Which Martial art is better Karate or jujitsu?

[japanman]

Hi people, i'm starting jujitsu tomorow, but i've seen an

advertisment in karate.

could any one tell me which one is the best for self-defence please?

[SANCHIN31]

Yes.

[japanman]

is that a jujitsu is better or karate(shotokan)?

i'm not really good with comparing martial arts :S

[Mr. Mike]

you're kind of asking which would be better for dessert, apple cobbler, or ice cream.

Juijutsu is so different from karate. Both will get the job done, but you may have a preference. GO and watch some classes at each school. Also, the schools should be running specials where you get some free beginners classes...take advantage of those. You will get a taste for what each discipline is like, and if it suits you. ALso, when you are watching classes, watch the higher belts...they will give you a good idea of how the advanced levels will suit you as well as the effectiveness of the head instructor.

Take your time and research your options...your journey into the martial arts shouldn't be a hasty decision. Think of it as you would a property purchase, or a marriage, since both require as much mental preparedness from you, and both should benefit you in the long run if not rushed into.

Good luck and godspeed.

[japanman]

Wow very good words

thank you for your advice.

[Gyte]

If I had to chose between or karate or jujitsu, I would chose jujitsu. The reaon for this is because I find it more suited to self defence than karate. I myself have practised Shotokan karate for 4 years. When we were practising self defence techniques against an attacker with a knive or a stick, we always would use jujitsu techniques and never karate techniques.

Both karate and jujitsu have their own specialism. Karate is good at punching, blocking and kicking. Jujitsu is very poor at these techniques. Jujitsu is good at grappling, joint locks and throws. This is where karate is poor at. If I was you I would try to take them both. They complement each other very good.

[SANCHIN31]

you're kind of asking which would be better for dessert, apple cobbler, or ice cream.

Juijutsu is so different from karate. Both will get the job done, but you may have a preference. GO and watch some classes at each school. Also, the schools should be running specials where you get some free beginners classes...take advantage of those. You will get a taste for what each discipline is like, and if it suits you. ALso, when you are watching classes, watch the higher belts...they will give you a good idea of how the advanced levels will suit you as well as the effectiveness of the head instructor.

Take your time and research your options...your journey into the martial arts shouldn't be a hasty decision. Think of it as you would a property purchase, or a marriage, since both require as much mental preparedness from you, and both should benefit you in the long run if not rushed into.

Good luck and godspeed.

That's good advice. Sorry I can't be so helpful. BTW there are many different styles of karate.

[rhoonah]

Most of the time, the difference between styles has little to do with the style but with the student taking it. You could have the most deadly martial arts style ever invented but if the person studying is a yo-yo, well, it isn't going to work.

Part of your maturity in martial arts is understanding that every style has strengths and weeknesses. This is why many martial artists study multiple systems. They might like karate for open hand techniques, tae kwon do for kicking techniques and judo for throws, etc. This is why I personally prefer a style that blends multiple arts like kenpo, etc.

In any event, go watch a few classes from each dojo and see which one appeals to you the most.

[Smitty]

If I had to chose between or karate or jujitsu, I would chose jujitsu. The reaon for this is because I find it more suited to self defence than karate. I myself have practised Shotokan karate for 4 years. When we were practising self defence techniques against an attacker with a knive or a stick, we always would use jujitsu techniques and never karate techniques.

Are you sure? Alot of "jujutsu" techniques are contained within karate. Throws, joint locks, ect are contained within karate.

Both karate and jujitsu have their own specialism. Karate is good at punching, blocking and kicking. Jujitsu is very poor at these techniques. Jujitsu is good at grappling, joint locks and throws. This is where karate is poor at. If I was you I would try to take them both. They complement each other very good.

I'm positive when you dissect your katas, you would find that karate is not "just" punching, blocking, and kicking. Most katas have some sort of grappling bunkai to them.

[Wanshu]

personaly i would say that it is quite a good idea to train in both, beacause karate will teach you to puch, kick and block while ju jitsu will teach you how to grapple on the floor along with locks and throws