Rules Kata & Kumite

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Simultaneous execution for all divisions except the WKF
All Beg & must perform Kihon Kata and can repeat the same Kata.
All Intermediates cannot perform advanced Kata (refer to the list), can repeat the Kata in the all
All advanced level must perform a different Kata in the It must be different than in the previous round
If / Adv. Combined, they can repeat the same kata in the all rounds.
WKF divisions must preform a different kata in each
DO NOT disqualify any /Nov. divisions under any circumstances.
If any competitors in this category comes to halt, have them repeat the kata then proceed to Hantei.
Disqualification due to the lack of a bow(s) will be only fro WKF/Elite
Participation medals are ONLY for those who did not place in Kata or
All divisions will have two third place finalists in Kata and Kumite
Beginner and Novice will not have repechage.
All Advanced and Intermediate categories will have repechage.

Only licensed referees can function as the center referee or corner
Only licensed judges can work as corner
Judges can only indicate points and Jogai, unless the referee says
Referees CAN NOT asks for point
Fights last 1½ minute for all Age divisions up to
Fights last 2 minutes for 12 to 17 years old Advanced and Elite female and
Fights last 3 minutes for 18-34 Advanced and Elite female and male
All hand to face contact must be penalized for everyone under 17 years of
Skin touch is allowed for those 18 and over with
“Light touch” head kicks are permitted for all
All competitors must wear shin pads in addition to the
In youth divisions, if the shin pads are too big, they are allowed to just use the foot
No jewelry is Headgear is optional for all divisions except those in WKF/Elite divisions.
All Advanced and Intermediate categories will have repechage.
Beginner and Novice categories will not have repechage