SMAI WKF Premium Kata Belt | 7.5mm Jute Core & Superior Stiffness

Definitive Structure for Elite Kata Presentation

In the discipline of Kata, visual lines and audible feedback are paramount. The SMAI WKF Approved Premium Kata Belt is not just a uniform accessory; it is a performance tool designed to accentuate your technique. Unlike standard belts that drape softly, this premium belt features a rigid Jute core that locks into place, creating a firm frame for your hips and enhancing the aesthetics of your stance.

Engineered for the serious competitor, the belt boasts a substantial 7.5mm thickness and 11 rows of high-tensile stitching. This construction delivers the sought-after "snap" during dynamic movements and ensures the belt ends hang perfectly straight, signaling professionalism and precision to the judges.

Why Choose the SMAI Premium Kata Belt?

• Audible Performance: The dense Jute filling combined with 11-row stitching creates extreme rigidity, allowing the belt to generate a sharp snapping sound when executing fast techniques.
• WKF International Approval: Homologated for use in all World Karate Federation sanctioned events, ensuring you are competition-ready from local meets to the world stage.
• 100% Colour Fast Guarantee: Constructed from premium poly-cotton that locks in dye, ensuring the vibrant Red or Blue never bleeds onto your high-end white competition Gi, even during intense sweat.
• Enduring Shape: The natural Jute core resists breaking down, meaning the belt maintains its impressive arch and structural integrity over years of competition.

Belt Comparison: Premium Kata vs. Standard

Technical Specifications

• Certification: WKF Approved (World Karate Federation).
• Material: Poly-cotton outer / Jute filling.
• Dimensions: 45mm width x 7.5mm thickness.
• Stitching: 11-row reinforcement.
• Colors: Available in Competition Red and Blue.
• Production Note: Up to 15% tonal variation may occur between batches.

Sambo Store Pro-Tip

The "board-like" stiffness of this belt is intentional, but it requires a specific tying technique. Because the 7.5mm Jute core resists bending, you must pull your square knot significantly tighter than usual to "lock" it against your navel. Once secured, the ends will stand out stiffly rather than hanging down—this is the correct aesthetic for Kata competition.

Shipping & Delivery

We ship worldwide using premium carriers (Australia Post, Aramex, FedEx, UPS) to get your gear to you quickly and safely.

Australia Shipping (Domestic)

• Orders over $200: Eligible orders receive a Shipping Credit. This means FREE Standard Shipping for most Metro/Major areas. For Remote/Rural areas, this credit significantly reduces your shipping rate.
• Heavy & Bulky Items (Over 10kg): Excluded from free shipping. Rates are calculated live at checkout based on weight and dimension.
• Delivery Options: Standard (Most economical) and Priority (Faster delivery) available.

International Shipping

• USA: Duties & Taxes Included (DDP). No surprise customs bills on delivery.
• Rest of World: Best available rates calculated at checkout.
• Tracking: Full tracking included on all shipments.

Processing
Most in-stock items are dispatched within 24–48 hours (Mon–Fri). You will receive an email with tracking details the moment your order leaves our warehouse.

Returns

60-day returns or exchanges for unused items. Online purchases can submit a return request via our returns service.

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Please ensure you select the correct size prior to purchase. If the item is found to be faulty, a replacement will be provided.

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Returns

60 day returns or exchanges for unused items,
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