What martial art is better than the other? - Judo or Karate?

I was thinking to learn a fighting style of martial arts (only Judo or Karate), because I think that it will help me a lot with my flexibility, strength and stamina, so I decided to ask questions and get good answers. (I only chose Judo or Karate because they are the only local ones). Thank You|||Most people do not realize how interlinked these systems are. I recommend finding a traditional Karate school that also offers Judo. There are many out there. I was trained in both Goju Ryu and Judo at the same time and my Sensei was really good at interlinking the too when we did Randori (free exercise). Both are great for what you are looking to gain from them and I applaud you for not wanting to be in them just to learn fighting ability. Good luck.|||There is no better, and Judo is a form of karate. I would suggest investigating what you want to know, ie) what you want to be able to do, and align it with your abilities. In such that if you have a previously broken back I would recommend something softer rather than if you 18 and a fire cracker I would recommend something that would utilize as much of your energy as you have. You should end every class with everything on the floor. Your blood sweat mind body and soul should go into everything you do.|||It%26#039;s entirely up to you. All martial arts have their strengths and weaknesses. Judo is good for learning how to use leverage against your opponent to control him but it really isn%26#039;t good at teaching how to strike or kick. Tae Kwon Do will give you great flexibility in your legs teach you to strike but it%26#039;s just not a practical martial art for a real fight. Tae Kwon do fighters can kick and punch but through them on the ground and they%26#039;re screwed. I would check out the school. See what a class is like. They may offer something more than pure Judo or Pure Karate. They may borrow from different disciplines which gives you a good mix. It%26#039;s all up to what you want to get out of it.|||Different strokes...





Both are good arts. both can teach you a lot. Go down to teh dojo and try them both out. See which dojo and which teacher is a better fit for you.





They have some common ground, at least at traditional levels. Judo comes from jujutsu, karate is sometimes called Okinawan jujutsu. Both include throws and joint controls/destruction, and both traditionally included striking. Sport judo did away with striking and many karate schools don%26#039;t teach much throwing or locking any more, but a good school of either will be well rounded.|||I%26#039;d say Karate. Why?


Karate does have both systems put into one, if not better than the other.


There are Karate styles with grappling both standing AND on the ground. I am sorry i do not know which Karate style that is, but it might not be very hard to find out, although i doubt you have that one nearby since you seem very limited.|||They are quite different so part of it depends on what you are looking for. I would ask to observe a class or two in each just to see which one you prefer.





Getting a good instructor is more important than style.|||Both will help your flexibility, strength, and stamina.


I took both and i have to say that Karate was better and more worthy of learning.|||This is choice like get pork chop or beef steak . Different things for different folks . People should not say better martial art or worse . This is wrong way of thinking . |||You should take both. It would make you a very well-rounded fighter! |||neither TAE KWON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!