{"id":16024,"date":"2023-02-14T23:33:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T20:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/?p=16024"},"modified":"2023-05-16T10:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T07:36:54","slug":"difference-between-taekwondo-and-karate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/difference-between-taekwondo-and-karate\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between Taekwondo and Karate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><u>DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAEKWONDO AND KARATE <\/u><\/p>\n<p>A lot of people get confused and caught up having a hard time differentiating Korean Taekwondo and Japanese Karate. Worry no more because in this article we are going to be discussing more in details about the two types of martial arts.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?resize=240%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?resize=600%2C315&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?resize=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-16.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>Korean Taekwondo emphasizes more on kicking and uses hands as a second option. This is why you will find a very wide variety of kicks in Taekwondo including more advanced kicks. On the contrally, Japanese Karate uses hands as the main weapon hence many hand techniques.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-15.jpg?resize=225%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-15.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-15.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-15.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taekwondo is taught in two different forms which is sparring and form also known as \u2018kata\u2019. Kata is usually a choreographed routing containing various kicking and punching techniques. Sparring on the other hand involves full contact fighting but with controlled power.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-16.jpg?resize=243%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-16.jpg?w=433&amp;ssl=1 433w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-16.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/>On the other side of Karate, all the fundamental techniques are trained before hand and then executed in sparring or in a competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?resize=212%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?resize=600%2C566&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?resize=900%2C849&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?resize=768%2C725&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-10.jpg?w=1526&amp;ssl=1 1526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/>A lot of martial arts have rules under which they operate especially during competitions Rules in Taekwondo match includes three points scored by executing a kick on the opponent\u2019s head, two points scored on an opponent\u2019s torso and one point for a basic kick.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?resize=277%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?resize=600%2C396&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?resize=900%2C593&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?resize=768%2C506&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/finstockevarsity.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-5.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/>In Karate, fighters can score up to three points especially after attacking using combination technique. One point is usually awarded for a mid or upper punch and two points for mid- level kicks.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to gear, Taekwondo wears a uniform called the do bok accompanied by a colored belt that indicates the rank you are in. In Karate they have traditional \u2018Gi\u2019 which is also plain white, Karate athletes also have different belts representing their ranks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ADdiUcNg9I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, taekwondo and karate are both popular martial arts with a rich history and tradition. Both styles are known for their striking techniques, but they have distinct differences in terms of their origin, philosophy, and techniques. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that emphasizes kicking techniques and is known for its fast, powerful strikes. Karate, on the other hand, is a Japanese martial art that focuses on hand strikes and is known for its fluid, circular movements. Both styles have their own unique strengths and can be equally effective in self-defense and competition. Ultimately, the choice between taekwondo and karate comes down to personal preference and the type of training and atmosphere that best suits the individual.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VPPcM-ioZO4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We offer a Taekwondo course to school going kids at Finstock Evarsity College. We invite parents to enroll their children in our taekwondo course. 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