JUDGES & REFEREES
The Referees are a fundamental part of Karate as a sport. The evaluation of the different actions, the quality of the performance, the fair play and the strict compliance with the Rules make possible that the discipline stays aligned with the previously defined competition scenario.
DOCUMENTATION
- - See WKF Referees 15/10/2024
- - WKF Referee Rules
- - WKF Referees Conditions and Requirements 2024
- - WKF Referees Conditions and Requirements 2025
- - Details & methodology for the selection of Officials for the Team World Championships 2024 or/and the Individual World Senior Championships Final Phase 2025
- - WKF Referee Ranking Criteria 2024
- - WKF Referee Ranking Criteria 2025
- - Info to all WKF Candidates and Referees
- - Examination questions - Kata & Para-Karate ENG | ESP | FRA |
- - Examination questions - Kumite ENG | ESP | FRA |
- - WKF Referee Course Application Form
- - WKF Referee Commission: Composition and Duties
- - Guidelines for Handling an Official Protest at WKF Events
- - Go to Statutes & Rules section to learn more on WKF Referee Commission rules and Kata and Kumite rules.