Shotokan karate and tae kwon do

charlieogrady · 28-12-2009 9:23pm #1

Can anyone tell me the difference between shotokan karate and tae kwon do please and which is the best one to do thanks

yomchi · 28-12-2009 9:31pm

charlieogrady wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the difference between shotokan karate and tae kwon do please and which is the best one to do thanks

Traditionally there isn't a whole pile in the difference. Taekwon-Do historically originated from Shotokan/Japanese Karate. Taekwon-Do is Korean... yawn.

The Taekwon-Do system has a different set of kata or patterns.

The biggest difference is that Taekwon-Do, especially the ITF brand, has a much larger sporting aspect and can be comparitable to kickboxing. Taekwon-Do is probably a better known system for kicking.

Which is better? Well I'd be biased in answering

but why don't you give both a try out and see what you prefer. Let me know if you need any help with a Taekwon-Do club.

zappazappa · 28-12-2009 9:36pm

Simply put... Shotokan Karate is a particular style of Karate (Kara = 'empty' Te = 'hand') and is Japanese in origin, while Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art with emphasis on kicking techniques (Tae = 'foot' Kwon = 'hand' Do = 'way')

however to get a longer more descriptive narrative see the following:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotokan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo

hope this helps

zappa

charlieogrady · 28-12-2009 9:37pm

I have been training in tae kwon do in the banner martial arts for about 3 months now

yomchi · 28-12-2009 9:41pm

charlieogrady wrote: »

I have been training in tae kwon do in the banner martial arts for about 3 months now

I have heard of this place. Are you enjoying it?

charlieogrady · 28-12-2009 9:48pm

Yes its very good my flexibility has got way better i going to give karate a go too. Do you train

yomchi · 28-12-2009 9:52pm

charlieogrady wrote: »

Yes its very good my flexibility has got way better i going to give karate a go too. Do you train

Indeed I do, since 1987. www.redstar-tkd.com

charlieogrady · 28-12-2009 9:58pm

What belt are you.:-)

yomchi · 28-12-2009 9:59pm

3rd degree.

charlieogrady · 28-12-2009 10:12pm

That is good:-)

charlieogrady · 29-12-2009 12:28am

Is there contact in shotokan karate our what is the story

Zen65 · 04-01-2010 11:07am

charlieogrady wrote: »

I have been training in tae kwon do in the banner martial arts for about 3 months now

You really need to spend longer than 3 months at any MA before you can judge it, and I would respectfully suggest that it's probably also too soon to begin another MA, especially one which is similar in nature (a striking art) like Shotokan.

As other people have already replied, TKD emphasizes the kicks more than Shotokan, and is (typically) more competition-oriented.

Shotokan in particular emphasizes powerful techniques, deep stances (for training only... not for fighting), and whole-body coordination in all the various arm & leg techniques.

Different clubs take different approaches to the amount of acceptable contact during training, so you can only judge club-by-club, and you need to ask the instructor in each case as well as observe the actual level of contact in training.

My advice then is to stick with the TKD if you enjoy it. After a year it may be worthwhile checking out the Shotokan club.

Cheers,

Z

Shotokan karate and tae kwon do

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