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WKF Kata Seminar Version 9.0 PDF
WKF Kata Seminar Version 9.0 PDF
Kata Seminar
Welcome!
KATA
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Yes! No!
GI jacket
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DECORATIONS
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Discreet pony tail retainer is permitted
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TAPE IS DECORATION
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or the competitor(s)
Guideline 1
Any traditional kata traceable to traditional styles of
karate which is named on the list should be allowed
regardless of style.
Guideline 2
In cases where it is obvious that the kata is the same
Tekki (Shotokan) vs. Naihachin (wado)
Hangetsu (Shotokan) vs. Seisan (Shito & Goju) or Seishan (wado)
Gankakau (Shotokan) vs. Shinto (Wado & Shito)
The Kata should be allowed but must be announced by the name on the list
65 - 128 7
33 - 64 6
17 - 32 5
9 - 16 4
5-8 3
4 2
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The total time allowed for the KATA & BUNKAI
demonstration six (6)minutes
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The countdown clock will start when the
team bow upon starting the kata
Double
disqualification
match for medal
HANTEI
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After Hantei
Bow first to each other and then to the Judges
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Disqualification
Chief Judge will cross and uncross the flags
&
ASSESSMENT
FOULS
DISQUALIFICATION
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What to look for when judging Kata and Bunkai
1. Conformance
2. Technical performance
3. Athletic performance
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CONFORMANCE
KATA PERFORMANCE
Correct form of the style (Ryu-ha) being demonstrated
BUNKAI PERFORMANCE
a. will be given equal importance as the kata itself
b. using the actual movements as performed in the kata
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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Kata & Bunkai
Stances
Techniques
Transitional movements
Timing & synchronization
Correct breathing
Focus/Kime
Control (Bunkai)
Technical difficulty
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ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Kata & Bunkai
Strength
Speed
Balance
Rhythm
Timing (Bunkai)
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FOULS
Balance
Movements
Synchronization
Audible cues
Belt coming loose
Time wasting
Injury
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FOULS
Balance
Minor loss of balance
Movements
Performing a movement in an incorrect or incomplete manner
Failure to fully execute a block or technique
Punching off target
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FOULS
Synchronization
Asynchronous movement
(delivering a technique before the body transition is completed)
Team Kata; failing to do a movement in unison
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FOULS
Audible cues
Use of audible cues such as
stamping the feet - slapping the chest - arms - karate gi
inappropriate exhalation
will automatically be penalized by the judges deducting the
total portion of the score for the technical performance of the kata,
losing one third of the total score for the performance
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FOULS
Time wasting
Including prolonged marching & excessive bowing
Prolonged pause before starting the performance
Injury
Causing injury by lack of controlled technique during Bunkai
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FOUL DISQUALIFICATION
Belt coming loose Belt falling off
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DISQUALIFICATION
Performing/announcing the wrong kata
Exceeding the time limit of 6 min. duration for Kata and Bunkai
GOOD
LUCK!