World Karate Federation: Examination
Q&A
Question 1: If the competition area is elevated another meter
to a total of 3 meters is required on all sides.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, according to 1.5 in the 2023(!)
rules (2024 rules:according to ILLUSTRATION of the
competition area/article 1)
Question 2: Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn.
CORRECT ANSWER : False, 2.1.2.b) (approved by WKF)
Question 3: The karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-
quarters thigh length.
CORRECT ANSWER : False, 2.2.1.g) (NOT be more than
three-quarters thigh length.)
Question 4: The karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-
thirds of the shin.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 2.2.1.l)
Question 5: The karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer
than the bend of the wrist.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 2.2.1.j)
Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER : False 2.2.1.k) (Jacket sleeves cannot
be rolled up.)
Question 7: Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber
band or ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads, and other decorations are prohibited.
CORRECT ANSWER : True 2.2.4 ("One or two discreet
rubber bands on a single ponytail is permitted.")
Question 8: Earrings are allowed if they are covered with
tape.
CORRECT ANSWER : False, 2.2.6 (must not wear metallic
or other objects, which might injure their opponents.)
Question 9: Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the
contestant's own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 2.2.6
Question 10: Contestants must bow properly to each other at
the start and end of the bout.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 7.4
Question 11: The coach may change the team fighting order
during a round.
CORRECT ANSWER : False 3.6.5 (The fighting order once
notified; it cannot be changed until that round is completed.)
Question 12: If a contestant is injured in an individual match
the coach can enter a replacement if he notifies the Organising Commission first.
CORRECT ANSWER : False, no info in the 2024 rules.
Article 3.5 (In individual competition no Competitor may be replaced by another after the drawing has taken place, according to 2020 rules.)
Question 13: Each Judge must be equipped with a red and a
blue flag or electronic signal device.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 1.7
Question 14: If two teams have the same number of victories
and points, a deciding bout will be held.
CORRECT ANSWER : True?, 12.2.4 (HIKIWAKE will be
given unless it is an extra bout to decide a match outcome.) and 12.2.6 (The only time HANTEI is applied to a bout in Team competition is for an additional bout to break a tie)
Question 15: The Match Supervisor (KANSA) will be
equipped with only a whistle.
CORRECT ANSWER : True, 1.8
Question 16: Disqualification by KIKEN means that the
contestants are disqualified from that category.