 | In Kata competition slight variations as taught by the contestant's style (Ryu-ha) are permitted. | TRUE | 5.3.2 |
| 4 | Glasses are forbidden in Kata competition. | TRUE | 2.2.4 |
| 5 | Only one discreet rubber band on a single ponytail is permitted. | FALSE | 2.2.6 |
| 6 | The right to seeding does down flow to lower places in the absence of Competitors eligible for seeding. | FALSE | 3.4 |
| 7 | Kata competition can be organized in several formats. | TRUE | 3.3.1 |
| 8 | In all competition format, the number of Competitors cannot exceed 8. | FALSE | 3.7.10 |
| 9 | Judges should look for correct Kihon of the school being demonstrated. | FALSE | 5.6 |
| 10 | Team matches consist of competition between teams of 3 or 4 competitors of which 3 compete at the time. | TRUE | 3.5.1 |
| 11 | Conformance is a consistency in the performance of the Kihon of the style (Ryu-ha) in the Kata. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 12 | Should there be any discrepancy between the number and the name of the Kata registered for performance, the name, as per the official WKF Kata list will prevail. | FALSE | 6.3 |
| 13 | When a team has 4 competitors, all 4 may be used for any round. | FALSE | 3.5.1 |
| 14 | Giving a command to start and finish the Kata by a team member is not considered to be an external cue. | FALSE | 5.7 5) |
| 15 | The mats must form a uniformed coloured surface for Kata competition. | FALSE | 1.5 |
| 16 | Judges should look for correct Kihon of the Competitor's style (Ryu-ha) being demonstrated. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 17 | The panel of Judges can be changed for any single round. | FALSE | 4.1 |
| 18 | The total time allowed for the Kata & BUNKAI demonstration combined is 5 minutes. | TRUE | 3.5.6 |
| 19 | In Kata competition the sleeves of the Karate-gi jacket may not be rolled up. | TRUE | 2.2.1 k) |
| 20 | It is the responsibility of the coach or competitor to notify the name and the number of the Kata to the score table prior each round. | FALSE | 6.2 |
| 21 | The number of Judges per panel may be reduced to five for any competition. | FALSE | 4.1 |
| 22 | A previously performed Kata may be repeated only if used as tiebreaker. | FALSE | 5.2.1 |
| 23 | The Karate-Gi trousers may be slightly shorter so as to only cover half of the shin. | FALSE | 2.2.1 l) |
| 24 | The total time allowed for the Kata & BUNKAI demonstration combined is 5 minutes. | TRUE | 3.5.6 |
| 25 | In the event that there are 3 or less Competitors a single Kata is performed to determine 1st through 3rd place. | FALSE | 3.7.10 |
| 26 | The Judges of a Kata match may not have the same nationality as either of the contestants. | FALSE | 4.8 |
| 27 | Although ribbons and other decorations for the hair are not allowed in kumite, they are permissible in Kata. | FALSE | 2.2.6 |
| 28 | In the bouts for medals in Team Kata competition, teams will perform a demonstration of the meaning of the Kata (BUNKAI). | TRUE | 3.5.4 |
| 29 | It is not possible to repeat a Kata in the Round-robin elimination system. | FALSE | 5.2.1 |
| 30 | For competitions not counting for WKF World Ranking or Olympic standing, the number of judges may be reduced to 5. | FALSE | 4.1 |
| 31 | The same Kata may never be performed twice in a row in the Round-robin system. | TRUE | 5.2.1 |
| 32 | If an already qualified Competitor is disqualified for misconduct at the end of the Round-robin round (SHIKKAKU): the semi-final opponent will access to the final by bye. | FALSE | 3.7.8 |
| 33 | Female competitors must wear a plain white T-shirt beneath the Karate jacket. | FALSE | 2.2.1 h) |
| 34 | Female competitors can, if they want, wear a plain white T-shirt beneath the Karate jacket. | TRUE | 2.2.1 h) |
| 35 | The wearing of unauthorised apparel, clothing or equipment is forbidden. | TRUE | 2.2.7 |
| 36 | A discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer is permitted in Kata competition. | FALSE | 2.2.6 |
| 37 | The competition area must be of sufficient size to permit the uninterrupted performance of Kata. | FALSE | 1.1 |
| 38 | The matted Kumite areas are not suitable for Kata competition. | FALSE | 1.1 |
| 39 | The Karate-gi jacket may be removed during the performance of Kata. | FALSE | 2.2.1 g) |
| 40 | Audible cues are on the same level as one would penalize a temporary loss of balance. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 41 | Variations as taught by the contestant’s style (Ryu-ha) of Karate will not be permitted. | FALSE | 5.3.2 |
| 42 | The score table must be notified of the choice of Kata prior to each round. | TRUE | 6.1 |
| 43 | A team which does not perform the bow at the completion of the BUNKAI performance will be disqualified. | TRUE | 5.8 2) |
| 44 | The number of Kata required is dependent on the number of individual competitors or teams entered. | TRUE | 5.2.1 |
| 45 | If an already qualified Competitor is disqualified for misconduct at the end of the Round-robin round (SHIKKAKU): the bronze medal will be awarded. | FALSE | 3.7.8 |
| 46 | In assessing the performance of a contestant or team the Judges will evaluate the performance based on all criteria. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 47 | There are no specific deviations for those under 14 years of age from the standard rules, but a limitation to the Kata list to less advanced Kata may be used. | TRUE | 3.9 |
| 48 | Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during BUNKAI is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 8) |
| 49 | For medal bouts, none of the Judges may have the same nationality, as the competitors. | TRUE | 4.8 |
| 50 | Performances are given a score using a scale from 5.0 to 10.0 in increments of 0.1. | TRUE | 5.4.1 |
| 51 | Coin toss is the first choice to resolve the ties. | FALSE | 5.5.2 |
| 52 | There are 6 ways to resolve a tie in Round-robin Elimination System with 4 competitors. | FALSE | 5.11 |
| 53 | Strength is one of the criteria of evaluation. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 54 | There are 6 ways to resolve a tie when having elimination system with 8 competitors. | FALSE | 5.11 |
| 55 | There are 10 criteria for Kata evaluation. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 56 | Transitional movement is one of the Criteria for evaluation for Kata Performance but not for BUNKAI. | FALSE | 5.6 |
| 57 | In BUNKAI performance, transitional movements and control are part of the evaluation. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 58 | Strength, Speed and Balance are some of the criteria of evaluation for Kata and BUNKAI. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 59 | Simulated unconsciousness for more than 2 seconds at the time as part of the BUNKAI is considered as foul. | TRUE | 5.7 9) |
| 60 | BUNKAI are to be given equal importance as the Kata itself. | TRUE | 5.4.3 |
| 61 | Excessive bowing before starting the performance is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 7) |
| 62 | Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during BUNKAI is a disqualification. | FALSE | 5.7 8) |
| 63 | Not announcing the Kata, is not considered as disqualification. | FALSE | 5.8 1) |
| 64 | Performing the wrong Kata or announcing the wrong Kata leads to disqualification. | TRUE | 5.8 1) |
| 65 | Stamping the feet, slapping the chest, arms, or Karate-gi, will be taken into account by the Judges when arriving at a decision. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 66 | A competitor will not be disqualified if he does a distinct pause or stop in the performance for several seconds. | FALSE | 5.8 4) |
| 67 | BUNKAI are not to be given equal importance as the Kata itself. | FALSE | 5.4.3 |
| 68 | Kata must start facing the Judges. | TRUE | 5.8 3) |
| 69 | The use of audible cues from any other person, including other team members is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 70 | If the competitor’s belt falls off during the performance of Kata, the competitor will be disqualified. | TRUE | 5.8 7) |
| 71 | Failure to follow the instructions of the Chief Judge or other misconduct is considered a foul. | FALSE | 5.8 10) |
| 72 | Failure to follow the instructions of the Chief Judge or other misconduct leads to disqualification. | TRUE | 5.8 10) |
| 73 | Exceeding the total time limit of 5 minutes duration for Kata and BUNKAI is considered a foul. | FALSE | 5.8 8) |
| 74 | In Team Kata, all three team members must start and finish the Kata facing in the same direction and towards the Chief Judge. | FALSE | 3.5.2 |
| 75 | Kata performance must be realistic in fighting terms and display concentration, power and potential impact in its techniques. | TRUE | 3.1.1 |
| 76 | Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during BUNKAI is not considered a foul. | FALSE | 5.7 8) |
| 77 | Minor loss of balance must not be considered in the evaluation of the Kata performance. | FALSE | 5.7 2) |
| 78 | Exceeding the total time limit of 5 minutes duration for Kata and BUNKAI leads to disqualification. | TRUE | 5.8 8) |
| 79 | Kata performance must demonstrate strength, balance and speed. | TRUE | 3.1.1 |
| 80 | Minor loss of balance must be considered in the evaluation of the Kata performance. | TRUE | 5.7 2) |
| 81 | Asynchronous movement, such as delivering a technique before the body transition is completed, is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 4) |
| 82 | Inappropriate exhalation will be taken into account by the Judges when arriving at a decision. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 83 | In team Kata, failing to do a movement in unison is not considered a foul. | FALSE | 5.7 4) |
| 84 | Performing a movement in an incorrect or incomplete manner is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 3) |
| 85 | Time wasting, including prolonged marching, excessive bowing or prolonged pause before starting the performance is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 7) |
| 86 | Stamping the feet, slapping the chest, arms, or Karate-gi, are audible cues. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 87 | The use of audible cues is not considered a foul. | FALSE | 5.7 5) |
| 88 | Inappropriate exhalation is not an audible cue. | FALSE | 5.7 5) |
| 89 | Failure to fully execute a block or punching off target is considered a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 3) |
| 90 | Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during BUNKAI is allowed. | FALSE | 5.7 8) |
| 91 | The members of the team must demonstrate competence in all aspects of the Kata performance, as well as synchronisation. | TRUE | 3.5.3 |
| 92 | Commands to start and stop the performance will be taken into account by the Judges when arriving at a decision. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 93 | It is the responsibility of the President of the National Federation to ensure that the Kata as notified to the score table is appropriate for that particular round. | FALSE | 6.2 |
| 94 | While performing BUNKAI, after being downed the competitor should either raise to one knee or stand up within 2 seconds. | TRUE | 3.5.8 |
| 95 | Omitting or adding movements - or otherwise substantially change the performance from its original form is a disqualification. | TRUE | 5.8 5) |
| 96 | Excessive celebration and political or religious demonstrations is considered as disqualification for kumite but not for Kata. | FALSE | 5.9.1 |
| 97 | The Competitor must wait on the tatami for the announcement of the evaluation at the end of performance. | TRUE | 6.10 |
| 98 | The competitors can select any Kata from the official Kata list. | TRUE | 5.2.3 |
| 99 | A team which does not perform the bow at the beginning and completion of the performance will be disqualified. | TRUE | 5.8 2) |
| 100 | The use of traditional weapons, ancillary equipment or additional apparel is allowed. | FALSE | 2.2.7 |
| 101 | The performance in individual Kata is evaluated from the bow starting the Kata until the bow ending the Kata. | TRUE | 5.3.1 |
| 102 | Belt coming loose to the extent that it is coming off the hips during the performance is a foul. | TRUE | 5.7 6) |
| 103 | Belt coming loose to the extent that it is coming off the hips during the performance is a disqualification. | FALSE | 5.7 6) |
| 104 | After the bow the Competitor must clearly announce the name of the Kata that is to be performed and then start the performance. | TRUE | 6.7 |
| 105 | There are 10 criteria in each Kata evaluation. | TRUE | 5.6 |
| 106 | Although performing a scissor takedown technique (KANI BASAMI) to the neck area in performing BUNKAI is prohibited, a scissor takedown to the body is permitted. | TRUE | 3.5.9 |
| 107 | Performing a scissor takedown technique (KANI BASAMI) to the neck area in BUNKAI is not prohibited. | FALSE | 5.8 9) |
| 108 | The Competitors will step back out of the Match Area, following the bows, first “SHOMEN NI REI” and then “OTAGAI NI REI”. | FALSE | 6.12 |
| 109 | Audible cues must be considered very serious fouls by the judges in their evaluation of the performance of the Kata. | TRUE | 5.7 5) |
| 110 | The protest can be submitted to a representative of the Appeals Jury by the coach. | FALSE | 7.1.5 |
| 111 | It is the responsibility of the Tatami Manager receiving the protest to gather the Appeals Jury and deposit the protest sum with WKF for any declined protest. | TRUE | 7.1.7 |
| 112 | Each of the three members of Appeal Jury is obliged to give his/her verdict as to the validity of the protest. Abstentions are not acceptable. | TRUE | 7.3.3 |
| 113 | In Para-Karate, advertising in the wheelchairs can be placed on the backrest. | FALSE | 4.4.12 |
| 114 | If the protest is accepted, the Appeals Jury will appoint one of its members who will verbally notify the protester that the protest has been accepted. | TRUE | 9.4.4 |
| 115 | There are three general Categories in Para Karate competitions: Visually Impaired, Intellectually Impaired and Wheelchair Users. | TRUE | 2.1.1 |
| 116 | In Para-Karate, prostheses, canes, crutches, and other equipment used for physical support are allowed in Para-Karate competitions. | FALSE | 4.4.2 |
| 117 | Those Athletes whose disabilities have been classified as Ineligible or who have been considered non-compliant or in violation of competition rules are non-eligible to compete in WKF Para-Karate. | TRUE | 7.2 |
| 118 | In Para-Karate, the seven judges will give their scores based on the assessment of the Kata performance and the level of athlete's impairment. | FALSE | 7.3.2 |
| 119 | Para-Karate competitions consist of both Kata and Kumite. | FALSE | 2.1.1 |
| 120 | Wheelchairs with anti-tip wheels are allowed in Para-Karate competitions. | FALSE | 4.4.7 b) |
| 121 | Classification in Para-Karate consists of an extra point compensation depending on the influence of the particular impairment when performing the Kata. | TRUE | 2.1.2 |
| 122 | In Para-Karate, Medical Diagnostic Forms prove the eligibility of the Athlete’s impairment and are, together with functional testing at the competition, a tool to provide a more accurate classification of the Athlete. | FALSE | 11.5 |
| 123 | All Para-Karate competitors are allowed to wear white sport shoes. | FALSE | 4.2.1 |
| 124 | In Para-Karate, in case of additional Classification testing, Doping Control, fire or other need for emergency evacuation, the national coaches are directly responsible for safe removal of the Athletes. | TRUE | 4.3.4 |
| 125 | In Para-Karate, contestants from the Intellectually Impaired category may perform the same Kata in each round. | TRUE | 7.2.5 |
| 126 | Service animals trained and certified to detect life-threatening conditions are not allowed at the external perimeter of the competition area in Para-Karate. | FALSE | 4.4.5.2 |
| 127 | The Appeals Jury must elaborate a simple protest incident report, describing their findings and state their reason(s) for accepting or rejecting the protest. | TRUE | 9.5.1 |
| 128 | There is 100 Kata on the official Kata list. | FALSE | 5.1.1 |
| 129 | Resolution for ties in Para-Karate, will follow the WKF Kata Competition Rules. | FALSE | 7.5.1 |
| 130 | In Para-Karate, therapy animals or emotional-support animals are allowed in the competition area or its perimeter. | FALSE | 4.4.5.2 |
| 131 | In Para-Karate, it is allowed for Athletes of Visually Impaired Classes to wear blindfolds with logos or markings from sponsors or manufacturers. | FALSE | 4.4.3.2 |
| 132 | The straps to fix the legs of wheelchair Athletes in Para-Karate, must be of white color and without logos. | TRUE | 4.4.8 |
| 133 | In Para-Karate, score compensation system by means of Extra Points, must be given by the judging panel to the influence of his or her particular impairment. | FALSE | 7.3.2 |
| 134 | There are three Sport Classes in Individual Para-Karate Kata Competition. | FALSE | 2.1.2 |
| 135 | Visually Impaired Athletes in Para-Karate competition are divided by two categories. | FALSE | 2.1.1 a) |
| 136 | Juniors/cadets Sport Classes are recommended for Para-Karate development. | TRUE | 2.3.2 |
| 137 | In Para-Karate Competitions, blindfolds are required for all Visually Impaired Athletes during the performance. | TRUE | 2.2.1 |
| 138 | Intellectual impaired athletes, in Para-Karate, will perform the Kata standing up. | TRUE | 2.2.1 |
| 139 | Intellectual impaired athletes, in Para-Karate, cannot repeat the Kata. | FALSE | 7.2.5 |