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The '''Efladian Karate Federation''' ('''EKF''', Efladian Alman: '''Eflader Karate Verband, EKV''') is the efladian governing body of [[sport karate]] in Eflad. It was formed in 1964, is the only karate organization recognised by the [[Efladian Olympic Committee (Pacifica)|Efladian Olympic Committee]] and has more than ninety thousand members. The EKF organizes the [[Efladian Karate Championships (Pacifica)|Efladian Karate Championships]], which are each held every other year. The President of the EKF is Thomas Iohan, and the headquarters are located in [[Tehnograd (Pacifica)|Tehnograd]], [[Eflad]]. All the styles are officially recognised by the EKF. | The '''Efladian Karate Federation''' ('''EKF''', Efladian Alman: '''Eflader Karate Verband, EKV''') is the efladian governing body of [[sport karate]] in Eflad and the official karate national team of Eflad. It was formed in 1964, is the only karate organization recognised by the [[Efladian Olympic Committee (Pacifica)|Efladian Olympic Committee]] and has more than ninety thousand members. The EKF organizes the [[Efladian Karate Championships (Pacifica)|Efladian Karate Championships]], which are each held every other year. The President of the EKF is Thomas Iohan, and the headquarters are located in [[Tehnograd (Pacifica)|Tehnograd]], [[Eflad]]. All the styles are officially recognised by the EKF. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Wikipedia:Karate|Karate]] was introduced into [[Eflad]] around the 1950s by [[People of the Frost Empire (Pacfica)|people of the Frost Empire]]. In 1961, Robert Peko was appointed as first President of EKV. | [[Wikipedia:Karate|Karate]] was introduced into [[Eflad]] around the 1950s by [[People of the Frost Empire (Pacfica)|people of the Frost Empire]]. In 1961, Robert Peko was appointed as first President of EKV. | ||
==Competition and events== | ==Competition and events== | ||
The Efladian Karate Federation sets the rules for competiions and its formats. There are many local competitions organised by the EKV, most notable are: | |||
* Municipal Championships, | |||
*Regional Championships (one competition per state), | |||
*[[Efladian Karate Championship (Pacifica)|National Championship]] | |||
There are interregional championships, such as the West and East Championship, and regional leagues such as the Doraret League. | |||
=Format= | |||
The format of the competitions varies from category to category. For Kata single there is a preliminary knock out round where participants perform katas against each other after the classical tree system which determines 4 finalists. If a round was to have more than 16 competitors, the gorup is split into two pools which produce two finalists each. In the final round, the participants perform katas after one another, however they are rated by judges. The highest and lowest ratings are crossed out, an average is made from the remaining three. The karatekasare sorted per their average. If two karatekas have the same rating average, the one with the highest lowest rating wins. If the lowest ratings are the same, the same procedure is done with the highest ratings, then the second lowest etc. If all ratings are the same, the karatekas must perform a new kata until a winner is decided. For Kata Teams the preliminaty round is conducted by the rating syste, until only 4 teams remain. The final round is conducted in the same way, the kata single final round is. For kumite there is a knock out system from the very beginnig. Karatekas fight each other to reach the final. The fights last 2 minutes, with the final lasting 3 minutes. A fight is won immediately when either an ippon is reached (2 points), two wazaaris (wazaari = 1 point) or regularly when of the participants has more points after the time has run out. In case of a draw, the fight is continued by 1 minute. Only one extension is possible. | |||
==Categories== | |||
The EKV holds competitions only in several categories. Kata single is divided only by age and kyu, whilst kumite is divided by weight as well. | |||
===Kumite=== | ===Kumite=== | ||
*[[Individual]] [[Wikipedia:kumite|kumite]] - Men's -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg and +84kg Weight | *[[Individual]] [[Wikipedia:kumite|kumite]] - Men's -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg and +84kg Weight | ||
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*[[Individual]] [[Wikipedia:Karate kata|kata]] - Men and Women | *[[Individual]] [[Wikipedia:Karate kata|kata]] - Men and Women | ||
*[[Team]] [[Wikipedia:Karate kata|kata]] (synchronized) - Men and Women | *[[Team]] [[Wikipedia:Karate kata|kata]] (synchronized) - Men and Women | ||
:team kata with [[Wikipedia:bunkai]] | :team kata with [[Wikipedia:bunkai|bunkai]] | ||
===Para-Karate=== | ===Para-Karate=== | ||
*Athletes with Visual Impairments - Men and Women | *Athletes with Visual Impairments - Men and Women | ||
*Athletes with Intellectual Impairments - Men and Women | *Athletes with Intellectual Impairments - Men and Women | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 20 January 2023
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| Sport | Karate |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Abbreviation | EKF |
| Founded | September 19, 1964 |
| Affiliation | EOC |
| Regional affiliation | Eflad |
| Headquarters | Münnen |
| Location | Eflad |
| President | Thomas Iohan |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The Efladian Karate Federation (EKF, Efladian Alman: Eflader Karate Verband, EKV) is the efladian governing body of sport karate in Eflad and the official karate national team of Eflad. It was formed in 1964, is the only karate organization recognised by the Efladian Olympic Committee and has more than ninety thousand members. The EKF organizes the Efladian Karate Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the EKF is Thomas Iohan, and the headquarters are located in Tehnograd, Eflad. All the styles are officially recognised by the EKF.
History
Karate was introduced into Eflad around the 1950s by people of the Frost Empire. In 1961, Robert Peko was appointed as first President of EKV.
Competition and events
The Efladian Karate Federation sets the rules for competiions and its formats. There are many local competitions organised by the EKV, most notable are:
- Municipal Championships,
- Regional Championships (one competition per state),
- National Championship
There are interregional championships, such as the West and East Championship, and regional leagues such as the Doraret League.
Format
The format of the competitions varies from category to category. For Kata single there is a preliminary knock out round where participants perform katas against each other after the classical tree system which determines 4 finalists. If a round was to have more than 16 competitors, the gorup is split into two pools which produce two finalists each. In the final round, the participants perform katas after one another, however they are rated by judges. The highest and lowest ratings are crossed out, an average is made from the remaining three. The karatekasare sorted per their average. If two karatekas have the same rating average, the one with the highest lowest rating wins. If the lowest ratings are the same, the same procedure is done with the highest ratings, then the second lowest etc. If all ratings are the same, the karatekas must perform a new kata until a winner is decided. For Kata Teams the preliminaty round is conducted by the rating syste, until only 4 teams remain. The final round is conducted in the same way, the kata single final round is. For kumite there is a knock out system from the very beginnig. Karatekas fight each other to reach the final. The fights last 2 minutes, with the final lasting 3 minutes. A fight is won immediately when either an ippon is reached (2 points), two wazaaris (wazaari = 1 point) or regularly when of the participants has more points after the time has run out. In case of a draw, the fight is continued by 1 minute. Only one extension is possible.
Categories
The EKV holds competitions only in several categories. Kata single is divided only by age and kyu, whilst kumite is divided by weight as well.
Kumite
- Individual kumite - Men's -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg and +84kg Weight
- Individual kumite - Women's -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg and +68kg Weight
- Team kumite - Men and Women
Kata
- Individual kata - Men and Women
- Team kata (synchronized) - Men and Women
- team kata with bunkai
Para-Karate
- Athletes with Visual Impairments - Men and Women
- Athletes with Intellectual Impairments - Men and Women
- Wheelchair User - Men and Women