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Kata Scoring
Kata will be scored using the points system
Kata Rounds
Kata competition will be performed in rounds with the top competitors progressing to the next round until the final round. The number of competitors for each round will be:
| Number of Competitors | Number of Rounds | Number to Progress |
| 1 – 8 | 1 (Final) | Final |
| 9 – 15 | 2 | 8 |
| 16-32 | 3 | 16 |
| 33+ | 4 | 32 |
Permissible Kata Repetition
Kata performed in following rounds must follow the permissible kata repetition rules.
A-B-A = The competitor must not repeat the same kata twice in a row. e.g. If the competitor performs a kata (kata A) the next kata they perform must be a different kata (kata B). After performing kata B they may then perform kata A again or the competitor may also choose to perform a different kata.
Note – If a tie breaker kata is required to be performed than the same rules will still apply. The kata performed for the tie breaker must be a different kata to the previous kata performed. If successful in the tie breaker then a different kata to the kata performed in the tie breaker must be performed.
A = The competitor may repeat the same kata in each performance.
Permissible Kata
Competitors are only able to perform kata from the accepted list.
| Division | Permissible Kata | Permissible Kata Repetition |
| Master’s A | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Master’s B | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Master’s C | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Adult | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Jr A | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Jr B | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Jr C | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
| Jr D | Renshu Kata Ichi Renshu Kata Ni Tsukenshitahaku no Sai Chatanyara no Sai | A – B – A |
Permissible Sai
Length – When holding the sai, the point must extend past the elbow.
Weight – Each sai must weigh 500 grams or more.
Composition – The sai must be made of a metallic material like iron.
note – Competitors can borrow a weapon from the event organiser if their weapon does not meet the specified requirements. However, if the borrowed sai does not meet the above-mentioned specifications then the competitor may use a weapon that is close to the specifications.