What’s the difference between Tae Kwon Do and Karate?
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean art form and Karate is Japanese. As far as the techniques that are taught, it’s not so much the styles, but the schools you go to. There are very few traditional schools that teach traditional martial arts. A lot of schools offer a blend of styles and to find one that’s right for you, depends on what you are looking for. Martial Arts is based on self-defense, so whatever school you attend you will learn basic self-defense techniques. To choose the best school for you or your child should depend on the philosophy they teach and whether or not it coincides with what you are looking for. Some of the things you should look for are: Do they offer a trial program, can you watch classes, do they have separate children classes, how do the instructors interact with the students, do they offer a monthly payment plan. It’s all about your comfort level and if you feel your needs are going to be met.
