What is the difference between kung fu and karate?
The simplest answer would be that kung fu and karate are both martial arts but kung fu comes from China while karate would come from Japan. They are both similar in that they involve blocking striking and kicking. All styles will have different methods of training and philosophies. Some martial arts have the goal of teaching violence as a tool to survive, while other martial arts focus on competitions. Some martial arts focus on defending against modern weapons like guns and knives. In addition to styles being different, many martial art teachers are very different in nature, patience level and ability to progress students. The average person should look around carefully and decide what kind of experience they want to receive before signing up at any school.
