What is everyone comparrison of karate aginst other traditional martil arts?

in terms of what?

 

They have more coloured belts.

which people would prefer

thats a pretty broad question...

Karate is very popular in that extent that other MA's are called like it (especially in SUA). It's complex, hard and it takes a lot of time to master. It's like the other traditional styles. They are all accompanied my a well established philosophy, a lot of considerrations regarding attitude and so on. I could compare these styles taking into considerration these similarities. They are more than the differences (I guess).

I used to laugh at karate. That's because there are a lot of crappy Karate schools around here, and they make the martial art look like a joke. One day I met a guy who was really a great Martial Artist and he was a karate guy.

 

I have since realised that it's not really the martial art that makes you great it is how well you were taught, how well you can learn, and how you can apply the art that makes you good. (I say this alot)

 

My personal favourite Martial Art is Kung Fu, and I prefer it's approach over that of Karate. Why? because that's my opinion.

 

Very broadly and generally speaking - Kung Fu is more circular and fluid, while Karate is more linear and direct. There is just something about the Chinese Arts that I really like and really feel there is something great behind them.

 

I cross-train in Kickboxing (the kind that is just like western boxing, but with kicks) and I find it has made me a well-rounded fighter. I think I need to learn a little more ground fighting skills, but Chin Na training makes me feel somewhat confident I could look after myself if I got into a grappling situation. So I will wait until later, when I have more money and time to find a good BJJ school or something.

 

Yeah, so anyway. I prefer Kung Fu, because it is just my personal preference.