Karate Refereeing Education
Learn the rules, decisions, scoring systems, signals, and competition procedures used in professional Kata, Kumite, and Para Karate events.
A verified competition photograph of Coach Reza Abbasi officiating in Canada will replace this neutral competition-area treatment when supplied.
Instructor and author
Coach Reza Abbasi shares professional educational materials to help athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and developing referees better understand karate competition rules and officiating procedures.
No international refereeing licence is claimed on this page.
Education framework
These modules establish the learning structure. Detailed explanations, signals, diagrams, and examples will be published only after they are checked against the applicable source documents.
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Official and educational documents
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12 verified documents available
General Refereeing
WKF document outlining conditions and participation requirements for referees at specified 2026 events.
Kata Rules
Official WKF Kata Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
Kumite Rules
Official WKF Kumite Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
Para Karate
Official WKF Para Karate Kata Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
Educational Presentations
WKF study and teaching presentation for the two-judge, one-referee and one-Kansa judging system.
Educational Presentations
WKF visual presentation for studying or teaching the Kumite Competition Rules effective 1 January 2026.
Prepared questions
Answers remain unpublished until they are reviewed against the applicable current rule documents.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
A reviewed answer will be published after this topic is checked against the applicable rule document and edition.
Competition rules and procedures may be updated by the relevant governing organizations. Visitors should always confirm that they are consulting the latest applicable official rules.
Third-party documents remain attributed to their issuing organizations. Coach-created educational content will be identified separately as original educational material from SHOTOKAN Karate Regina.