Official attire see general rules section 1 article 3. The web uses cookies to personalize and facilitate to the maximum the browsing of the user. Once the final call for the sparring division is made at ringside and the seeds have been taken out see seeding rules the division is ready to be set up. Be a humble winner never celebrate on the floor, and congratulate your opponents provided by sensei kent cumberton. Brought to mainland japan in the early 20th century, it has become one of the worlds most popular martial arts and has developed several different styles including shotokan, gojuryu, kyokushinkai and wadoryu. The competition area must be a square measuring eight by eight meters measured from the. Usankf rules for kumite competition the rules of kumite competition for all tournaments, matches, and competitions sanctioned by the usa national karate do federation usankf shall be as stated herein. This is the current official version of skdun competition rules. Competition international traditional karate federation. Respect the judges do not argue your score or points in a fight 2.
Competition a karate contest conducted under the rules of the itkf must conform to the definition of karate. Rules of ibko kumite competition 3 rules of kumite competition 7. International budo karate organization kyokushinkaikan ibko rules of kyokushin kumite competition for children and juniors 1 1. Japan karate association official tournament rules.
It is also very important that the wtokf rules closely follow the rules of the world karate federation, the authorized. When an opponent is downed with any technique, and a well focused, but noncontact, downward punch gedan tsuki follows immediately as part of a combination one halfpoint will be awarded. The purpose of these rules is to ensure fairness and uniformity of judging. The chief referee must be consulted whenever a referee has any difficulties with a decision. Discover the statutes and rules of the world karate federation. Two competitors face each other in a matted competition area of 8m x 8m. Competition area see general rules section 1 article 2.
The purpose of the kugb competition rules is to ensure fairness and uniformity of judging in all competitions organised by the karate union of great britain. If the panel of judges make an official complaint, the competitor may be barred from future competitions. Team competition is conducted between three people in unison against each. Rules of kumite competition team tokey hill karate. Any matters not foreseen in these rules will be referred to the chief referee for a decision. These rules shall be used in all sanctioned competitions, without modification or amendment except as allowed by these rules. The competition area will be a wkf approved matted square, with sides of eight metres measured from the outside with an additional one metre on all sides as a safety area. Feb 27, 2017 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration.
Skdi tournaments follow this basic format with minor exceptions. Iko competition rules in a kyokushin tournament there are five referees. All competitors in karate kumite competitions are required to wear a traditional karate suit known as a gi and this should be plain and without stripes or embroidery. Wukf rules valid from 1st of january 2018 5 world union of karatedo federations rules of karate competition revised in 21.
In january 2019, a pointbased system was adopted for kata. The web of world karate federation hereinafter the web uses cookies. The 1st okinawa karate international tournament competition guidelines. Shotokan karatedo international european federation. Usankf rules for kumite competition the rules of kumite competition for all tournaments, matches, and competitions sanctioned by the usa national karatedo federation usankf shall be as stated herein. Facts and rules of competition karate world karate federation subscribe official world karate federation youtube channel for the dis.
World union of karatedo federations rules of karate competition revised in 21. Wkf competitionrules2019 enpdf linkedin slideshare. For both kumite and kata, wkf rules, effective as of january 2018, have been adopted. Rules naska north american sport karate association.
The kugb competition rules are contained in a pdf portable document format document which can be viewed or downloaded using the link below. Wkf competition rules 2020 world karate federation pdf download. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight metres. Karate is part of the 2020 programme as one of five sports added specifically for 2020 rather than as a permanent sport. It is based on a weaponless combat art, which has continued to develop over thousands of years. The objective of this bulletin is to communicate any issue of the rules that require further clarification, changes of procedures that may not be reflected in the rules, and any. The competition area must be flat and devoid of hazard. Match for non black belts is to 5 points or the most points in 2 minutes. Scoring rules sparring see also article x black belt team sparring section 4. World shotokan karatedo association competition rules. Usa karate may authorize additional special rules as needed for a particular event, tournament, match or competition, or may promulgate unique or novel rules to meet unusual circumstances in accordance with the rules of usa karate, and as such must be approved. Usa karate may authorize additional special rules as needed for a particular event, tournament, match or competition, or may promulgate unique or novel rules to meet unusual circumstances in accordance with the rules of usa karate, and as such must be approved by the tournament director and the chief referee for the event.
Usab competition rules 1120 page 6 seeding means the system to ensure the competition official draw may have a better balanced competition schedule in order to maintain its attractiveness in competition. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight metres measured from the outside with an additional one metre on all. Two declarations of halfpoint constitute a fullpoint victory. A karate tournament may comprise kumite competition andor kata competition. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. Wkf competition rules 2020 world karate federation pdf. Karate competition is a sport, and for that reason some of the most dangerous techniques are banned and all techniques must be controlled. Competition guidelines the 1st okinawa karate international. New version approved by the wkf executive committee for implementation 1. Daily weighin means the daily process of checking registered boxers with document check, medical check and weighin before the boxers bouts of the day. Trained adult competitors can absorb relatively powerful blows on muscled areas such as the abdomen, but the fact remains that the head, face, neck, groin and joints are particularly susceptible to injury.
Eng skdunrulebookmarch 2016 with amendments may 2018. The coach will be assigned a specific place near to the tatami by the tournament director. Homepage kata and kumite competition rules for 2019. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight metres measured from the outside with an additional one meter on all sides as a safety area.
Points are awarded on successfully thrown controlled techniques. The karate competitions at the 2020 summer olympics in tokyo will feature eight events. Be a humble winner never celebrate on the floor, and congratulate your. Karate rules karate is a martial art that originated in okinawa with its history being able to be traced back to the 0s. Statutes and rules of the world karate federation wkf. In accordance to this, all gestures and posturing indicating victory or winning are strictly prohibited. It will be the debut appearance of karate in the olympics. Organization of kata competition kata competition takes the form of team, family team and individual matches. Injuries or accidents during the match kugb competition rules kumite page 5 of 9. The rules of competition for all tournaments, matches, and competitions licensed by aauusa karate shall be as stated herein. All rules enacted by the itkf must always be considered from the standpoint of helping and motivating the participant toward the perfection of human.
Usa national karatedo federation rules of kumite competition. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight metres measured from the outside with an additional two metres on all sides as a safety area. Item 3 rules of conduct for all participants all participants shall act in accordance to the highest standards of ability and of fair play in the spirit of karate do and strive to the utmost respect and dignity towards others participants. Use good control in sparring do not show viscous intent or anger, control your power 3. These rules are based upon the rules adopted by the differen t. All rules enacted by the itkf must always be considered from the standpoint of helping and motivating the participant toward the perfection of human character through unlimited physical and ment seeking. Senior boxer means a male boxer competing with headgear ages 19 to 40. The competition area must be flat and devoid of any hazards.
The rules of competition for all tournaments, matches, and competitions. If the coach request vr and two or more judges show score for the same competitor, the. Skief competition rules shotokan karatedo international european federation version 2. Aiba technical and competition rules 6 aiba technical and competition rules 6 continental multisport games means the multisport event of the respective continent. A competitor who seriously contravenes the rules, may, after consultation with the chief referee, be disqualified from the competition. There will be a clear safety area of two metres on. In addition to this there is one head judge, who is not actively judging during the bout, however, the final decision rests with the head judge. One arbitrator shall be stationed at a kumite event.
Article 2 definition of traditional karate and traditional karate competition traditional karate is the art of selfdefense, which evolved in japan as one of budo martial arts. Any other versions published on other websites might not be the most uptodate. It is the goal of the miami valley tournament association to maintain a set of rules that are easy to understand and fairly applied. These rules shall be used in all licensed competitions, without modification or amendment for events which qualify athletes for further competition. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and his or her computer and do not provide references that allow the users personal data to be deduced. Apr 08, 2016 facts and rules of competition karate world karate federation subscribe official world karate federation youtube channel for the dis. Aiba rules means the aiba technical and competition rules, aiba code of ethics, aiba disciplinary code, aiba regulations, aiba antidoping rules, aiba medical rules and any other rules that are developed by aiba to govern aob competitions and its participants. They will be used in all competitions organised by the karate union of great britain. Supervisor means the person who is appointed by usa boxing to be responsible for all technical. The tournament shall consist of preliminary rounds in okinawa and overseasmainland japan, and the main tournament. Skief competition rules shotokan karate do international european federation version 2. Kata and kumite competition rules for 2020 kumite rules.