Registration will commence from 9a.m. Competition to begin at 10a.m. Anyone entered for Kata must be ready to compete at 10a.m.

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1 Registration will commence from 9a.m. Competition to begin at 10a.m. Anyone entered for Kata must be ready to compete at 10a.m. The competition will be in accordance with WKF Competition Rules Version but may have changes or amendments authorised by the Chief Referee. Open to all EKF/WKF members and anyone or group outside the EKF/WKF but not belonging to another World Body. First Aid cover will be in attendance on the day for all Kumite events. The day will start with Kata events. Kumite events will be starting at 12noon approximately. Therefore, any group entering Kumite sections must be at the venue and ready to compete at 12noon. Deposits are non-refundable unless the tournament is cancelled. A confirmation of your entry will be forwarded to you by . Please note - contact us if you do not receive confirmation of your entry application. Referee Panel - Kumite For Kumite, the Referee Panel will consist of 1 Referee (Shushin) and either 2 or 4 Judges (Fukushin) depending on number of Officials available. Decisions will be given in accordance with WKF Competition Rules All decisions will only be given when a minimum of 2 officials give the same signal. REFEREE PANEL - KATA The Referee Panel will consist of 3 or 5 Judges. Chief Referee s decision is final. No protest is allowed with regard to Referee decisions. In the event of queries only the official coach may approach the table. All competitors or spectators must make any query through their coach. Only coaches with a pass will be allowed on the competition areas. Maximum two passes per group. It is the coach and competitors responsibility to ensure that they have placed themselves in the correct category. Changes cannot always be made on the day and no refund will be given under this circumstance. Please note that the Organiser and Chief Referee reserve the right to cancel or merge categories if not enough entrants. As part of our child protection policy anyone wishing to take photos at the competition areas or want to video the event needs to complete an information form and receive a pass. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and joint 3rd places. All categories are completed on the area at the time of the event and medals awarded no finals later in the day!

2 KATA 1d) Kata is judged using the WKF elimination system using RED and Blue flags and three judges. Judges will use the WKF criteria for decisions. 2d) Individual and Team Kata must be performed within the competition area and competitors must begin facing the chief Judge. 3d) Competitors must wear a clean white gi wearing either Red or Blue belt. 4d) In Category KA1 any Kata may be performed and repeated subject to rule 10d. 5d) In categories KA3, KA5, KA7, KA9 and KA11 any Kata may be performed but not repeated consecutively subject to rule 10d. 6d) In Categories KA2, KA4, KA6, KA8, KA10 and KA12 any Kata may be performed but NOT repeated. Repetition will result in disqualification. 7d) In Team/Pairs Kata the performance of Bunkai will not be required. 8d) Team/Pairs, the Kata can be repeated. 9d) In Categories KA1 KA4, both competitors will compete simultaneously with the exception of the Final. 10d) In all Categories 4th Kyu & Below, Only Heian/Pinan or equivalent may be performed with the exception of Semi-Finals & Finals. 11d) In Categories KA6, KA8, KA10 & KA12, any known Style Kata can be performed but must conform to the applicable Style of Karate. Kata must be nominated to the table prior to each round. Any traditional karate kata may be performed with the exception of weapons kata (Kobudo). Variations as taught by the contestant s style of Karate will be permitted. The score table will be notified of the choice of Kata prior to each round. 1. Kata competition takes the form of Team and Individual matches. Team matches consist of competition between three person teams. The Individual Kata match consists of individual performance in separate male and female divisions. 2. The elimination system with repechage will be applied. 3. Slight variations as taught by the contestant s style (ryu-ha) of Karate will be permitted. 4. The score table will be notified of the choice of Kata prior to each round. Only Kata from the official Kata list may be performed.

3 KATA CRITERIA FOR DECISION In assessing the performance of a contestant or team the Judges will evaluate the performance based on the three (3) major criteria; conformance, technical performance and athletic performance. All of the three major criteria are to be given equal importance in the evaluation of the performance. Bunkai are to be given equal importance as the kata itself. 1. Conformance - to the form itself and the standards of the applicable style. (ie A Shotokan Kata must conform to Shotokan) 2. Technical performance a. Stances b. Techniques c. Transitional movements d. Timing/Synchronisation e. Correct breathing f. Focus (kime) g. Technical Difficulty 3. Athletic performance a. Strength b. Speed c. Balance d. Rhythm KATA - Disqualification A competitor or a team of competitors may be disqualified for any of the following reasons: 1) Performing the wrong kata or announcing the wrong kata. 2) Failing to bow at the beginning and completion of the kata performance. 3) A distinct pause or stop in the performance. 4) Interference with the function of the judges (such as the judge having to move for safety reasons or making physical contact with a judge). 5) Belt falling off during the performance. 6) Exceeding the total time limit of 6 minutes duration for Kata and Bunkai. 7) Failure to follow the instructions of the Chief Judge or other misconduct. KATA - Fouls The following fouls, if apparent, must be considered in the evaluation according to above criteria. a) Minor loss of balance. b) Performing a movement in an incorrect or incomplete manner such as failure to fully execute a block or punching off target. c) Asynchronous movement, such as delivering a technique before the body transition is completed, or in the case of team kata; failing to do a movement in unison. d) Use of audible cues (from any other person, including other team members) or theatrics such as stamping the feet, slapping the chest, arms, or karate-gi, or inappropriate exhalation, will automatically be penalized by the judges deducting the total portion of the score for the technical performance of the kata (and thus losing one third of the total score for the performance) e) Belt coming loose to the extent that it is coming off the hips during the performance. f) Time wasting, including prolonged marching, excessive bowing or prolonged pause before starting the performance. g) Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during Bunkai.

4 KUMITE SCORING 1a) WKF 3 point scoring system YUKO (1 point), WAZA-ARI (2 points) & IPPON (3 points) will be in operation. 2a) There is no limit to the amount of points scored in the allotted time. 3a) Categories KU1 KU6 Once a differential of 6 points has been reached the contest is over. 4a) In all other categories once a differential of 8 points is reached the contest is over. 5a) YUKO - awarded for Jodan and Chudan Zuki and Uchi 6a) WAZA-ARI awarded for Chudan Kicks 7a) IPPON awarded for Jodan Kicks and any technique delivered on the thrown or fallen opponent whose torso is on the floor. 8a) All scores must satisfy all six scoring criteria as stated in the WKF rules. (Version ) KUMITE Operation of Matches 1c) All bouts will be 1 minute & 30 seconds. 2c) All bouts will be decided by having the most points at the time up, obtaining a clear lead of 8 points (6 points see 3a above) or by Hantei, Kiken, Hansoku or Shikkaku. 3c) In the event of a tied bout, the bout will be decided by Hantei (Referee Panel Decision). 4c) In Team Kumite 3 person team plus one reserve. Once one team has achieved 2 bout victories the match is over. If bout victories are equal, points will be counted from all 3 bouts. If all is still equal a deciding bout will take place. KUMITE CONTACT 1b) Categories KU1 KU6 & KU16 KU17 (Peewee/Boys/Girls) No head contact with hands or Feet. 2b) Categories KU7 - KU12 & KU18 KU19 (Cadets and juniors) No head contact with Hands, light non-injurious contact with feet only. 3b) Categories KU1 KU12 (Peewees/Boys/Girls/Cadets/Juniors) techniques to the head can score up to a maximum of 10cm from target. 4b) Categories KU13 KU15 & KU20 (Seniors) Techniques to the head can score with hands and feet anywhere between light non-injurious touch and 5cm. 5b) All categories non injurious controlled contact is allowed to the body with regard to the scoring area.

5 KUMITE PROHIBITED BEHAVIOUR CATEGORY 1 1. Techniques which make excessive contact, having regard to the scoring area attacked, and techniques which make contact with the throat. 2. Attacks to the arms or legs, groin, joints, or instep. 3. Attacks to the face with open hand techniques. 4. Dangerous or forbidden throwing techniques. CATEGORY 2 1. Feigning, or exaggerating injury. 2. Exit from the competition area (JOGAI) not caused by the opponent. 3. Self-endangerment by indulging in behaviour, which exposes the contestant to injury by the opponent, or failing to take adequate measures for self-protection, (MUBOBI). 4. Avoiding combat as a means of preventing the opponent having the opportunity to score. 5. Passivity not attempting to engage in combat.(cannot be given after less than the last 10 seconds of the match.) 6. Clinching, wrestling, pushing, or standing chest to chest without attempting a scoring technique or takedown. 7. Grabbing the opponent with both hands for any other reasons than executing a takedown upon catching the opponents kicking leg. 8. Grabbing the opponents arm or karategi with one hand without immediately attempting a scoring technique or takedown. 9. Techniques, which by their nature, cannot be controlled for the safety of the opponent and dangerous and uncontrolled attacks. 10. Simulated attacks with the head, knees, or elbows. 11. Talking to, or goading the opponent, failing to obey the orders of the Referee, discourteous behaviour towards the Refereeing officials, or other breaches of etiquette. Protective Equipment Required: Gum shields are compulsory in all Kumite categories. Contestants must have WKF style Mitts in both Red and Blue. Contestants must wear a clean white karate gi and bring with them a Red belt and a Blue belt. WKF Style Shin/Instep Protectors are Optional in Categories KU1 KU6 but Compulsory in Categories KU7 KU16. Chest Guards and Facemasks are allowed but are not compulsory White elasticated NON-WKF style shin and instep protectors are NOT allowed. Boxes are allowed and must be worn under the gi.

6 WORLD KARATE FEDERATION A1 Anan J2 Jion P3 Papuren A2 Anan Dai J3 Jitte P4 Passai A3 Annanko J4 Jyuroku P5 Pinan 1-5 A4 Aoyagi K1 Kanchin R1 Rohai B1 Bassai Dai K2 Kanku Dai S1 Saifa (Saiha) B2 Bassai Sho K3 Kanku Sho S2 Sanchin C1 Chatanyara Kushanku K4 Kanshu S3 Sanseiru C2 Chinte K5 Kosukun (Kushanku) S4 Sanseru C3 Chinto K6 Kosukun (Kushanku) Dai S5 Seichin E1 Enpi K7 Kosukun (Kushanku) Sho S6 Seienchin F1 Fukygata 1-2 K8 Kosukun Shiho S7 Seipai G1 Gankaku K9 Kururunfa S8 Seirui G2 Garyu K10 Kusanku S9 Seisan (Seishan) G3 Gekisai (Geksai) 1-2 M1 Matsumura Rohai S10 Shinpa G4 Gojushiho M2 Mattskaze S11 Shinsei G5 Gojushiho Dai M3 Matsumura Bassai S12 Shisochin G6 Gojushiho Sho M4 Meikyo S13 Sochin H1 Hakucho M5 Myojo S14 Suparinpei H2 Hangetsu N1 Naifanchin (Naihanshin) 1-3 T1 Tekki 1-3 H3 Haufa N2 Nijushiho Sho T2 Tensho H4 Heian 1-5 N3 Nipaipo T3 Tmorai Bassai H5 Heiku N4 Niseishi U1 Useishi (Gojushiho) I1 Ishimine Bassai O1 Ohan U2 Unsu (Unshu) I2 Itosu Rohai 1-3 P1 Pachu W1 Wankan J1 Jiin P2 Paiku W2 Wanshu Note: Names of some kata are duplicated due to the variations customary in spelling in Romanization In several instances a kata may be known under a different name from style (ryu-ha) to style, and in exceptional instances an identical name may in fact be a different kata from style to style.