WKF Kumite Test 1

1.     If the competition area is elevated another meter to a total of 3 meters is required on all sides.

• TRUE
• FALSE

2.     Any Voluntary religious headwear can be worn.

• TRUE
• FALSE

3.     The Karate-Gi jacket must be more than three-quarters thigh length.

• TRUE
• FALSE

4.     The Karate-Gi trousers must cover at least two-thirds of the shin.

• TRUE
• FALSE

5.     The Karate-Gi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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.

• TRUE
• FALSE

7.     Competitors may wear 1 or 2 discreet rubber band or ponytail retainer in their hair. Ribbons, beads and other decorations are prohibited.

• TRUE
• FALSE

8.     Earrings are allowed if they are covered with tape.

• TRUE
• FALSE

9.     Metallic teeth (dental) braces may be worn at the contestant’s own risk if approved by the Referee and the Official Doctor.

• TRUE
• FALSE

10. Contestants must bow properly to each other at the start and end of the bout.

• TRUE
• FALSE