Divisions
WKU hosts a magnitude of different disciplines. You can find up to date disciplines and rules sets below!
Note: Each WKU event elects to choose what disciplines to include within its event. Certain circumstances also allow for specific rules within the WKU rule set for a specific discipline to be modified to accommodate specific circumstances. Please ensure rules are reviewed for the event you are attending!
WKU Forms
WKU hosts a multitude of form divisions. Note: Not all divisions are included at all WKU events.
Hard Style
Hard Style (HS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a hard style martial art including Karate and Taekwondo.
Hairstyle forms must use traditional moves only. A traditional form / Kata must resemble a traditional work; an adaptation will be acceptable if added moves are traditional.
Karate Kata
Karate Kata (KK) Forms are traditional forms derived in a Karate discipline. Taekwondo and other hard style forms are not allowed.
Karate Kata forms must use traditional moves only. A traditional form / Kata must resemble a traditional work; only traditional Japaneses Katas are allowed
Korean Style
Korean Style (KS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a Korean discipline. Karate and other hard style forms are not allowed.
Korean-Style forms must use traditional moves ITF Forms. A traditional form / Pomse / Hyong must resemble a traditional work; an adaptation will be acceptable
Soft Style
Soft Style (SS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a soft style discipline. Hard style forms are not allowed.
Gymnastic type moves are permissible, provided that they are within the style, for example: Wu-Shu, but they must be practical. An adaptation is acceptable if added moves ar
Free Style
Free Style (FS) Forms is traditional or non traditional forms derived from any discipline type or self created where music is used.
Music must be used, and the choreography to the music is of high importance. The use of weapons is strictly forbidden. The use of stage props such as
Musical Weapons
Musical Weapons (MW) Forms are traditional or non traditional forms derived in any traditional discipline or created.
Music and weapons must be used, and the choreography to the music is highly important. The use of stage props such as Lasers, Smoke, Fire or “dry Ice”
Weapons No Music
Weapons No Music (WN) Forms is traditional forms derived in any traditional discipline.
Weapon traditional forms must use traditional moves only. A traditional form / Kata must resemble a traditional work; an adaptation will be acceptable if added moves are traditional. A high kic
Free Style Team Forms
Free Style Team (FT) Forms are traditional or non traditional forms derived in any traditional discipline or self created where music is used.
Music must be used, and the choreography to the music is of high importance. The use of stage props such as Lasers, Smoke, Fire or &l
Karate Weapons
Karate Weapons forms must use traditional moves only. A traditional form / Kata must resemble a traditional work; only traditional Japaneses Katas and Japaneses traditional Weapons, for example a real “Oak BO” are allowed (JKA) and not a plastic Weapon.
A freestyle form is n
Vetrans Traditional
Vetran Traditional (VT) Forms are traditional forms from a multitude of disciplines.
Vetrans Traditional forms must be using traditional moves based on corn, Japaneses or chines style only. A freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking, etc.).
A traditional Dress (Japane
Traditional Team Forms
Traditional Team (TT) Forms are traditional forms derived in any traditional discipline.
Traditional team forms must be using traditional moves based on Korean, Japaneses or chines style only. A freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking, etc.).
A traditional
ITF Forms
ITF Forms are a strict traditional ITF form. A freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking etc.…). A traditional GI or Dobok must be worn, no use of weapons, no music is allowed.
Scoring judges should be looking for: Basic ITF techniques, Stances, Punches, and Kicks
WKU Tatami Combat Sports
WKU hosts a multitude of Tatami combat sports. Note: Not all Tatami sports are offered at all WKU events.
Point Fighting
Point Fighting (PF) is a modern take on the traditional karate Kumite. It is a point based tatami combat sport, operating at high speeds and with extraordinary precision.
In Pointfighting, or Semi contact the fight gets interrupted after every successful hit and competitors move b
Kick Light Karate Continuous - Light Contact
Kick Light Karate Continuous - Light Contact or Kick Light (KL) is a variation of the Karate Continuous - Light Contact. It follows the same rule sets as Light Contact with the exception of techniques under the belt. Kicks to the inner and outer thigh are permitted however they must remain
Karate Kumite
Karate Kumite (KK) is the traditional karate Kumite point sparring. It is a point based tatami combat sport, operating at high speeds and with extraordinary precision and control.
By Traditional Karate Kumite, the individual match in adult categories is decided by “Sho
Karate Continuous - Light Contact
Karate Continuous - Light Contact or Light Contact (LC), is a hybrid of Karate Continuous - Full contact and Semi contact/Pointsfighting. In contrast to the score-and-break rhythm of the semicontact bouts, the sparring is continuous without interference by the referee as long as no foul pl
Kyokushin Knockdown Karate
Kyokushin Knockdown Karate or Kaikan is a style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded in 1964 by Korean-Japanese karate master, Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.
Kyokushin is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard training. It is the hardest Karate in the World.
Sport Arnis
Brought to you by the Eskrima, Kali, Arnis Coalition in, WKU is proud to announce the adoption of Sport Arnis, padded stick & knife fighting!
This form of a contest is a safe form of competition which simulates bladed weapon competition. The philosophy of padded point sparring is &ldquo
WKU Ring Sports
WKU hosts a multitude of ring sports. Note: Ring sports are only offered at select WKU events.
Kickboxing (K1)
Kickboxing (KB) or K1, is a full contact ringsport discipline.
The discipline permits the majority of general kickboxing techniques, including low kicks to the inner and outer part of the thigh, clinches and knees (conditions apply).
For a full list of rules and regulations, please d
Karate Continuous - Full Contact
Karate Continuous - Full Contact or Full Contact (FC) is a full contact ringsport discipline.
The discipline permits a select number of techniques all above the belt. Knees and elbows are not permitted. No low kicks.
For a full list of rules and regulations, please download the
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