The different between Korea Taekwondo and Japan Karate ?

Answer 1

The real only difference is that TKD generally prefers to Kick 70% of the time and punch 30% where Japan Karate is more 50/50 and that is in General too. Some TKD schools are 50/50 and some Japan Karate can be more kicking but in general you will not see that.

Other than that small detail they are fairly the same, oh and also differant Kata's or Forms terminologies are differant too, such as Dojo in Japan and Dojang in Korea. Those are just a few to name.

Hope that helps some.

Answer 2

I know what's the different between Korea Taekwondo and Japan Karate.

Taekwondo has many kick like flying side kick, jumping turning side and etc.... Taekwondo has self defense and Poomse(forms). Taekwondo has 6 belts(white, Yellow, Blue, Red, Brown, and black. Taekwondo has safety gears like armor, shin guard, arm guard, gum shield, helmet.

Karate has no flying, and jumping kick. Karate has forms too its called Kata. Karate has no safety gear unlike Taekwondo.

that's all because i'm blue belt in taekwondo

Answer 3

Tae Kwon do...the art in general emphasizes kicks thrown from a mobile stance, using the leg's greater reach and power to disable the opponent from a distance. In sparring, turning, front, reverse turning and side kicks are most often used; advanced kicks include jump, spin, and skip kicks, often in combination. Taekwondo training also includes a system of blocks, punches, open-handed strikes, various take-downs or sweeps, throws, and some joint locks. Taekwondo is famed for its use of kicking techniques, which distinguishes it from martial arts such as karate or southern styles of kung fu. The rationale is that the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a martial artist has, and kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation.


(Japanese Karate)
Shotokan-ryu ... is a school of karate, developed from various martial arts by master Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) and his son Yoshitaka (1906-1945). Funakoshi was the man who 'officially' brought karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan, although Kenwa Mabuni, Motobu Choki and other Okinawans were actively teaching karate in Japan prior to this point. Training is usually divided into three sections: kihon or "basics", kumite or "sparring", and kata (forms or patterns of moves). Shotokan techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances which provide stability, powerful movements and also help strengthen the legs. Strength and power are often demonstrated instead of slower, more flowing motions. The kumite techniques mirror these stances and movements at a basic level, but progress to being more "free" and flexible at a higher level. Funakoshi is said to have found the traditional martial arts (such as sumo, jujutsu, and kenjutsu) to be too focused on combat, and he put more emphasis on health, breathing, releasing energy, and outstanding mind and body control.[citation needed] Shotokan can be regarded as a hard and 'external' martial art.

Answer 4

O.K. Any kind of striking in Japan is called 'atemi'.

All Jiu-Jitsu styles, including my own "Hakko Ryu" contain atemi (punch, kick, eye gouge, finger poke, knife hands, chops, etc.). Kodokan Judo also contains 'atemi'. Jiu-jitsu is a complete style also containing joint locks, pressure points, body throws, leg locks, ground work, weapons training and defense, and multiple attack defense as well as punches and kicks.

Karate is basically all atemi. Okinawans developed Karate in China from Kung fu. It is a pure striking style with very little if any throws or locks. Karate is two words: Kara and te. Empty Hand. Empty handed fighting, as opposed to the weapons used by the Samurai which karate was invented by the Okinawans (1600-1700) to defend. Karate people practice punching against a post to toughen there knuckles so they can end the fight in one punch: Japanese peoples always emphasize the 'one strike kill' technique

In 1950 a military striking style was developed in Korea and it was called TAE KWON DO (Hand Foot Technique). Tae Kwon Do was designed to be used by a soldier in full combat gear while carrying a rifle. That is why TKD is 70% kicks to the head, to use the strongest part of your body against the weakest part of your opponent: an army boot across the helmet to break the neck while holding your rifle.

So Kara-te was invented in 1600s to defend against the Japanese Samurai and their Aki-jitsu techniques; and Tae Kwon Do was invented in 1950/51 as a military style while wearing full combat gear and holding a rifle.

Answer 5

TKD works on kicks primarily, some competitions don't allow punches to the face, I think. Karate works both punches and kicks, I think it is the more practical of the two. Zelg Galesic is a well known MMA fighter from a TKD background, Georges St. Pierre comes from Karate, and Andy Hug.

Answer 6

The main difference is spelling. They're way different :)

Anyways... all jokes aside. From what I've noticed, Tae Kwon Do (TKD) emphasizes kicks. I guess it's from when they used to fight people on horseback. Karate emphasizes punches. TKD is very flashy and aesthetically pleasing, while Karate is very rigid and cold. Both are good for sport competition, but have little practicality in 'actual' combat.

'Nuff said or do you need more info?

Answer 7

Karate has a long history and is an old art. Though there are many new schools teaching new style, the root came from thousands of yrs back.

Taekwondo is considered a modern art. It was a combination of many art like taekkyun, hwarangdo, kwon bop, karate, judo and others. It was founded in 1955.

TKD is generally split up into two grps, WTF and ITF. ITF being the more traditional, still keeps the hand techniques. WTF being the olympic styles, concentrates more on kicking and tournament training. Both TKD can hurt.

Answer 8

Both promote the idea of defense .Anybody with 2 solid years of training can handle just about any street confrontation you dont have to be a black belt.
If the style you are training in doesn't give you that confidence level and skill then I suggest you dump your present instructor .

Answer 9

Karate is based on upper body strength and Tae Kwan Do is based on lower body strength.

Answer 10

taekwondo was developed from karate with emphasis on kicks not my style :)