Examination Answers

WKF Kumite

Ver. 1 January 2024

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# Question Answer Article(s)
1 If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all sides. TRUE 1.4
2 Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn. FALSE 2.1.2 b), 2.2.5
3 The karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length. FALSE 2.2.1 g)
4 The karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin. TRUE 2.2.1 l)
5 The karate-Gi 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 ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads, and other decorations are prohibited. TRUE 2.2.4
8 Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape. FALSE 2.2.6
9 Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant’s own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor. TRUE 2.2.6
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 3.6.5
12 If a contestant is injured in an individual match the coach can enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first. FALSE
13 Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. TRUE 1.7
14 If two teams have the same number of victories and points, a deciding bout will be held. FALSE
15 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated just outside the safety area, will be equipped with only a whistle. TRUE 1.8
16 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category. TRUE 6.4
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 2.2.1
20 Different type of stripes may be used for team members. FALSE 2.2.1
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 10.4.6
25 A kick in the groin will not result in a penalty provided the offender did not do it intentionally. FALSE 9.1.1
26 Starting 2023, for Competitors under14 years of age, the WKF approved protective helmet is allowed and compulsory from 1.1.2024. TRUE 2.2.7
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 12.2.9
28 Should a competitor 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. TRUE 12.2.8
29 Voluntary religiously headwear must be approved by the WKF. TRUE 2.1.2 b), 2.2.5
30 The WKF Competition Supervisor, or the Organizing Commission, can allow Coaches to instead of the track suit top to use any t-shirt. FALSE 2.3.3
31 HANSOKU-CHUI is given when the contestant’s potential for winning has been seriously reduced by the opponent’s foul. TRUE 10.2.1
32 An “exchange” is the period preceding when the bout is halted, and the clock stopped. TRUE
33 The weight tolerance admitted for male and female 0.5 kg. FALSE 3.2.2 d)
34 HANSOKU is imposed for serious rules infractions. TRUE 10.3.1
35 SHIKKAKU can only be imposed after a warning has been given. FALSE 10.3.1
36 If a contestant acts maliciously, SHIKKAKU and not HANSOKU is the correct penalty. TRUE 10.3.1
37 If a contestant acts maliciously, HANSOKU is the correct penalty. FALSE 10.3.1
38 A competitor can be given SHIKKAKU if the behaviour of the coach or non- combatant members of the contestant’s delegation is considered to harm the prestige and honour of Karate-do. FALSE 10.3.3
39 The same tolerance applies to both the upper and lower limits of a weight class. TRUE 3.2.2 d)
40 For individual competition, the Round-robin system followed by quarterfinals, semi-finals and final is applied. FALSE 3.4.2
41 There are five criteria to be met in determining a score. FALSE 8.5
42 A male team must present minimum five competitors for the initial round. TRUE 3.5.1
43 Male teams comprise five to seven members with five competing in a round. TRUE 3.5.1
44 A female team must present minimum two competitors for the initial round. FALSE 3.5.2
45 The maximum 32 Competitors per category are divided in 8 groups of 4 Competitors in the Round-robin system. TRUE 3.7.1
46 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. TRUE 9.1.2
47 If AKA scores just as AO steps outside of the match area, both the score and warning or penalty can be given. TRUE 7.10 a)
48 If a contestant has been physically propelled from the area, Jogai will be given. FALSE 10.4.13
49 In Premier League competition the losers to the finalists in the quarter- and semi-finals compete for the bronze medals. TRUE 3.7.6
50 In cases where there is a tie between two or more Competitors 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. FALSE 12.3.1
51 It is possible for a Competitor to be disqualified from a bout (HANSOKU) and continue the competition. TRUE 10.7.1
52 A contestant who scores and exits the area before the Referee calls YAME will not receive JOGAI. TRUE 10.4.13
53 Contestants cannot be given penalties after the time-up bell has signalled the end of a bout. FALSE 10.4.17
54 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. TRUE 10.4.2
55 In Cadet and Junior competition Jodan kicks are allowed to make the lightest touch (“skin touch”) provided there is no injury. TRUE 8.10
56 In Senior competition a light touch is allowed for JODAN punches, and a greater tolerance is allowed for JODAN kicks. TRUE 8.8
57 An already qualified Competitor cannot be disqualified for misconduct (SHIKKAKU) at the end of the Round-robin. FALSE 12.3.3
58 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. TRUE 3.11
59 A bad behaviour from a coach does not cause a SHIKKAKU to his/her competitor and the competitor does not need to be expelled from the match/bout. TRUE 9.1.2
60 When the Judges see a score, they will immediately signal with joy sticks. TRUE 15.4.1 1)
61 The referee panel is composed of 1 Tatami Manager, 3 Tatami Manager Assistants. FALSE 4.1.1
62 The Referee Panel for each match shall consist of one Referee, four Judges and one Match Supervisor. FALSE 4.1.1
63 If after the bout has started a contestant is found not to be wearing a gum-shield the contestant will be disqualified. FALSE 2.2.14
64 The Referee will give all commands and make all announcements. TRUE 15.3.1 2)
65 Duration of the Kumite bout is: 1.5 minutes for under14 years and younger. TRUE 5.1
66 If three Judges signal a score for AKA, the Referee must stop the bout even if he believes they are mistaken. TRUE 7.10 j)
67 If two or more Judges signal a score for the same competitor, the Referee must stop the bout. TRUE 7.10 j)
68 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. TRUE 5.3
69 The Referee Panel of a Kumite match shall consist of a Referee, four Judges, a Match Supervisor and a Score Keeper. TRUE 4.1.1
70 When a competitor slips and falls with the torso not touching the Tatami and is immediately scored upon the opponent will be awarded Ippon. TRUE 8.6
71 The competitor’s coach or its official representative are the only ones allowed to make a protest. TRUE 13.1.2
72 If the Referee does not hear the time-up signal the Match Supervisor will blow the whistle. FALSE 15.6.2
73 The Competitors only must bow properly to each other at the start of the bout. TRUE 7.4
74 In individual matches a contestant who withdraws voluntarily from the bout is declared KIKEN and an extra eight points are awarded to the opponent. FALSE 6.2
75 Awareness is the state of continued commitment, which endures after the technique has landed. TRUE 8.5 4)
76 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. TRUE 15.5.3
77 A contestant who stays within the match area may score on a contestant outside the match area. TRUE 7.10 a)
78 ATOSHI BARAKU means “15 seconds of bout time remaining”. FALSE Appendix 1
79 ATOSHI BARAKU means “10 seconds of bout time remaining”. FALSE Appendix 1
80 A “skin touch” to the throat is allowed only in Senior competition. FALSE 8.8
81 If there are no points at the end of a bout in team matches the Referee will call for HANTEI. FALSE 12.2.5
82 Excessive contact after repeated failure to block is a consideration for MUBOBI. TRUE 10.4.14
83 A contestant may be penalised for exaggeration even when there is an actual injury. TRUE 10.4.5
84 The Referee declare the winner; “AO (AKA) NO KACHI”, and if necessary, break the tie in case of HANTEI. FALSE 12.2.5
85 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. FALSE 12.2.5
86 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. TRUE 15.5.1
87 A competitor 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. TRUE 8.7
88 In team matches there is no extra bout. FALSE 12.5.2
89 Only the first correctly executed technique of a combination will score. FALSE 8.3
90 Competitors that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or irregular Karate-Gi will be given one minute to correct the attire, and the Coach will automatically lose the right to coach that bout. FALSE 2.2.14
91 Competitors that are winded as a result of an impact should be allowed time to catch their breath before the bout is resumed. TRUE
92 JODAN is described as the shoulders and the area above the collar bone. FALSE 8.4
93 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. FALSE 8.6
94 HANSOKU CHUI will be given for feigning of injury. FALSE 10.4.5
95 HANSOKU will be given for the first instance of exaggerating an injury. FALSE 10.4.4
96 A loss of breath by the recipient of a blow after receiving a CHUDAN technique does indicate lack of control. TRUE 8.7
97 A competitor can be given Hansoku directly for exaggerating the effects of injury. TRUE 10.4.4
98 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. TRUE 8.12 a)
99 In Cadet Kumite JODAN kicks are allowed to make a “skin touch” provided there is no injury. TRUE 8.10
100 Before the start of a match or bout the Tatami Manager should examine the competitor’s medical card. TRUE 11.2.6
101 If there is an error in charting and the wrong contestants compete this cannot be changed afterwards. FALSE 3.6.7
102 An effective technique delivered at the same time as the end of the bout is signalled by the buzzer is valid. TRUE 8.11
103 If a contestant is injured and it is considered to be their own fault (MUBOBI), the Referee will decline to give a warning or penalty to the opponent. TRUE 10.4.14
104 KANSA has no vote or authority in matters of judgments such as whether a score was valid or not. TRUE 15.5.5 2)
105 YUKO is always awarded for punches on the back. FALSE 8.6
106 “Skin touch” is allowed in categories for Competitors 16 years or older. TRUE 8.10
107 A contestant who does not obey the Referee's orders will be given SHIKKAKU. TRUE 10.4.17
108 The Score Supervisor will order the Referee to halt the match when he sees a contravention of the Rules of Competition. FALSE 15.5.1
109 If in a combination, the first technique merits a YUKO and the second merits a penalty, both shall be given. FALSE 8.12 d)
110 Skin touch is defined as touching the target without transferring energy into the head or body. TRUE
111 It is not possible to score while lying on the floor. FALSE
112 A competitor not wearing the WKF approved equipment will be given two minutes to change for the approved type. TRUE 2.2.14
113 A contestant injured in Kumite and withdrawn under the ten-second rule may not compete in the Kata competition. FALSE 11.2.4
114 An injured contestant who has been declared unfit to fight by the Tournament Doctor cannot fight again in that competition. TRUE 11.1.1
115 If a competitor behaves badly on the competition area after the end of the match or bout, the Referee can still give SHIKKAKU. TRUE 10.4.17
116 The Match Supervisor has a vote in cases of SHIKKAKU. FALSE 15.3.1 6)
117 In Male team matches if a team wins three bouts, then the match is over at that point. FALSE 12.5.4
118 In Female team matches if a team wins two bouts, then the match is over at that point. FALSE 12.5.4
119 When a contestant seizes the opponent and does not perform an immediate technique or throw the Referee will call “YAME”. TRUE 9.1.1 13)
120 When a Judge is not sure that a technique actually reached a scoring area s/he may signal for the score. TRUE 8.13
121 A contestant who commits an act which harms the prestige and honour of Karate-Do will be given HANSOKU. FALSE 10.3.1
122 When an action of a contestant is considered to be dangerous and deliberately violates the rules concerning prohibited behaviour, the contestant will be given Shikkaku. TRUE 10.3.1
123 Correctly executed techniques executed after the time-up signal are valid. FALSE 8.12 a)
124 Correctly executed techniques executed upon or after “WAKARETE” are valid. FALSE 10.1.5
125 A point may be signaled even if the Judge cannot see the actual point of impact. TRUE 8.13
126 At HANTEI if three Judges signal victory for AKA and the fourth Judge signals victory for AO, the Referee must give victory for AKA. TRUE 12.2.4
127 Passivity cannot be given to someone having a lead by point or SENSHU. TRUE 9.1.1 10)
128 Only the Coach designated for the specific bout is allowed to coach and guide the competitor from the place allocated to the coach close to the competition area. TRUE 9.1.3
129 If a contestant does not regain his or her feet within ten seconds, the Referee will announce “KIKEN” and “KACHI” to the opponent. FALSE 11.2.4
130 If a competitor is thrown and lands partly outside the match area, the Referee will immediately call “YAME”. FALSE 7.10 a)
131 The Competitor may not signal to the Coach the wish for him/her to request a video review. FALSE 9.1.5
132 The contestants should be examined outside the tatami. FALSE 11.2.4
133 KANSA has to blow the whistle if the Judges are holding the joy sticks in the wrong hands. TRUE 15.5.4 16)
134 Gum-shields (mouth guards) are obligatory for all Kumite contestants. TRUE 2.2.7 b)
135 After a throw the Referee will allow a maximum of two seconds for a score to be made. FALSE 7.10 f)
136 If a competitor scores with a strong side kick and propels the opponent out of the area, the Referee should award WAZA-ARI and give the opponent a warning or penalty for Jogai. FALSE 10.4.13
137 When an official protest is lodged the ensuing matches must be delayed until the result of the protest is given. FALSE 13.1.5
138 Each Judge will be seated in the corners of the TATAMI. TRUE 1.7
139 When the Referee awards a point for a technique which has caused injury the Match Supervisor should signal for the match to be stopped. FALSE 15.5.5 2)
140 When the Referee fails to hear the “time-up” bell the Scorekeeper should blow his whistle. TRUE 15.6.2
141 WAKARETE for breaking up a clinch can be given at any time of the bout. TRUE 10.1.2
142 When the Referee wants to give SHIKKAKU she/he may call the Judges for a brief consultation. TRUE 10.3.4
143 When a competitor is injured during a bout in progress and needs medical treatment three minutes will be given in which to receive it, after that the Referee will decide whether the competitor will be declared unfit to fight or whether more time will be given. TRUE 11.2.3
144 A contestant who exits the area (JOGAI) with less than 15 seconds of bout time remaining will be given a minimum of CHUI. FALSE 10.4.16
145 To correct a score given to the wrong contestant the Referee should turn towards the contestant given the score in error, make the sign of TORIMASEN, and then give the score to the opponent. TRUE Appendix 1
146 If a competitor scores with a well-controlled CHUDAN Geri, then accidentally punches his opponent in the face causing a slight injury, WAZA-ARI and a warning should be given. FALSE 8.12 d)
147 When an injured contestant has been given medical treatment and the Official Doctor says that the contestant can continue fighting the Referee cannot over- rule the Doctor's decision. FALSE
148 The Referee can stop the bout even if the Judges do not signal. TRUE 15.3.1 4) 5)
149 Once WAKARETE is called by the Referee the Coaches do not have the opportunity to make a video request. TRUE 14.15
150 “Avoiding Combat” refers to a situation where a contestant attempts to prevent the opponent from having the opportunity to score by using time wasting behaviour. TRUE 10.4.16
151 TSUZUKTETE, unless preceded by WAKARETE, is not used if there is less than 15 seconds left of the bout. TRUE 10.1.4
152 In team matches if two contestants injure each other and cannot continue and the points score is equal the Referee will announce HIKIWAKE. TRUE 11.3
153 When there are less than 15 seconds of bout time remaining and a losing competitor, desperately trying to equalise, exits the area (JOGAI) they will be given a minimum of HANSOKU-CHUI. TRUE 10.4.16
154 Techniques which land below the belt cannot score. FALSE 8.4
155 Techniques, which land on the shoulder blade, can score. TRUE 8.4
156 If AKA accidentally kicks AO on the hip and AO cannot continue the bout, then AO will be given KIKEN. FALSE 10.4.2
157 If a contestant is obviously out of breath due to lack of endurance, he Referee should stop the match to give him time to recover. FALSE
158 A contestant who establishes a clear lead of eight points is declared the winner. TRUE 12.2.1
159 When time is up; the contestant who has scored the most points is declared the winner. TRUE 12.2.1
160 An otherwise correctly executed technique will be penalized if executed at the same time as WAKARETE has been called. FALSE 8.12 b), 9.11 4)
161 There are two degrees of official warnings. TRUE 10.2.1
162 CHUI is given, up to three times, for smaller infractions. TRUE 10.2.1
163 HANSOKU CHUI cannot be given if three CHUI has not already been given. FALSE 10.2.1
164 A warning or penalty for MUBOBI is only given when a competitor is hit or injured through his own fault or negligence. TRUE 10.4.14
165 A competitor who is hit through their own fault and exaggerates the effect should receive a warning or penalty for MUBOBI or exaggeration but not both. FALSE
166 If a competitor makes a good CHUDAN kick and the opponent catches the leg a score cannot be given. FALSE 8.2
167 A competitor makes a JODAN kick with all six scoring criteria. The opponent puts his hand up to intercept the kick and the hand then lightly hits his own face; the Referee can give IPPON since the kick was not effectively blocked. FALSE 15.3.1 3)
168 A male team can compete with only two competitors. FALSE 3.5.1
169 Authorised advertising for WKF is displayed on the left sleeve of the Karate-Gi. TRUE 2.2.1 d)
170 National Federations are not allowed to put advertising on the competitor’s Karate-Gi. FALSE 2.2.1 d)
171 A Kumite competitor who receives KIKEN cannot compete again in that tournament. FALSE 6.4
172 An extra bout is used only for team matches. FALSE 12.3.1 9)
173 KANSA needs to blow the whistle if the Referee gives a score to a competitor and MUBOBI to the other. TRUE 15.5.4 6)
174 Serious violation of conduct, discipline, or malicious behavior merits a HANSOKU CHUI. FALSE 10.3.1
175 In international competitions the Referee must not have the same nationality as either of the competitors although one of the Judges can if both coaches agree. FALSE 4.1.2
176 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will line up together with the Referee and the Judges. FALSE 4.4.1
177 The coaches will be seated outside the safety area, on their respective sides facing towards the official table. FALSE 1.10
178 KANSA does not need to interfere if the Referee gives a score to a competitor and exaggeration to the other. FALSE 15.5.4 5)
179 In team matches the Panel will rotate for each bout - provided that all hold the required license. TRUE 4.4.5
180 In team matches the Panel will rotate for each bout only in bouts for medals. FALSE 4.4.5
181 The Referee can move about the entire tatami including the safety zones. TRUE 1.7
182 Female competitors must have chest protector. FALSE 2.2.7 c)
183 Female competitors don’t have to have chest protector if they have body protector. TRUE 2.2.7 c)
184 The red and blue belts must be without any personal embroideries or markings. TRUE 2.2.1 e)
185 When a situation appears to possibly warrant a disqualification the Referee can call one or more of judges for a brief consultation (FUKUSHIN SHUGO) before announcing any decision. TRUE 10.3.4
186 Contestants must wear a white Karate-Gi without personal embroidery. TRUE 2.2.1
187 Personal embroidery in the Karate-Gi is allowed only in bouts for medals. FALSE 2.2.1
188 Where contact is considered by the Referee to be too strong, but does not diminish the Competitor’s chances of winning, a warning (CHUI) can be given. TRUE 10.2.1
189 Any technique, which results in injury, unless caused by the recipient cause a warning or penalty. TRUE 10.4.2
190 An obvious overreaction to a contact will receive a CHUI. TRUE 10.4.4
191 Judges cannot indicate a score or warning before the Referee stops the bout. FALSE 15.4.1 1)
192 An obvious display of exaggeration will receive a HANSOKU. FALSE 10.4.4
193 Any instance of feigning an injury, whoever slight, will receive a minimum warning of CHUI. TRUE 10.4.5
194 An obvious display of any feigning such as staggering around, falling on the floor, standing up and falling down again, and so on, will receive SHIKKAKU directly. TRUE 10.4.5
195 Any feigning of an injury from a technique that in fact have been determined by the judges as a point will as a minimum result in HANSOKU CHUI. TRUE 10.4.5
196 If a contestant scores with more than one consecutive technique before YAME, the Judges must show the higher point regardless of which sequence the techniques scored. TRUE 8.3
197 In team matches, if after the extra bout there are no scores, or it is equal scores with no SENSHU, the match will be decided by HANTEI. TRUE 12.5.3
198 JOGAI occurs when a contestant exits from the competition area, and it is not caused by the opponent. TRUE 9.1.1 7)
199 The minimum warning for running away, avoiding combat or/and wasting time during ATOSHI BARAKU is HANSOKU CHUI. TRUE 10.4.16
200 The pivotal point of the throw must not be above the thrower’s hip level and the opponent must be held onto throughout, so that a safe landing can be made. TRUE 10.4.8
201 Holding on to the opponent’s Karate Gi is not permitted to break a fall. FALSE 10.4.12
202 KANSA does not need to interfere if the Referee gives a score for a technique done after the time is up. FALSE 15.5.4 7)
203 YUKO is worth one point. TRUE 8.6
204 WAZA-ARI is worth two points. TRUE 8.6
205 IPPON is worth three points. TRUE 8.6
206 It is the duty of the Match Supervisor to ensure before each match or bout that the competitors are wearing the approved equipment. TRUE 2.2.10
207 It is the duty of the Tatami Manager to ensure before each match or bout that the competitors are wearing the approved equipment. FALSE 2.2.10
208 Coaches must present their accreditation together with that of their competitor or team to the official table. FALSE 3.6.3
209 WAZA-ARI is awarded for CHUDAN Kicks. TRUE 8.6
210 YUKO is awarded for any TSUKI or UCHI delivered to any of the seven scoring areas against a competitor that is standing up or off his/her feet and the torso is not on the mat. TRUE 8.6
211 IPPON is awarded for JODAN GERI and scoring techniques which are delivered on an opponent who has been thrown, has fallen of their own accord, or is otherwise off their feet. TRUE 8.6
212 Individual bouts cannot be declared a tie. FALSE 12.2.4
213 Passivity can be given to any Competitor at any time. FALSE 9.1.1 10)
214 Passivity cannot be given during the first 15 seconds of a bout. TRUE 10.4.15
215 Simulated attacks with the head, knees, or elbows are offenses. TRUE 9.1.1 15)
216 Avoiding combat during the last 15 seconds of the bout (ATO SHIBARAKU) will as a minimum result in HANSOKU CHUI and loss of SENSHU. TRUE 10.4.16
217 The Head Coach of a delegation can protest about a judgment to the members of the Refereeing Panel. FALSE 13.1.1
218 In a Kumite Tatami two mats are inverted with the red side turned up in a one meter distance from the mat centre to form a boundary between the contestants. TRUE 1.5
219 Jacket ties must be tied. TRUE 2.1.1 i)
220 At the beginning of a bout Jackets without ties can be used. FALSE 2.2.1 i)
221 In individual competition a contestant may be replaced by another after the drawing has taking place. FALSE 3.5
222 At medal bouts male coaches are required to wear a dark suit, shirt and tie. TRUE 2.3.1
223 At medal bouts female coaches may choose to wear a dress, pantsuit or a combination of jacket and skirt in dark colours. TRUE 2.3.1
224 At medal bouts female coaches cannot wear religious headwear. FALSE 2.3.2 b)
225 A Competitor that refuses following the instructions of the Referee or display a loss of temper will automatically receive HANSOKU. FALSE 10.4.17
226 Competitors are not entitled to a period of time between matches, equal to the standard duration time of the match, for purpose of rest. FALSE 5.5
227 Passivity cannot be given after less than the last 15 seconds of the match. TRUE 9.1.1 10)
228 Any excessive celebration, such as falling on one’s knees etc., political, or religious expressions, during or immediately after the bout or match, are prohibited and may be subject to a fine equal to the protest fee determined by EC. TRUE 10.5
229 If a Competitor receives KIKEN, or SHIKKAKU, in Round-robin competition all previous bouts are voided from the result. FALSE 3.7.3
230 Grabbing the opponent’s arm or Karate-GI with one hand is only allowed for attempting an immediately scoring technique or takedown. TRUE 10.4.11
231 Grabbing the opponent with both hands is never allowed during the match. FALSE 10.4.9
232 It is the Tatami Manager’s duty to appoint the video review supervisor. TRUE 15.2.1 5)
233 Should the number of IPPON and WAZA ARI be equal, the decision will be by HANTEI. FALSE 12.2.5
234 In any individual bout, with equal score, and no SENSHU by either Competitor, the first criteria of the decision will be made based on the higher number of IPPON scored in the bout. TRUE 12.2.3 a)
235 If one Competitor has a score indicated by more than one Judge and the score is different between the Judges, the higher will be applied. FALSE 12.1.4
236 The Tatami Manager must notify the central table when a Competitor has been stopped from further competition based on the 10-second rule. TRUE 11.2.4
237 The timekeeper is responsible of starting the 3-minute count for a Competitor who is injured during a bout in progress and requires medical treatment. FALSE 11.2.3
238 The Referee will call YAME when a contestant seizes the opponent and does not perform an immediate technique or throw. TRUE 7.10 e)
239 The Referee indicates the winner by hand signal and the order (AKA/AO NO KACHI), and by this action also resolve any tie. TRUE 12.2.7
240 When a contestant seizes the opponent, the Referee will give several seconds for the contestant to perform a throw or technique. FALSE 9.1.1 13)
241 The Coach / NF representative will request the official protest from the Tatami Manager. TRUE 13.1.6
242 The Referee can stop the match and give a point without the Judges opinion. FALSE 8.1
243 If the referee does not call the doctor in a 10 second rule situation, Kansa must blow the whistle. TRUE 15.5.4 14)
244 The winning team is the one with the most bout victories excluding those won by SENSHU. FALSE 12.5.1
245 The red and blue belts must be no longer than three-quarters thigh length. TRUE 2.2.1 f)
246 Failure of a Coach / NF representative to deliver a protest in a timely manner can lead to its rejection. TRUE 13.1.7
247 The correct penalty for feigning an injury when the judges have determined that the technique in fact was a score is HANSOKU. FALSE 10.4.5
248 The information of officials implicated in the protest is completed by the Tatami Manager. TRUE 13.1.8
249 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the contestants are disqualified from that category, although it does not affect participation in another category. TRUE 6.4
250 Competitors are entitled to a rest period of time between matches, equal to the standard duration time of the match. The exception is in the case of change of equipment color, where this time is extended to five minutes. TRUE 5.5
251 In any bout, if after full time the scores are equal, but one contestant has obtained “first unopposed score advantage” (SENSHU), that contestant will be declared the winner. TRUE 12.2.1
252 By “first unopposed score advantage” (SENSHU) is understood that one contestant has achieved the first instance of scoring on the opponent without having the opponent also score before the signal. TRUE 12.2.2
253 Where both contestants score before the signal, no “first unopposed score advantage” is awarded and both contestants retain the possibility of SENSHU later in the bout. TRUE 12.2.2 l)
254 In the event that a competitor falls, is thrown, or knocked down and does not regain his or her feet immediately, the Referee will call the doctor, and at the same time start a count to ten indicating his count showing a finger for each second. FALSE 11.2.4
255 An audible signal will be given by the timekeeper 15 seconds before the actual end of the bout and the Referee will announce “ATOSHI BARAKU”. TRUE Appendix 1
256 Kansa must remain silent if the referee gives a warning or penalty for passivity during ATOSHI BARAKU. FALSE 15.5.4 9)
257 In individual categories a bout can be declared a tie. TRUE 12.2.4
258 For all competition system the Coach will be allowed one video review card for the athlete. TRUE 14.17
259 For Round-robin in groups of four the Coach will be allowed one VR card for each participant in the round-robin phase. TRUE 14.17
260 The Competitor may ask the Coach to request a video review discretely. TRUE 14.3
261 The video review can be requested by the Coach in instances where the Judges awarded a lower score than, in the opinion of the Coach, should be for a higher scoring technique. TRUE 14.4
262 The Video Review Supervisor may only award points if scoring before or simultaneously with the other Competitor. FALSE 14.6
263 The last 6 seconds before the bout was stopped for the request will always be evaluated for Video Review. TRUE 14.7
264 If both Coaches requests video review at the same time, the Video Supervisor may only award the point to whoever is deemed to score first. TRUE 14.9
265 Simultaneous scoring techniques can be awarded to both Competitors in Video Review. TRUE 14.9
266 The Video Review Supervisor may not overrule any decision by the corner judges with the exception of SENSHU. TRUE 14.12
267 Tatami manager must supervise that KANSA stops the bout to instruct the Referee regarding a contravention of the Rules of Competition. TRUE 15.2.1 3)
268 Referee indicates fouls observed, and impose warning and penalties as required by the rules. TRUE 15.3.1 7)
269 Referee breaks the tie in case of HANTEI. TRUE 15.3.1 10)
270 It is always KANSA ́S responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the rules before each bout. TRUE 15.5.3
271 In the event that the Referee does not hear the time-up bell, KANSA will blow his whistle. FALSE 15.6.2
272 In two judging system, the Corner Judges will assist the Referee by giving signals for JOGAI, excessive contact, and skin touch for categories where this contravenes the rules. TRUE Appendix 5
273 In two judging system, the Referee remain autonomous in applying warnings and penalties. TRUE Appendix 5
274 In two judging system, if the two Judges, or one Judge and the Referee, show different points for the same competitors, the higher will be given. TRUE Appendix 5
275 In two judging system, if the two Judges, or one Judge and the Referee show different warnings for the same competitor, the lower will be given. FALSE Appendix 5