Sport

A sport for all

Karate is an easy to understand sport. Any new practitioner or follower can now enjoy the greatness of this discipline by knowing its basic and common rules.

The BKA offers the opportunity for the karatekas & fans to learn more about this thrilling discipline - KARATE.

All the members of BKA family are there to raise the unified voice for karatekas to help in the progress of Karate.

As World Karate Federation (WKF) is the only Governing Body for Karate recognised by International Olympic Committee (IOC), the karate bodies connected to it are the Authentic Karate Governing Bodies.

All the Karate competitions organised by the WKF connected bodies will be  conducted  by Latest WKF Rules.

• Kata - Individual & Team Events

• Kumite - Individual & Team Events

National Federation (KIO)

• Sub Junior (U-14 yrs)

Kata (Male & Female) : 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 yrs

Kumite (Male & Female) :

10 yrs : -25, -30, +30 kg

11 yrs : -30, -35, +35 kg

12 yrs : -35, -40, +40 kg

13 yrs : -40, -45, +45 kg

• Cadet (14/15 yrs or U-16 yrs)

Kata (Male & Female) : Individual & Team

Kumite (Female) : -40, -47, -54, +54 kg

Kumite (Male) : -45, -52, -57, -63, -70, +70 kg

• Junior (16/17 yrs or U-18 yrs)

Kata (Male & Female) : Individual & Team

Kumite (Female) : -40, -48, -53, -59, +59 kg

Kumite (Male) : -50, -55, -61, -68, -76, +76 kg

• U-21 yrs (18/19/20 yrs)

Kata (Male & Female) : Individual & Team

Kumite (Female) : -45, -50, -55, -61, -68, +68 kg

Kumite (Male): -55, -60, -67, -75, -84, +84 kg

• Senior (Kata 16/16+ yrs & Kumite 18/18+ yrs)

Kata (Male & Female) : Individual & Team

Kumite (Female) : -45, -50, -55, -61, -68, +68 kg

Kumite (Male): -55, -60, -67, -75, -84, +84 kg

School Games Federation of India (SGFI)  (Only Kumite)

▪U-14 Boys: -20, -25, -30, -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, +60 kg

▪U-14 Girls: -18, -22, -24, -26, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, +50 kg

▪U-17 Boys: -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, +70 kg

▪U-17 Girls: -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -56, -60, +60 kg

▪U-19 Boys: -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, +70 kg

▪U-19 Girls: -40, -44, -48, -52, -56, -60, +60 kg

Play True

WE FIRMLY SAY NO TO DOPING!

We are truly committed to the fight against doping and as such, preserving fair play, equal competition and ultimately, the very spirit of sport.

It's our duty to protect our sport and our athletes against the harmful effects and abuse of drugs with important information regarding anti-doping.

Every athlete has a right to clean sport. 

Karate showcases a series of Values that represent the main differentiating element of the discipline. Values such as honour, respect, tradition, altruism etc. are at the core of the sport; every karateka gets to know the strength and importance of these values from day one, and their application is fully connected to the true nature of the sport.

Safeguarding all individuals from across the globe involved in Karate is paramount.

Any non-accidental violence include all types of harassment and abuse will not be tolerated.

Knowledge of responsibilities is vital - athletes, coaches and other members of the BKA Family must be aware of their responsibilities.

Everyone in the BKA Family has a duty of care and we should all be committed to fostering the safest sport environment. 

Safety in Karate 

• Tatami

• Karate-Gi

• Karate Belt

• Protections (WKF/ National Federation (KIO) Approved)

In competition compulsory

1. Glove (Mitt)

2. Shin Pad & Foot Protector

3. Body (Chest) Protector

4. Face Mask (Head Guard)

In competition recommended

1. Groin Guard

Out off competition recommended

1. Forearm Protector

In some cases, these guards are different & mandatory on tha basis of Gender & Age.