LIVE UPDATES:Athlete M01 (JPN) climbs to #1 after Continental Open A gold|Athlete K02 (CHN) moves to #2 in Kata after Continental Open A silver|Athlete M20 (KOR) enters top-20 for the first timeUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 18:00 UTC
World Rankings System

World Rankings

Official world rankings updated after every sanctioned event. Kata, kumite, junior, veteran, and masters divisions. Points awarded on a rolling 24-month window.

4,280+
Athletes Ranked
22
Divisions
64
Countries
Jun 3, 2026
Updated
WOMEN'S TOP 3:
#1Athlete MW01ESP8,840
#2Athlete MW02BRA8,120
#3Athlete MW03GER7,650
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Sample Rankings
2
Athlete M02
FRA
7,890
POINTS
5
G
3
S
2
B
1
Athlete M01
JPN
9,240
POINTS
6
G
2
S
1
B
3
Athlete M03
GHA
7,540
POINTS
4
G
4
S
2
B
RANKMOVECTYATHLETEPOINTSEVENTSGSBLAST EVENT
1=JPNAthlete M019,24012621Continental Open A
2+1FRAAthlete M027,89014532Continental Open A
3-1GHAAthlete M037,54013442Continental Open B
4+1KAZAthlete M047,10011424Continental Open A
5-1ESPAthlete M056,85015353National Champions
6=VIEAthlete M066,42012334Continental Open A
7+2BRAAthlete M076,18013245Continental Open B
8-1GERAthlete M085,94010243Continental Open B
9-1EGYAthlete M095,72014235Regional Champions
10+2JPNAthlete M105,51011226Continental Open A
11-1POLAthlete M115,38012154Continental Champi
12-1CHNAthlete M125,21010145Regional Champions
13+2MEXAthlete M135,08013137Regional Champions
14=INDAthlete M144,96011136Regional Open E 20
15-2FRAAthlete M154,84012128National Champions
16+2VIEAthlete M164,72010127Regional Open E 20
17=GBRAthlete M174,61013058National Champions
18-2JPNAthlete M184,48011049National Champions
19+1SENAthlete M194,3609048Regional Champions
20NEWKORAthlete M204,2408039Regional Champions

POINTS TO REACH TARGET RANK

Top 10
650
POINTS NEEDED
Top 25
0
POINTS NEEDED
Top 50
0
POINTS NEEDED
Top 100
0
POINTS NEEDED
Athlete Spotlight — World #1
Athlete M01
JPN · Kumite Men -75kg · Age 27 · Karate ID: KAR-2015-JP-003210

Current world number one after back-to-back gold medals at Continental Open A and Continental Open B 2026. World Champion 2025. Eight consecutive tournament wins including one continental record. Known for explosive kizami-zuki and mae-geri combinations with a 68% ippon rate.

CAREER GOLD
24
WIN RATE
78%
RANKING POINTS
9,240
WORLD TITLES
2
LAST 5 RESULTS
Continental Open A 2026Gold+500
Continental Open B 2026Silver+400
World Champ 2025Gold+1200
Regional Champ A 2025Silver+600
National Champ B 2025Bronze+175

COUNTRY REPRESENTATION — TOP 20

JPN#1
4 athletes in top 20
Avg: 6,870 pts
FRA#2
2 athletes in top 20
Avg: 6,000 pts
GHA#3
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 7,540 pts
KAZ#4
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 7,100 pts
ESP#5
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 6,850 pts
VIE#6
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 6,420 pts
BRA#7
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 6,180 pts
GER#8
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 5,940 pts
EGY#9
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 5,720 pts
POL#11
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 5,380 pts
CHN#12
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 5,210 pts
MEX#13
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 5,080 pts
IND#14
1 athlete in top 20
Avg: 4,960 pts

RANKING HISTORY — ATHLETE M01 (#1)

Historical rank position over the past 24 months (lower = better)
Jun 24Sep 24Dec 24Mar 25Jun 25Sep 25Dec 25Mar 26Jun 26
24 months ago: #4012 months ago: #56 months ago: #1Current: #1

RANKING METHODOLOGY

Rolling Window
Points counted from the past 24 calendar months. Older results expire automatically at month end.
Best 8 Results
Only the best 8 results in the rolling window count toward the ranking total. Unlimited participation.
Sanctioned Events Only
Only results from events holding current federation sanctioning are eligible for points.
Same-Day Tiebreaker
In the event of equal points: gold count, then silver count, then total entries at last event.
Provisional Rankings
Marked (P) for athletes competing in their first season. Confirmed after 3 sanctioned events.
Retroactive Updates
Rankings updated within 5 working days of official result certification by the host federation.
About the Ranking System

How points are earned and rankings calculated

Rankings are calculated on a rolling 24-month points window. Athletes accumulate points at all sanctioned competitions, with the highest-level events awarding the most points. Only the best 8 results in the window contribute to the total.

World Championships award the maximum points — 1,200 for gold. Continental championships award up to 500 points. National championships up to 350. Regional events up to 200. Points scale is applied uniformly across all divisions.

Rankings are published weekly on Mondays after all results from the preceding weekend's events have been certified by host federations. Disputes can be raised within 14 days of publication.

RANKING DIVISIONS AVAILABLE
Kumite Men
-60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg
5 classes
Kumite Women
-50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg
5 classes
Kata Men
Senior, Junior, Cadet, Veteran
4 classes
Kata Women
Senior, Junior, Cadet, Veteran
4 classes
Kumite Junior Men
-55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg
5 classes
Kumite Junior Women
-48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg
4 classes
Veteran / Masters
M35+, M40+, M45+, M50+, M55+
5 classes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do points expire?
Points expire on a rolling 24-month basis. A point earned in June 2024 expires after the June 2026 ranking publication.
Can I appear in multiple division rankings?
Athletes may only appear in one weight class per discipline. Your registered weight class with your national federation determines your ranking category.
How quickly are results certified?
Host federations have 5 working days to certify results. Rankings update the following Monday after certification is complete.
What is a Provisional ranking?
Athletes in their first year of sanctioned competition are marked (P) until they have 3 certified results. Provisional rankings do not qualify for world championship seeding.
Can I challenge my ranking?
Yes. Disputes must be submitted in writing to your national federation within 14 days of the relevant ranking publication.
Are ranking points awarded for unsanctioned events?
No. Only events holding current federation sanctioning are eligible to award ranking points. Check the Events listing for sanctioned status.
HIGHEST KATA SCORES THIS SEASON (2026)
RKSCOREATHLETECTYEVENTDATE
#129.1Athlete K01JPNContinental Open B 20262026-05-04
#228.6Athlete K01JPNContinental Open A 20262026-06-02
#328.4Athlete K03MEXContinental Open B 20262026-05-04
#427.9Athlete K02CHNContinental Open A 20262026-06-02
#527.8Athlete KW01FRANational Championship A 20262026-05-17
#627.6Athlete K04FRAContinental Open B 20262026-05-04
NOTABLE RANKING MOVEMENTS — LAST UPDATE
+2
Athlete M07 (BRA)
Kumite Men -75kg
#9 to #7 · Continental Open B 2026 Gold
NEW
Athlete M20 (KOR)
Kumite Men -75kg
First ranked entry · #20
+1
Athlete K02 (CHN)
Kata Men Senior
#3 to #2 · Continental Open A 2026 Silver
-1
Athlete K03 (MEX)
Kata Men Senior
#2 to #3 · Points window expiry
+2
Athlete M10 (JPN)
Kumite Men -75kg
#12 to #10 · Continental Open A performance
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Athlete KW01 (FRA)
Kata Women Senior
#1 to #1 · Defending champion
Rankings updated weekly every Monday
Next update: Monday 8 June 2026 following Continental Open A 2026 certification
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RESOURCES
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4,280+
RANKED ATHLETES
22
DIVISIONS
64
COUNTRIES
284
EVENTS COUNTED
24 months
ROLLING WINDOW
Top 8
RESULTS COUNT
Rankings data for information purposes only. Official rankings are those published by the world federation. Last certified update: Monday 3 June 2026.
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