Explanatory and Statistical Analysis for Top-Level Kata Competitions in Karate-۱ Events

This study analyzes the data of the top-level kata competitions in ۱۵ Premiere League series and Series-A series during ۲۰۱۹ and ۲۰۲۰. In particular, the variety and frequency of katas performed by men and women in individual and team sections are reported. The results show that in the individual section, Suparinpei, Anan Dai, and Papuren are the most performed katas, while in the team section, the participants are more inclined towards Unsu, Kanku Sho, and Anan. Regarding gender, Papuren and Paiku have been the most frequent katas performed by women in individual and team sections, respectively, while the most preferred kata for men is Unsu in both sections. In addition, it turns out that in competitions for a medal, the pair of (Chinbana No Kushanku, Chatanyara Kushanku) and (Anan, Unsu) were on the top of performed katas in individual and team sections, respectively. Finally, the contribution of men and women to top countries in terms of average achieved points and number of attendance in the competitions are discussed.