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WKF Kata Competition Rules

Official WKF Kata Competition Rules, valid from 1 January 2026.

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Official competition rule document

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TopicReference
Competition area and official attireArticles 1–2, pages 3–7
Competition organizationArticle 3, pages 8–12
Judging panel and evaluationArticles 4–5, pages 13–18
Operation of matches and official protestArticles 6–7, pages 19–22
Eligibility, adaptations, and appendicesArticles 8–10 and appendices, pages 23–30

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