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WORLD KARATE FEDERATION

KUMITE COMPETITION RULES

Valid from 1.1.202 4

CONTENT

• INTRODUCTION
• ARTICLE 1: KUMITE COMPETITION AREA
• ARTICLE 2: AT TIRE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• ARTICLE 3: ORGANISATION OF KUMITE COMPETITIONS
• ARTICLE 4: THE REFEREE PANEL
• ARTICLE 5: DURATION OF BOUT
• ARTICLE 6: KIKEN – FAILURE TO AP PEAR AT THE TATAMI
• ARTICLE 7: STARTING, SUSPENDING AND ENDING O F MATCHES
• ARTICLE 8: SCORING
• ARTICLE 9: PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR
• ARTICLE 10: WARNINGS & PENALTIES
• ARTICLE 11: INJUR IES AND ACCIDENTS IN COMPETITION
• ARTICLE 12: CRITERIA FOR DECISION
• ARTICLE 13: OFFICIAL PROTEST
• ARTICLE 14: VIDEO REVIEW REQUEST
• ARTICLE 15: POWERS AND DUT IES OF OFFICIALS
• ARTICLE 16: ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE
• EVENT PROGRAMME ARTICLE 17: ADOPTATION OF THESE RULES T0 EVENTS OUTSIDE THE WKF OFFICIAL
• ARTICLE 18: ISSUES NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY THE RULES
• APPENDIX 1: THE TERMINOLOGY
• APPENDIX 2: GESTURES AND FLAG SIGNALS
• APPENDIX 3: CATEGORIES, AGE & WEIGHT DIVISIONS
• APPENDIX 4: OFFICIAL PROTEST FORM
• APPENDIX 5: TWO JUDGE SYSTEM (APPLICABLE TO YOUTH LEAGUE ONLY)
• APPENDIX 6: SUMMARY TABLE OF W INNING CRITERIA AND TIE RESOLUTION

1.5 Two mats are inverted with the red (or otherwise coloured) side turned up in one metre distance from the mat centre to form a boundary between the Competitors. When starting or resuming combat the Competitors will be standing front and centre on the mat facing each other. 1.6 The Referee (SHUSHIN) will be standing centred between the two mats facing the Competitors at a distance of two metres from the boundary of the competition area. 1.7 Each Judge (FUKUSHIN) will be seated at the corners on the Tatami in the safety area. The Referee may move around the entire Tatami, including the safety area where the Judges are seated. Each Judge will be equipped with a red and a blue flag or electronic signal device. 1.8 The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be seated at the official table. He/she will be equipped with a whistle. 1.9 The Score Supervisor will be seated at the official score table besides the score/timekeeper, and where video is deployed, so will the Video Review Supervisors. 1.10 Coaches will be seated outside the safety area, on their respective sides of the Tatami towards the official table. In cases where the configuration of Tatami makes it impractical to place the Coaches facing the official table, they may instead be placed on each side of the official table. If in such cases video review is used, Coach supervisors must be deployed. 1.11 Where the Tatami area is elevated, the Coaches will be placed outside the elevated area behind their respective Competitors.

ARTICLE 2: AT TIRE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

2.1 Referees and Judges 2.1.1 The official uniform will be as follows: a) A single-breasted navy-blue blazer (colour code 19-4023 TPX). b) Plain light-grey trousers without turn-ups (colour code 18-0201 TPX). c) A white shirt with short sleeves. d) Plain dark blue or black socks and black slip-on shoes for use on the match area. e) An official tie, worn without tiepin. f) A black whistle with a discreet white cord for the whistle. 2.1.2 The following additions to attire are allowed: a) A plain wedding band. b) Voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF. c) A hairclip and discreet earrings. d) Hair must be worn off the shoulders and make-up must be discreet. e) Heels of more than 4 cm may not be worn with the uniform. It is strictly forbidden for officials to wear smart-watches and make use of private electronic devices within the field of play. 2.1. 3 Referees and Judges must wear the official uniform at all tournaments, briefings, and courses. 2.1.4 For multisport events where a cross-sport uniform is provided for Referees at the cost of the LOC with the feel & look of the specific event, the official uniform for Referees might be substituted by that common uniform, provided that it is requested in writing to the WKF by the event organiser and formally approved by the WKF. 2.1.5 If the Chief Referee agrees, refereeing officials may be allowed to remove their blazers. 2.1.6 The Referee Commission or Chief Referee may refuse the participation of any official who does not comply with this regulation. 2.2 Competitors 2.2.1 Competitors must wear a WKF approved white Karategi without piping or personal embroidery other than specifically allowed by the WKF EC and specified in the bulletin for the competition: a) For all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 - Premier League, Series A and Youth League), the Karategi must have embroidered brands on the shoulders in respectively red or blue according to the draw. This applies equally to individuals and teams. There is no WKF requirement for the Team members wearing the same brand of Karategi. b) Only the original manufacturer’s labels may be displayed on the Karategi.

e) Competitors or Teams must wear a WKF Approved red belt (AKA) or blue belt (AO) as allocated by the draw, without any personal embroideries or advertising or markings other than the customary label from the manufacturer. Belts of grade cannot be worn during the bout. f) The red and blue belts must be around five centimetres wide and of a length sufficient to allow fifteen centimetres free on each side of the knot but not longer than three- quarters thigh length. g) The jacket, when tightened around the waist with the belt, must be of a minimum length that covers the hips, but must not be more than three-quarters thigh length. h) Female Competitors can wear a plain white T-shirt beneath the Karate jacket. i) Jackets without ties cannot be used. The jacket ties holding the jacket in place must be tied at the beginning of the bout. If they are torn off during the bout, the Competitor is not required to change the jacket. j) The maximum length of the jacket sleeves must be no longer than the bend of the wrist and no shorter than halfway down the forearm. k) Jacket sleeves cannot be rolled up. l) The trousers must be long enough to cover at least two thirds of the shin and must not reach below the anklebone. Trouser legs cannot be rolled up. 2.2. 2 The WKF Executive Committee can authorise the display of special labels or trademarks (BRAND LOGOS) of approved sponsors. 2.2. 3 Competitors must keep their hair clean and cut to a length that does not obstruct smooth bout conduct. Hachimaki (headband) will not be allowed. 2.2. 4 Hair slides are prohibited, as are metal hairgrips. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited. One or two discreet rubber bands on a single ponytail is permitted. 2.2.5 Competitors may use voluntary religious headwear approved by the WKF: A black plain fabric head scarf covering the hair, but not the neck or throat area. 2.2.6 Competitors must have short fingernails and must not wear metallic or other objects, which might injure their opponents. The use of metallic teeth braces must be approved by the Referee and the Tournament Doctor. The Competitor accepts full responsibility for any injury. 2.2.7 The following protective equipment is compulsory: a) WKF approved mitts, one Competitor wearing red and the other wearing blue. b) Gum shield. c) WKF approved body protector (respectively male and female design as applicable) d) WKF approved shin pads, one Competitor wearing red and the other wearing blue. e) WKF approved foot protection, one Competitor wearing red and the other wearing blue. f) WKF approved groin guards for male Competitors. In addition, for Competitors under 14 years of age the use of WKF approved WKF Helmet and External Chest Protector is compulsory. 2.2.8 Glasses are forbidden. Soft contact lenses can be worn at the Competitor's own risk. 2.2.9 The wearing of any unauthorised apparel, clothing or equipment is forbidden.

2.2.10 It is the duty of the Match Supervisor to ensure, before each match or bout, that the Competitors are wearing the approved equipment. All protective equipment must be WKF Approved. 2.2.11 In the case of Continental Federations, they will limit themselves to providers and brands already approved for WKF. National Federation must also accept all WKF approved equipment for all local, regional or national competitions. 2.2.12 The use of bandages, padding, or supports because of injury, must be approved by the Referee and done or approved by the Tournament Doctor. 2.2.13 In case that deformities or amputations that do not allow for safe and secure fitting of the protective equipment or could represent a risk to the athlete or their opponents, competitive Kumite will not be permitted. In any doubt, the Referees should ask the doctor for the decision.

2. 2 .1 4 Competitors that appear at the competition area with unauthorized equipment or irregular Karategi will be given two minutes to correct the attire, and the Coach based on the report from the Chief Referee may have his/her coaching license suspended for a period of up to 6 months starting the date after the applicable tournament unless the equipment and attire has been checked beforehand by a WKF Controller. 2.3 Coaches 2.3.1 Coaches must at all times during the tournament, wear the official tracksuit of their National Federation, wear shoes, and display their official identification. The exception is bouts/matches for medals in official WKF events, where male Coaches are required to wear a dark suit, shoes covering the feet, shirt and tie. Female Coaches may choose to wear a dress, pantsuit ,or a combination of jacket and skirt in dark colours and shoes. Sandals, or any other open-toe shoes, are prohibited. 2.3. 2 In addition the following additions to attire are allowed: a) A plain wedding band. b) Voluntary religiously mandated headwear approved by the WKF. 2.3. 3 The Chief Referee can allow Coaches to use the federations official Team t-shirt or a plain coloured t-shirt without writing or logos instead of the track suit jacket.

e) Procedure: A minimum of two WKF officials are required at the weigh-in for each gender. One to check the accreditation/passport of the Competitor and one to record the exact weight on the official weigh-in list. An additional six staff members (official/volunteers) supplied by the host NF should also be available to control the flow of Competitors. Twelve chairs must be supplied. To protect the privacy of the Competitors, officials as well as the staff members supervising the weigh-in, must be of the same gender as the Competitors.

1. The official weigh-in will be done category by category and Competitor by Competitor.
2. All Coaches and other Team delegates must leave the weigh-in room before the start of the official weigh-in.
3. The Competitor is allowed to stand on the scales only once during the official weigh-in period.
4. Each Competitor shall bring to the weigh-in their accreditation card issued for the event and shall present it to the official, who will verify the identity of the Competitor.
5. The official then invites the Competitor to stand on the scales.
6. The Competitor shall weigh-in wearing only underclothing (men/boys – underpants, women/girls – underpants and bra). Any socks or additional complements must be removed.
7. The official supervising the weigh-in shall note and record the Competitor’s weight in kilograms (accurate to one decimal point of a kilogram).
8. The Competitor steps off the scales. NOTE: Photography or filming is not permitted in the weigh-in area. This includes the use of mobile phones and all other devices. 3.3 Seeding 3.3.1 For WKF World Individual Championships - Phase 2, and Karate 1 - Premier League, the four highest ranked Competitors present at the competition are seeded by their respective ranking in the WKF World Ranking as per the day before the competition.
9. 3 .2 For World Senior Team Championships the 3 medallist Teams (gold, silver and bronze) plus the loser of the bronze from the previous World Senior Team Championships will be seeded. [ Transition note: For the first Team World Championship following the event in Budapest 2023, the seeded Teams will be both bronze medal winners instead of one bronze winner and the loser of the bronze final – as Budapest is the last World Team Championships with two bronze medals.] 3. 4 Competition formats
10. 4 .1 Karate kumite competition take the forms of individual competition divided by gender, age groups, and weight categories and/or Team competition divided by gender without weight categories, and can be organised in several formats: a) Elimination system with repechage for individuals or Teams. (Used unless otherwise specified for the competition).

b) Round-robin in groups followed by Elimination for individuals or Teams. Used for individual Premier League competitions and the Senior Kumite World Championships for both individuals and Teams). c) Two-pool Round-robin system (used for multisport games).

3. 4 .2 The Elimination system with repechage will be applied unless otherwise is pre-determined for a specific competition or series of tournaments.
4. 4 .3 For individual competition in Premier League, the Senior Individual World Championships and the World Team Championships the Round-robin system followed by Elimination is applied.
5. 4 .4 For multisport games, such as continental games, Olympic Games, or other multisport events, the format of competition will be determined for each event depending on modalities included and restriction in participation. The format used is normally a two-pool system where the winners of the pools go to the final. 3. 5 Composition of kumite Teams
6. 5 .1 Matches in kumite for male Teams consist of 5 bouts. The Team must present 5 participants for the initial match. To participate in Round-robin competition the Team must also have 2 additional back-up Competitor registered for possible participation in subsequent bouts and may also have a third optional back-up Competitor - bringing the maximum size of the Team to 8 Competitors. For any elimination matches, the Team must always have minimum 3 participants in order to compete.
7. 5 .2 Matches in kumite for female Teams consist of 3 bouts. The Team must present 3 participants for the initial match. To participate in Round-robin competition the Team must also have 1 additional back-up Competitor registered for possible participation in subsequent bouts and may also have a second optional back-up Competitor - bringing the maximum size of the Team to 5 Competitors. For any elimination match, the Team must always have minimum 2 participants in order to compete. 3.5.3 In Team kumite competition the Team may change which of the Team members should participate for each match. For a tie-break bout, the Team may submit a single name as they would normally do for a new round. 3.5.4 During Round-robin competition the Team must complete all bouts in order to remain in the competition. If it does not, all bouts and matches will be voided and no victory points and scoring points will be counted. Likewise, all victory points and scoring points earned by other Teams in meeting the Team eliminated will be voided.

3. 6 Fighting order for Teams

3. 6 .1 Before each match, a Team representative must hand to the official table, an official form defining the names and fighting order of the competing Team members.
4. 6 .2 The fighting order form can be presented by the Coach or a nominated Competitor from the Team. If the Coach hands in the form, he/she must be clearly identifiable as such; otherwise, it can be rejected. The list must include the name of the country, the belt colour allocated to the Team for that match and the fighting order of the Team members. Both the Competitors’ names and their tournament numbers must be included, and the form must be signed by the Coach or a nominated person.
5. 6. 3 Coaches must present their accreditation together with that of their Competitor or Team to the Coach Supervisor or Kansa Assistant. The Coach must sit in the chair provided and must not interfere with the smooth running of the bout by word or deed.
6. 6. 4 When lining up before a match, a Team will present the actual fighters for that round. The unused fighter(s) and the Coach will not be included and shall sit in an area set aside for them.
7. 6. 5 The participants can be selected for each round from the full Team. Their fighting order can be changed for each round provided the new fighting order is notified before the round, but once notified; it cannot be changed until that round is completed.
8. 6. 6 The Team will be disqualified (SHIKKAKU) if any of its members or its Coach changes the Team's composition or fighting order without written notification prior to the round.
9. 6. 7 If, through an error in charting, the wrong Competitors compete, then regardless of the outcome, that bout/match is declared null and void. To reduce such errors the Score Supervisor must confirm the winning Competitor/Team with the software technician immediately after the bout/match.
10. 6. 8 In Team matches where an individual loses on account of receiving KIKEN, HANSOKU or SHIKKAKU, any score for the disqualified Competitor will be set to zero, and a score of 8- 0 (counted as YUKO) will be recorded for that bout in favour of the other Team. 3. 7 Round-robin, Individual Competition 3.7. 1 In Individual World Championships – Phase 2 and Premier League competition the 32 participants are divided in 8 groups of 4 Competitors, or less. The winner of each of the eight groups go on to regular quarterfinals, semi-finals and final. The losers to the finalists in the quarter- and semi-finals compete for the bronze medals.

3. 7. 2 According to the number of Competitors (32 or less) the allocation to groups will be as per the following table: Number of Competitors/Groups Competitors per group Notes 8 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 24-32 Competitors Seed ► 3 2 4 1 32 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 The first of each Group qualify. 31 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 30 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 29 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 28 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 27 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 26 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 25 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 24 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 18 - 23 Competitors Seed ► 3 2 4 1 23 4 4 4 4 4 3 The first of each Group and the two Best runner-ups qualify. 22 4 4 3 4 4 3 21 4 3 3 4 4 3 20 4 3 3 4 3 3 19 4 3 3 3 3 3 18 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 17 Competitors Seed ► 3 2 4 1 17 3 3 4 4 3 The first of each Group and the best three runner-ups qualify. 4 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 12-16 Competitors Seed ► 3 2 4 1 16 4 4 4 4 The first and runner-up of each Group. 15 4 4 4 3 14 4 3 4 3 13 3 3 4 3 12 3 3 3 3 3 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 9-11 Competitors Seed ► 3 2 1 (^11 4 4 3) The first and runner-up of each Group, as well as the best two number (^109 43 33 33) threes qualify. 2 Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 6-8 Competitors Seed ► 2 1 (^8 4 4) The first and runner-up of each Group, will compete directly in the (^7 4 3) semifinals. 6 3 3 1 Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Participation: 3-5 Competitors Seed ► 1 (^5 5) Final between first and runner-up of the Group, and only one bronze (^4 4) medal bout. 3 3 3.7.3 Should an individual be disqualified, or for other reason not complete all bouts in the Round- robin the scores of completed or current bouts will be declared nil (results nullified), and its Victory points forfeited unless it is the last bout of the Round-robin Elimination, in which case all the previous results and points remain unchanged. 3.7.4 The winner and runners-up of each group is determined by the most won victory points by counting wins as three points each, a draw where points are scored as 1 point – and a draw with no points scored, or a loss, as zero. 3.7.5 The winners of the semi-finals will then go on the final where they compete for gold and silver. 3.7.6 Those who have lost to the finalists in the quarter finals and semi-finals will compete for the bronze medals (One for group 1-4 and one for group 5- 8 ).

• A coach being disqualified from competition and as a result the Competitors of his/her NF do not have any Kumite coach. 3.12.3 If a NF is in any of the above-mentioned situations, and only during a World Championships, the OC Chair may authorize (subject to the President’s ratification) to make an exception.

ARTICLE 4: THE REFEREE PANEL

4.1. Composition 4.1. 1 The Refereeing Panel for each bout shall consist of one Referee (SHUSHIN), four Judges (FUKUSHIN), and one Match Supervisor (KANSA), a Score Supervisor, and where video review is used, two Video Review Supervisors. 4.1. 2 The Referee, Judges, Match Supervisor, Score Supervisor, and Video Review Supervisors of a Kumite bout must not have the nationality or be from the same National Federation of either of the participants or have any other conflict of interest. It remains the duty of any official to self-report on any possible conflict of interest before the bout or match starts.

4. 2 Referees and Judges’ deployment and panel allocation

4. 2 .1 For the eliminatory rounds the RC Secretary will deliver to the software system technician handling the electronic drawing system a list containing the Referees and Judges available per TATAMI. This list is done by the RC Secretary once the Competitors draw is finished and at the end of the Referees Briefing. This list must only contain Referees present at the Briefing and must comply with the above-mentioned criteria. Then for the Referees draw, the software technician will enter the list in the system and 4 Judges, 1 Referee, 1 Match Supervisor (KANSA), and 1 Score Supervisor out of each TATAMI deployment will be randomly allocated as Referee Panel for each bout. 4.2.2 Where video review is used two Video Review Supervisors are allocated in the same manner.
5. 2. 3 For medal bouts the Tatami Managers will provide the RC Chairman and Secretary with a list containing 8 officials from their own TATAMI after the last bout of the eliminatory rounds is finished. Once the list is approved by the RC Chairman it will be given to the software technician to be entered in the system. The system will then randomly allocate the Referee panel, which will only contain 5 out of the 8 officials from each TATAMI. 4.3 Supporting officials 4.3.1 In addition, for facilitating the operation of bouts/matches, 1 Tatami Manager, 3 Tatami Manager Assistants, and 1 Score/Timekeeper shall be appointed plus 2 Kansa Assistants for checking the Competitor’s equipment and 2 Coach Supervisors in instances where the configuration of TATAMI makes it necessary to see the Coaches requests for video review, or for any other reason deemed necessary by the Chief Referee. 4.3.2 Before the start of each match or bout Kansa Assistants will ensure that Competitors’ equipment and Karategi are in accordance with the WKF rules of competition. In competitions where Kansa Assistant is not required it is KANSA`s responsibility to ensure that the equipment is in accordance with the rules before each bout. 4.4 Formalities and change of judges 4.4.1 At the start of a Kumite match, the Referee stands on the outside edge of the match area. On the Referee’s left stand Judges numbers 1 and 2, and on the right stands Judges numbers 3 and 4.

ARTICLE 5: DURATION OF BOUT

5.1 Duration of the Kumite bout is:

• Senior Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time
• Under 21 Male and Female categories: 3 minutes effective time
• Cadet and Junior Male and Female categories: 2 minutes effective time
• Under 14 years 1.5 minutes effective time 5.2 For tournaments without limitation to participation the duration of Elimination bouts may be reduced from 3 minutes to 2 minutes and from 2 minutes to 1.5 minutes, provided that this is announced prior to tournament start in a meeting for both coaches and officials. 5 .3 The timing of the bout starts when the Referee gives the signal to start and stops each time the Referee calls “YAME” or at the signal for full time.

5. 4 The timekeeper shall give a signal, indicating “15 seconds to go” by one short burst with the buzzer, and “time up” by two short bursts with the buzzer. The “time up” signal marks the end of the bout.
6. 5 Competitors are entitled to a rest period between bouts, equal to the standard duration time of the bout. The exception is in the case of change of equipment colour, where this time is extended to five minutes.

ARTICLE 6 : KIKEN – FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE TATAMI

6.1 KIKEN is the decision given, when a Competitor or Competitors fail to present themselves when called, are unable to continue, abandon the bout, or are withdrawn on the order of the Tournament Doctor. The grounds for abandonment may include injury not ascribable to the opponent’s actions. 6.2 Individual Competitors or Teams that do not present themselves when called will be disqualified (KIKEN) from that category. In Team matches the score for the bout not taking place will then be set to 8- 0 (counted as YUKO) in favour of the other Team. In individual Round-robin the score for the bout will be set to 4- 0 (counted as YUKO). 6.3 Points earned as a result of the opponent’s disqualification is always counted as YUKO.

6. 4 Disqualification by KIKEN means that the Competitors are disqualified from that category, although it does not affect participation in another category.
7. 5 When announcing disqualification by KIKEN the Referee will signal by pointing his/her finger towards the side of the missing Competitor or Team, announcing “AKA/AO KIKEN”, and then “AKA/AO no KACHI” giving the signal for KACHI (win) for the opponent.