Japan Karatedo Federation
The Japan Karatedo Federation is Japan’s national Karate federation, coordinating regional, school, workplace and style organisations, competition, qualifications and national teams.
Karate competition
Karate Competition Rules
Karate competition rules differ by organisation and event; this guide explains current JKF kumite and kata rules, scoring and major limitations.
Karate Kata
Karate kata are prescribed forms that preserve movement and tactical principles, with different names, sequences and performance methods across Okinawan and Japanese traditions.
Kumite
Kumite is Karate partner practice, ranging from prearranged drills to free sparring and rule-governed competition, with different methods across styles.