Kata
Basic Description of how officials judge kata.
Kata (form) is judged by its performance within the confines of karate-do. The performance is based on everything from the presentation, skill, and techniques for every style of karate.
All elements, include, but are not limited to, the correctness of stances, eye level, balance, speed, power, focus timing, posture, level of movement, strength, body connection, athletic ability, and overall control are part of judgment of kata.
This is not limited to any sporting organization, style, or organization. It remains the overall performance of the kata itself.
USA Karate Kata List
Link to USA Karate Rules
All Kata Single Elimination, no repechage.
Ages will be combined: age 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11...
All divisions will be done by two simultaneous athletes at once and decided with flags.
Beginner and novice will be automatically combined. Therefore, all Heian, Penan, or equivalent on the USA Karate list under beginner and novice divisions will be accepted in this division.
Intermediate division will use the intermediate or lower level
Ages will be combined: age 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11...
Advanced kata division an athlete can repeat any kata if it is not repeated directly after the same kata.
In the event Intermediate and Advanced Kata are combined, any kata can be used, however advanced katas cannot repeat the same kata directly after the other as in the Advanced Divisions.
