The contestants and the officials must wear the specified Karate uniform. Person not complying with the same shall stand debarred.
Organization Of Kata Competition
The kata competition takes place in the Team and individual matches’ format. The participants must perform different kata in each round. Once performed, the move will not be repeated.
Disqualification
A competitor or the team may be disqualified upon the following circumstances:-
Performing or announcing a wrong kata.
Failing to bow at the commencement or completion of each kata
A pause or stop in the performance apart from the allowed ones
Interfering with the function and judgment of the judging panel
Falling off of the belt during the performance
Exceeding with the time limit of six minutes for kata and Bunkai
Failing to comply with the instructions of the Chief Judge or any other misconduct
Fouls
In the following cases a foul is said to have been occurred:-
Minor loss of balance
Failing to perform complete movement or performing iot in an incorrect manner
Asynchronous movement, such as delivering a technique before the completion of the body transition
Using audible cues
Belt becoming so loose that it is coming off the hips while performing
Wasting time
Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during bunkai.
Updated On :17 Jun, 2022
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