5 pages
General Refereeing
Conditions and Requirements for Referees 2026
WKF document outlining conditions and participation requirements for referees at specified 2026 events.
- Version
- 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
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30 pages
Kata Rules
WKF Kata Competition Rules
Official WKF Kata Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
- Version
- Rules Version 2026.0
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
59 pages
Kumite Rules
WKF Kumite Competition Rules
Official WKF Kumite Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
- Version
- Rules Version 2026.01
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
34 pages
Para Karate
WKF Para Karate Kata Competition Rules
Official WKF Para Karate Kata Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.
- Version
- Rules Version 2026.0
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
31 pages
Educational Presentations
WKF Two Judges, One Referee and One Kansa Judging System
WKF study and teaching presentation for the two-judge, one-referee and one-Kansa judging system.
- Version
- January 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
260 pages
Educational Presentations
WKF Kumite Competition Rules Study Guide
WKF visual presentation for studying or teaching the Kumite Competition Rules effective 1 January 2026.
- Version
- January 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
86 pages
Educational Presentations
WKF Kata Competition Rules Study Guide
WKF visual presentation for studying or teaching the Kata Competition Rules effective 1 January 2026.
- Version
- January 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
31 pages
Educational Presentations
WKF Para-Karate Competition Rules Study Guide
WKF study and teaching presentation for Para-Karate competition rules effective 1 January 2026.
- Version
- January 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
5 pages
Competition Procedures
Guidelines for Handling an Official Protest at WKF Events
WKF guidance document concerning the handling of official protests at WKF events.
- Version
- 10 October 2025
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
8 pages
Training Materials
Kata and Para-Karate Examination Questions
WKF examination question paper for Kata and Para-Karate judges, dated 1 December 2025.
- Version
- 1 December 2025
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
17 pages
Training Materials
Kumite Examination Questions for Referees and Judges
WKF examination question paper for Kumite referees and judges, dated 1 December 2025.
- Version
- 1 December 2025
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
2 pages
General Refereeing
WKF Referee Commission Information Notice
Information notice addressed to WKF candidates, referees and judges, dated 24 January 2026.
- Version
- 24 January 2026
- Last reviewed
- Jul 16, 2026
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.