American Kickboxing vs. Shotokan Karate

[Shotokan_Fighter]

a shotokan karate ka would have the advantage over a kickboxer, shotokan is more direct and hits harder, shotoan has throws, ect. that gives it the advantage.

[aznkarateboi]

Shotokan has a larger variety of techniques IMO. American Kickboxers are often limited by more rules than Karate, such as no kicks below the waste etc.

[aznkarateboi]

iolair, i'm not sure american kickboxing has better punches than shotokan...

[cross]

If they are the same exeriance and ability its gunna be a long fight. Or the luckiest and most chance taking fighter will win.

[SaiFightsMS]

The purpose of this forum is to discuss the merits, similarites and differences between arts not to decide which one is better.