Judo, Karate, or Aikido?

Question

What are the similarities and differences between these? How should I choose one, or what others should I consider and why?

Answer 1

Judo is best known for it's spectacular throwing techniques but also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing specialized pins, control holds, arm locks, and Judo choking techniques. Judo emphasizes safety, and full physical activity for top conditioning. Judo is learned on special mats for comfort and safety.

Karate goes back to the earliest written records on earth, the Chinese texts of some 3,000 years ago. They tell of this "technique intended to maintain the body and spirit in condition solely through teaching the means of fighting with arms or without arms". (The movements are the same whether bare-handed or using side arms).

"Empty Hand" or "Chinese Boxing" are the translations of the names generally used in China or the other countries of the East where this technique is practiced.
Karate is based on blows delivered with the hand, the foot, the head or the knee. Equally permissible are strangulations, throwing techniques, locks (though certain typically Karate methods are unusable in either boxing or Judo).

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.

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Answer 2

Judo is a grappling art founded in Japan or Okinowa (there is some debate). Primarily teaches grabs, wrestling moves and throws though some forms use kicks and punches as well. Do not confuse this with JuJitsu the fighting art of the Samurai. Judo today is most often taught as a sport rather then a fighting art, though it remains very useful on the street as well. JuJitsu teaches many of the same moves without the sport aspect.

Karate is a classical striking art founded in Japan and based off the Kung Fu fighting styles brought over by Chinese immigrants. Karate focuses on kicks, hand strikes and depending on the school may or may not use Chi or Ki work. Karate needs little introduction in the modern world, it is the most often thought of art when the term martial arts is mentioned.

Aikido is very young in the world of martial arts having been founded in the 1940's. It's founder, Osensei, is legendary in the martial art world not only for the art he created, but also for his skill in Karate and Judo as well as his compassion and strength of his caring for every human being. Aikido is a blending of martial arts and philosophy. Osensei wanted a way to defend yourself without harming your attacker. Aikido means "the way of harmonious spirit" and it lives up to this name. In this art you use your attackers energy to defend yourself. Small movements are used to distract and disarm the opponent without hurting him and the end result is either your escape or pinning the opponent without him even realizing you are getting the upper hand. It is a very hard art to master, but very noble and amazing to watch in practice.

All three are "good" arts to study, it depends on your style. I can't use an art that teaches no striking so I can not learn Aikido or Judo. Likewise though I don't like learning an art that teaches no grappling either, so Karate isn't my style either. I'd learn JuJitsu or another "hybrid" art that uses both grappling and striking. Just find where you fit in and what you feel best learning.

Answer 3

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Judo, Karate, or Aikido?
What are the similarities and differences between these? How should I choose one, or what others should I consider and why?

Answer 4

there are may different forms of karate, and all use emphasis on different techniques. it is mainly strikes and kicks, but there are many schools that will teach basic throws and joint locks.
Judo is mainly throws, grappling. chokes, and falling. it has very good self defense applications and is a highly physical art.
Aikido teaches using your opponent's strength against them, and it focuses on throws, locks, and some grappling as well. of the three, aikido is probably one of the better for self-defense applications, as you can limit the amount of force used and not get arrested in a real-life situation.

to choose an art, weigh out exactly what you want to get out of it. if you are doing it for sport, judo and karate are very good. for self-defense purposes, aikido and judo will work better than karate. for a workout and to stay in shape, all three are good.
try looking up books and websites, and go to the schools nearest to you and sit in to watch a class. this will give you some idea as to what you will see, do, and get in a class. also, talk to others who have studied these arts.

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Answer 5

I guess the first thing is to do some internet research.

Look up each one and get a feel for them. Next, find some local schools and go to each school and see what they teach. See people in action doing each martial art your interested in.

Depending on your age, health, flexibility, etc., may also help determine which martial art(s) you may want to try.

Tae Kwon Do / Korean Karate / Kickboxing are relatively vigorous forms of martial arts that incorporate kicking, punching, sparring, forms, weapons and self defense techniques.


Judo typically gets into a lot of grappling techniques & self defense. This is a close quarters type of art.

Aikido also gets into some grappling and self defense as well as some weapon use.

Of course, there are variations on all of these and not every school teaches everything the same. All schools put their own twists on things, combine arts, change terminology, etc.

You can also get videos and literature to teach yourself but I wouldn't recommend it. You really need to interact with people and have professionals show you things first hand and practice with people who know what they are doing.

I would recommend finding a local school you can feel comfortable with and one you can afford.

Good luck in your martial arts endeavors.......

Answer 6

karate is striking and kicking.
judo is throwing someone with minimal effort
aikido is throwing an attacking opponent to the ground.
i suggest karate if you are fast and quick.
i suggest judo if you know how to gain leverage from your opponent with not much effort.
i suggest aikido if you have quick reflexes to stop and opponents strikes.

Answer 7

karate. it means empty hand. its only taught for self defence and is a great way to learn self control and relax. we are taught to be relaxed at all times but just before we finish the strike, kick or block, we give it all we've got. its soo great. if you can do GKR karate. its the one i do and its soo awesum. go to www.gkrkarate.com to find the dojo closest to u.

Answer 8

These are all fine fighting arts. Why not study further which one nterests you the most, and check out a class.

It is up to you.

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

go for aikido!!!