What's the difference between tae kwon do and karate?

One of my best friends says it%26#039;d be cool if I did karate with her but what%26#039;s the difference between that and tae kwon do like my other friend does?|||Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that was %26quot;invented%26quot; in the 20th century. It is a punching and kicking art with emphasis on the kicks. Some Taekwondo is an Olympic sport.





Karate is an Okinawan martial art from Japan. There are many styles of Karate that exist. It is a punching and kicking art. There are many styles of Karate and each of them have their differences. Some are more defensive while others emphasize offense.





There are many similarities between the arts. Many of the punches and kicks are similar in the styles. Taekwondo and most Karate styles are considered %26quot;Hard%26quot; martial arts. This means that they emphasize attacking with strikes instead of using throws.





Depending on the teacher and school, Taekwondo may be taught as a sport event or a self defense art. Karate is much the same depending on the style. In general modern Karate styles are more like Taekwondo than older styles are.





If you are interested in taking a martial art you should go to the school and watch a class or two so that you can see the style in action. You may be able to learn more about the style differences this way. Karate is especially hard to describe online as there are many different styles of Karate.





Both arts are useful for self defense and exercise if they are taught well.





I have taken both martial arts before and find that they both are useful if applied right. You should definitely visit both schools though to see them before hand. Also beware of teachers who promise fast mastery of either art or quick promotions. Often these teachers are scam artists who are looking to make a quick buck off of gullible students. (Take-My Dough and Empty Wallet Teachers)





Hope this helps


Rzach|||tae kwon do is mostly using kicks|||tae kwon do utilizes more kicks than anything,while karate uses pure power and more strikes,grapples,throws,etc!|||In short, Karate is a Japanese martial art, while Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, so there is a difference in philosophy, techniques, practices, etc.|||Karate is way too defensive and Taekwondo has a way better balance in terms of offense and defense. If you want to be more flexible and have a better balance of power between your arms and legs. Taekwondo also will help your balance.|||Karate is more about pure power and uses the arms more hence the quote


To kill with one blow


Tae Kwon Do is a ballance of speed and power and uses the legs more Hence another quote


First strike, swift kill


I take tae kwon do and if you take it here%26#039;s my advice


ALWAYS MOVE AROUND, DON%26#039;T STAND THERE, unless you want to be a kicking bag|||You have at least 2 good answers here.





Karate is Japanese styled of martial arts. It origins like most martial arts comes from China.





Tae Kwon Do is the Korean form of martial arts that originated in Japan that originated in China.





The both use strike and kicks. Tae Kwon Do generally use more kicks and higher kicks. There are slight variations. Tae Kwon Do students are taught to kick on angles. Most Karate is more about power and control. Get the fight over quickly. There are some styles like Kempo Karate that relies on speed and many punches. Both have their own Katas that they practice.





I have my own personal reason why I would choose one over the other. But I believe every person should choose what is best for themselves.|||Karate is an okinawan art and is usually incorparates linear power shots. They also eqully focus on hand and feet attacks. Karate has strong roots from kung fu as well , some styles more than others. Karate tends to be alot harder





Taekwondo is a korean art and likes to kick alot. They also often incorporate another korean style in their system known as %26quot;Hapkido%26quot; which is basiaclly grappling system.|||I am japanese, study karate, my lover study Korean Tae Kwan Do and japanese karate, he say they have same basic moves but different emphasis on them.|||spongebob knows karate