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 (JKA).

A freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking, etc.). A traditional GI white must be worn, no use of weapons, no music is allowed, no time limit. Scoring, judges should be looking for: Basic techniques, Stances, Punches, and Kicks executed with balance, Blocks, Balance, Strength, and Focus.

For a full list of rules and regulations, please download the official WKU forms rule set: Forms Rules