Competition and events
Kumite
* IndividualKumite Rules
The result of a bout is determined by a contestant obtaining a clear lead of eight points, having the highest number of points at time-up, obtaining a decision (''hantei'' ), or by an accumulation of prohibited behaviors imposed against a contestant.Scoring & Penalties
*''Ippon'' (three points) **''Jodan'' (head, face, neck) kicks **Any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent *''Waza-ari'' (two points) **''Chudan'' (abdomen, chest, back, side) kicks *''Yuko'' (one point) **''Tsuki'' (punch) **''Uchi'' (strike) *Prohibited behavior **Category 1 ***Techniques which make excessive contact, in regards to the scoring area attacked, or make contact with the throat ***Attacks to the arms or legs, groin, joints, or instep ***Attacks to the face with open hand techniques ***Dangerous or forbidden throwing techniques **Category 2 ***Feigning or exaggerating injury ***Exit from the competition area (''jogai'' ) not caused by the opponent ***Self-endangerment by indulging in behavior which exposes the contestant to injury by the opponent, or failing to take adequate measures for self-protection (''mubobi'' ) ***Avoiding combat as a means of preventing the opponent having the opportunity to score ***Passivity – not attempting to engage in combat (cannot be given after less than the last 10 seconds of the match) ***Clinching, wrestling, pushing, or standing chest-to-chest without attempting a scoring technique or takedown ***Grabbing the opponent with both hands for any other reason than executing a takedown upon catching the opponent's kicking leg ***Grabbing the opponent's arm or ''karategi'' (uniform) with one hand without immediately attempting a scoring technique or takedown ***Techniques which, by their nature, cannot be controlled for the safety of the opponent, and other dangerous and uncontrolled attacks ***Simulated attacks with the head, knees, or elbows ***Talking to or goading the opponent ***Failing to obey the orders of the referee *Warnings and penalties **''Chukoku'' is imposed for the first instance of a minor infraction in the applicable category. **''Keikoku'' is imposed for the second instance of a minor infraction in that category, or for infractions not serious enough to merit ''hansoku-chui''. **''Hansoku-chui'' is a warning of disqualification usually imposed for infractions for which a ''keikoku'' has previously been given in that bout; it may be imposed directly for serious infringements which do not merit ''hansoku''. **''Hansoku'' is the penalty of disqualification following a very serious infraction or when a ''hansoku-chui'' has already been given. In team matches, the offender's score will be zeroed and the opponent's score will be set at eight points. **''Shikkaku'' is a penalty of disqualification in which the offender is expelled from the entire tournament. Generally, it is given for particularly severe infringements, beyond that which would normally result in ''hansoku'' being given. In a team match, the offender’s score is set to zero, and the non-offender’s score is set to eight points, as with a normal ''hansoku''.Kata
* Individual kata – men and women * Team kata (synchronized) – men and women * Team kata withRules
1. Conformity - with standards in form and style (Ryu-ha) 2. Technical performance: * Techniques * Stances * Transitional movements * Timing/Synchronisation * Correct breathing * Focus (Kime) * Technical difficulty 3. Athletic performance: * Strength * Speed * Balance * Rhythm 4. Fouls: * Minor loss of balance * Performing a movement in an incorrect or incomplete manner * Asynchronous movement * Use of audible cues * Belt coming loose * Time wasting * Cause injury in the execution of BunkaiList of Karate World Championships
All-time medal table
The following reflects the all-time medal counts as of the 2021 World Karate Championships:See also
* Asian Karate ChampionshipsReferences
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