Traditional Karate vs Taekwondo

[eanels68]

Does anyone know if the traditonal karate or Taekwondo will give me more of a workout while training. I am also trying to lose weight while taking MA, but have not decided which one yet. Please let me know, especially if someone is taking that style

[Tibby]

Depends on the Master teaching it. You are going to have to visit both classes for a night, and see who it working harder, who is sweating more, and whose students look like they are more in shape. Students are a great way to measure the schools progress.

[telsun]

Didn't I just answer this thread in another catagory

[fireka]

id say tae kwon do is more obsessed with work outs but i dont think its a great art, for self defense or even tournament your better off with karate and youll probably still loose the weight if you train at home to. but then again, im a karate ka and im in shape, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

[telsun]

Are you currently active? If you are not very active at the moment you will find that any kind of training will help you.

 

It also depends on the dojo/ dojang that you join. I have practiced T-karate for many years and the clubs have all varied. The one I train at now has a strong empthasis on fitness.

 

If you already have a couple of styles in mind I think that the best way to discover which one is for you is to try them. You will know which one you wish to practice.

 

Good luck!

[ninjanurse]

Didn't I just answer this thread in another catagory

 

I think you did...me too!!

 

[SaiFightsMS]

Seems that way to me too. So since three of us agree I am closing this as a double post.