WKF Kata Seminar Version 9.0 PDF

World Karate Federation
Kata Seminar
Welcome!
© WKF / J. Escalante, Jan. 2015

WKF Competition Rules

KATA
Version 9.0 - January 2015

KATA
Karate Gi & belts

Jacket ties must be tied
Yes! No!
Jackets without ties may not be used

GI jacket
GI jacket Sponsors
DECORATIONS
Discreet pony tail retainer is permitted
TAPE IS DECORATION
The wearing of certain items because

of religious basis are not allowed...
EXCEPTION
WKF homologated black head scarf
Female competitors Referees/judges
The Judges must not have the

nationality of the participants
Five judges will be used
Individual & team competition
The use of traditional weapons
or other equipment is not allowed
If Kiken the opponent does not need to

perform the previously notified kata
If a competitor withdraws after the

opponent has started his performance
the competitor may re-use the kata
This situation is considered

as won by Kiken
bouts for medals in team competition... BUNKAI
It is the responsibility of the coach
or the competitor(s)
to ensure that the Kata as notified to the score table

is appropriate for that particular round!
In Team Kata, all 3 members

must start and finish the Kata facing in the
same direction and towards the Chief Judge
Once performed a kata may not be repeated

Only kata from the official

kata list may be performed
Slight variations as taught by

the contestant’s style (Ryu-ha)
of Karate will be permitted
95 Anan
Anan Dai
Jion
Jitte
Papuren
Passai
Annanko Jyuroku Pinan 1-5
Aoyagi Kanchin Rohai
Bassai Dai Kanku Dai Saifa (Saiha)
Bassai Sho Kanku Sho Sanchin
Chatanyara Kushanku Kanshu Sanseiru
Chinte Kosokun (Kushanku) Sanseru
Chinto Kosokun (Kushanku) Dai Seichin
Enpi Kosokun (Kushanku) Sho Seienchin
Fukygata 1-2 Kosokun Shiho Seipai
Gankaku Kururunfa Seirui
Garyu Kusanku Seisan (Seishan)
Gekisai (Geksai) 1-2 Matsumura Rohai Shinpa
Gojushiho Mattskaze Shinsei
Gojushiho Dai Matusumura Bassai Shisochin
Gojushiho Sho Meikyo Sochin
Hakucho Myojo Suparinpei
Hangetsu Naifanchin (Naihanshin) 1-3 Tekki 1-3
Haufa Nijushiho Tensho
Heian 1-5 Nipaipo Tomari Bassai
Heiku Niseishi Useishi (Gojushiho)
Ishimine Bassai Ohan Unsu (Unshu)
Itosu Rohai 1-3 Pachu Wankan
Jiin Paiku Wanshu
Guideline 1
Any traditional kata traceable to traditional styles of
karate which is named on the list should be allowed
regardless of style.
Unsu (Shotokan) & Unsu (Shorinryu) are

completely different kata, but both should be allowed.
Guideline 2
In cases where it is obvious that the kata is the same
Tekki (Shotokan) vs. Naihachin (wado)
Hangetsu (Shotokan) vs. Seisan (Shito & Goju) or Seishan (wado)
Gankakau (Shotokan) vs. Shinto (Wado & Shito)
The Kata should be allowed but must be announced by the name on the list
Hyakuhashiho (Shotokan) would have to be announced as Suparinpei

Competitors Kata
or Teams Required
65 - 128 7
33 - 64 6
17 - 32 5
9 - 16 4
5-8 3
4 2
The total time allowed for the KATA & BUNKAI
demonstration six (6)minutes
The countdown clock will start when the
team bow upon starting the kata
The countdown clock will stop at the final bow

after the Bunkai performance
A team which does not perform the bows
will be disqualified
A team which exceeds the six minute

period allowed will be disqualified
At Hantei keep flags up

approximately five (5) seconds
Double
disqualification
match for medal
HANTEI
Before beginning (outside the Tatami)

Bow first to the Judges and then to each other
After moving in to the starting position

Bow, announce the Kata and begin
When finishing the kata

Bow again and go back
After Hantei
Bow first to each other and then to the Judges
Disqualification
Chief Judge will cross and uncross the flags
Raise the flag indicating the winner

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

The Kata must be performed with competence
&
Must demonstrate a clear understanding

of the traditional principles it contains
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
ASSESSMENT
FOULS
DISQUALIFICATION
What to look for when judging Kata and Bunkai
1. Conformance
2. Technical performance
3. Athletic performance
CONFORMANCE
KATA PERFORMANCE
Correct form of the style (Ryu-ha) being demonstrated
BUNKAI PERFORMANCE
a. will be given equal importance as the kata itself
b. using the actual movements as performed in the kata
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Kata & Bunkai
Stances
Techniques
Transitional movements
Timing & synchronization
Correct breathing
Focus/Kime
Control (Bunkai)
Technical difficulty
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Kata & Bunkai
Strength
Speed
Balance
Rhythm
Timing (Bunkai)
FOULS
Balance
Movements
Synchronization
Audible cues
Belt coming loose
Time wasting
Injury
FOULS
Balance
Minor loss of balance
Movements
Performing a movement in an incorrect or incomplete manner
Failure to fully execute a block or technique
Punching off target
FOULS
Synchronization
Asynchronous movement
(delivering a technique before the body transition is completed)
Team Kata; failing to do a movement in unison
FOULS
Audible cues
Use of audible cues such as
stamping the feet - slapping the chest - arms - karate gi
inappropriate exhalation
will automatically be penalized by the judges deducting the
total portion of the score for the technical performance of the kata,
losing one third of the total score for the performance
FOULS
Time wasting
Including prolonged marching & excessive bowing
Prolonged pause before starting the performance
Injury
Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during Bunkai
FOUL DISQUALIFICATION
Belt coming loose Belt falling off
DISQUALIFICATION
Performing/announcing the wrong kata
Failing to bow at the beginning and completion of the performance
A distinct pause or stop in the performance for several seconds
Interference with the function of the judges

DISQUALIFICATION
Belt falling off during the performance
Exceeding the time limit of 6 min. duration for Kata and Bunkai
Failure to follow the instructions of the Chief Judge/misconduct

Our future... Please handle with care!

GOOD
LUCK!

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World Karate Federation

© WKF / J. Escalante, Jan. 2015

WKF Competition Rules

Version 9.0 - January 2015

Karate Gi & belts

Jacket ties must be tied

Jackets without ties may not be used

The wearing of certain items because

The Judges must not have the

If Kiken the opponent does not need to

If a competitor withdraws after the

This situation is considered

to ensure that the Kata as notified to the score table

In Team Kata, all 3 members

Once performed a kata may not be repeated

Only kata from the official

Slight variations as taught by

Unsu (Shotokan) & Unsu (Shorinryu) are

Hyakuhashiho (Shotokan) would have to be announced as Suparinpei

The countdown clock will stop at the final bow

A team which exceeds the six minute

At Hantei keep flags up

Before beginning (outside the Tatami)

After moving in to the starting position

When finishing the kata

Raise the flag indicating the winner

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Must demonstrate a clear understanding

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Failing to bow at the beginning and completion of the performance

A distinct pause or stop in the performance for several seconds

Interference with the function of the judges

Belt falling off during the performance

Failure to follow the instructions of the Chief Judge/misconduct

Our future... Please handle with care!

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