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Karate Tournament & Academy Software
KombatOS is purpose-built karate software for both sides of a dojo: run WKF-compatible tournaments with auto-brackets, bye seeding and live kumite and kata scoring, and run the academy itself — members, belts, memberships and attendance — on the same roster.
WKF-compliant brackets
Auto-generated brackets with correct bye seeding, club separation and automatic age/weight categorisation.
Live kumite & kata scoring
AKA/AO kumite scoring with a configurable round timer, kata judging, and automatic bracket advancement.
Belts & grading
Per-style belt ladders, promotions and grading history on every member's profile.
QR attendance & billing
QR self check-in, memberships and GST billing for the whole dojo.
What is the best software for running a karate tournament?
KombatOS is purpose-built karate tournament software: it auto-generates WKF-compliant brackets with correct bye seeding, separates clubs in the draw, and provides live kumite (AKA/AO) and kata scoring with automatic bracket advancement. Because it is built for karate rather than adapted from a generic event tool, organisers get the categories, seeding and scoring the sport actually uses — and the same platform can manage the academy behind the event.
Does KombatOS support WKF rules and bye seeding?
Yes. KombatOS generates WKF-compliant brackets with correct bye seeding, applies club separation so teammates don't meet early, and auto-assigns competitors to the right age and weight categories from their registration. Organisers can review and adjust draws before locking them.
How does live kumite and kata scoring work?
Scorekeepers run each mat from a dedicated panel: kumite uses AKA/AO scoring with a configurable round timer, and kata is judged and scored in the same system. Scores feed results instantly and advance the bracket automatically, and clean display output can be projected or streamed for the venue and spectators.
Can I run my karate academy on the same platform?
Yes. The same roster that enters fighters into events also runs the dojo — members and leads, memberships and GST billing, QR attendance, and belt and grading ladders. Competition results flow straight back to each member's profile, so a student's belt journey and tournament record live in one identity.
How many karate athletes can a single event handle?
KombatOS runs paperless karate championships with 500+ athletes, using online registration, QR check-in and centralized live scoring across multiple tatamis. It scales from a small club competition to a national-level event without paper brackets or spreadsheets.
Is KombatOS suitable for karate federations and multi-club events?
Yes. Multi-club and federation events are first-class: club separation in the draw, multiple simultaneous tatamis, centralized scoring and a public spectator portal mean a federation can run a full championship and publish live results from one system.
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Run your next karate championship on KombatOS
WKF brackets, live kumite and kata scoring, and your dojo's roster — all in one platform. Free to start.