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Kata at the Olympics Only kata from the Karate styles recognized by the World Karate Federation (WKF) are allowed at the Tokyo Olympics. Therefore, the Olympic kata list will include only Goju-Ryu kata, Shito-Ryu kata, Shotokan kata and Wado-Ryu kata.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

An athlete receives two points for winning a bout and one point for a tie. The top two athletes from each pool (based on points earned for each bout) qualify for the semifinals. If the score is equal at full time of a bout, the winner is the athlete who has scored first (which is called Senshu).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Point sparring consists of rounds lasting between one and two minutes , or by the accumulation of five to ten points. Points are awarded in the following manner: Controlled valid attack or simple kick to trunk: One point. Controlled kick to the body with a turning kick: Two points.

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced that from 1 January 2023 it will be compulsory at all official WKF events to wear “WKF approved” karategis with RED and BLUE embroidered shoulder markings.

The Kumite competition is held in three weight classes (men: −67 kg, −75 kg, +75 kg, women: −55 kg, −61 kg, +61 kg). Fights last for up to three minutes. The aim is to score points using kicks, punches, strikes, throws and sweeps.

Mae-geri, yoko-geri and ushiro-geri are all allowed at ranges jodan, chudan and gedan in all categories including seniors, categories under 18 have to use controlled contact on the head (you do not extend your kick beyond the head).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Kata at the Olympics Only kata from the Karate styles recognized by the World Karate Federation (WKF) are allowed at the Tokyo Olympics. Therefore, the Olympic kata list will include only Goju-Ryu kata, Shito-Ryu kata, Shotokan kata and Wado-Ryu kata.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

An athlete receives two points for winning a bout and one point for a tie. The top two athletes from each pool (based on points earned for each bout) qualify for the semifinals. If the score is equal at full time of a bout, the winner is the athlete who has scored first (which is called Senshu).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Point sparring consists of rounds lasting between one and two minutes , or by the accumulation of five to ten points. Points are awarded in the following manner: Controlled valid attack or simple kick to trunk: One point. Controlled kick to the body with a turning kick: Two points.

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced that from 1 January 2023 it will be compulsory at all official WKF events to wear “WKF approved” karategis with RED and BLUE embroidered shoulder markings.

The Kumite competition is held in three weight classes (men: −67 kg, −75 kg, +75 kg, women: −55 kg, −61 kg, +61 kg). Fights last for up to three minutes. The aim is to score points using kicks, punches, strikes, throws and sweeps.

Mae-geri, yoko-geri and ushiro-geri are all allowed at ranges jodan, chudan and gedan in all categories including seniors, categories under 18 have to use controlled contact on the head (you do not extend your kick beyond the head).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Kata at the Olympics Only kata from the Karate styles recognized by the World Karate Federation (WKF) are allowed at the Tokyo Olympics. Therefore, the Olympic kata list will include only Goju-Ryu kata, Shito-Ryu kata, Shotokan kata and Wado-Ryu kata.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. The styles recognised by the WKF are Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shotokan and Wado-ryu.

An athlete receives two points for winning a bout and one point for a tie. The top two athletes from each pool (based on points earned for each bout) qualify for the semifinals. If the score is equal at full time of a bout, the winner is the athlete who has scored first (which is called Senshu).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Point sparring consists of rounds lasting between one and two minutes , or by the accumulation of five to ten points. Points are awarded in the following manner: Controlled valid attack or simple kick to trunk: One point. Controlled kick to the body with a turning kick: Two points.

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

From 1st January 2023 the use of “WKF Approved Karategi” with embroidered brands on the shoulders in RED or BLUE will be COMPULSORY in all the categories of Kata and Kumite, for all official WKF events (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League).

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced that from 1 January 2023 it will be compulsory at all official WKF events to wear “WKF approved” karategis with RED and BLUE embroidered shoulder markings.

The Kumite competition is held in three weight classes (men: −67 kg, −75 kg, +75 kg, women: −55 kg, −61 kg, +61 kg). Fights last for up to three minutes. The aim is to score points using kicks, punches, strikes, throws and sweeps.

Mae-geri, yoko-geri and ushiro-geri are all allowed at ranges jodan, chudan and gedan in all categories including seniors, categories under 18 have to use controlled contact on the head (you do not extend your kick beyond the head).

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).