details

Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2027

Time TBC

location

Perth Precinct

The Games Hub

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

21 Mounts Bay Road

PERTH WA 6000

sport category

Individual Sport

Combat Sports

contact

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Perth 2027 WPFG – Karate

rules

World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)

7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA

Phone: (858) 571-9919

Email: [email protected]

WPFGF Abridged Rules

World Karate Federation (WKF)

Antonio Espinos,WKF President Princesa 25, 3o1

28008. Madrid, Spain

Tele: +34 91 535 96 32

Website: www.wkf.net

sport information

Competition will be conducted in Kumite (Individual and Team) and Kata (Individual and Team) divisions.

Athletes will compete in divisions determined by age, gender, rank, and weight, with competitors progressing through a structured elimination format.

A MANDATORY weigh-in will be conducted the day prior to the start of the competition. Each athlete SHALL attend this weigh-in. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they are in attendance for this weigh-in to provide fair competition for all athletes in this event. If you do not attend the scheduled weigh-in, you will be DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT.

All competitors must submit a Report of Medical Examination, signed by a licensed physician, based on a physical exam completed within six (6) weeks of the opening day of competition.

The athlete is required to retain the original completed form and must present it at athlete registration and at the official weigh in. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in inability to compete.

Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027

Event Cost: $40 USD

events & divisions

All events will be offered from 3rd Kyu Belt and upwards, including Black Belt in the following weight and age categories

KUMITE individual divisions

kUMITE TEAM DIVISIONS

Men’s Team Kumite

• Teams consist of five (5) competitors.
• Up to two (2) optional reserve (back‑up) competitors may be registered.
• A minimum of five (5) competitors is required to begin competition.
• A minimum of three (3) competitors is required to continue in subsequent rounds.

Women’s Team Kumite

• Teams consist of three (3) competitors.
• One (1) optional reserve (back‑up) competitor may be registered.
• A minimum of three (3) competitors is required to begin competition.
• A minimum of two (2) competitors is required to continue in subsequent rounds.

KATA individual divisions

KATA TEAM divisions

Men’s and Women’s Teams

• Teams consist of three (3) competitors
• One (1) optional reserve (back‑up) team member may be registered

format

COMPETITION FORMAT

Athletes compete in divisions based on gender, age, experience level, and weight. Bouts are conducted as outlined below with competitors progressing through brackets until division winners are determined.

Bracketing

• Up to five competitors: Round Robin; finals from results.
• Six or more competitors: Group play with draw; Double Elimination finals.

Qualifications:

• All competitors shall possess an identification card, certificate or diploma authorised by a credentialed school or instructor.
• All competitors, whether amateur or professional, will be allowed to compete.

Equipment

The following equipment is required for Individual and Team Kata categories:

• White, WKF-approved, karate-Gi without stripes, piping, or personal embroidery, other than those specifically allowed by the WKF rules. Karate-Gi with red/blue embroidery on the shoulders are permitted but not required for this event.
• WKF-approved red and blue belts.

The following equipment is required for Individual and Team Kumite categories:

• White, WKF-approved, karate-Gi without stripes, piping, or personal embroidery, other than those specifically allowed by the WKF rules. Karate-Gi with red/blue embroidery on the shoulders are permitted but not required for this event.
• WKF-approved red and blue belts.
• WKF-approved red and blue gloves/mitts.
• Mouth Guard/Gum Shield.
• WKF-approved body protector (male or female design as applicable).
• WKF-approved red and blue shin and foot protectors.

WKF-approved groin guards for male competitors

awards

Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third in each division (with dual bronze medals for third).

Awards ceremonies will take place daily following the conclusion of competition.

competition

All competitors must attend a mandatory meeting on the evening before the competition for weigh-ins and rules briefing.

All competitors must produce their Report of Medical Examination at this time.

getting there

This venue is NOT serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.

All sports within the Perth Precinct are accessible via public transport using your free WPFG Smartrider.

The Games Hub at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre – Home of Karate.

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