What is the difference between Taekwondo and Karate?

　　For example, Taekwondo, and Karate. The Chinese martial arts also originated from Jingbo, although it has since been attributed to different schools and even given different cultural meanings. However, because of the etiquette and spiritual unity contained in it, there is a sense of reaching the same destination through different paths, but what is presented to people is ultimately two very different forms of customs.

　　The Taoist temples with the same strong atmosphere, formal and solemn etiquette, white Taoist uniforms, and barefoot battles... both are popular among the public, but each leads the way. But beauty-loving girls are more concerned about which one of them has a better weight loss effect? Regarding Taekwondo and Karate, we want to know what are the commonalities and differences between these two different forms of martial arts, and who is better at practicing.

　　Differences in Origin

　　Taekwondo: South Korea’s national sport

　　Taekwondo is Korea's national martial art. It is said to have originated from Shaolin Kung Fu in Northern China. It is a martial art that uses both hands and feet. After hundreds of years of practice and training, as well as countless improvements, it gradually formed into today's "Taekwondo".

　　Karate: Originated from Japan

　　Karate is a form of martial arts that combines ancient fighting techniques with boxing techniques introduced from China to Japan. Due to the fusion of ancient Chinese culture and martial arts, this fighting technique was originally named "Tang Shou" in Ryukyu in ancient Japan. At the beginning of this century, it was renamed "Karate" by Japanese karate practitioners. After continuous practice and evolution, today's "Karate" was formed.

　　The difference in skills

　　Taekwondo: 70% of the movements are done with the legs

　　In Taekwondo, 70% of the movements must be completed by the legs, and the key point is to focus on leg techniques. The flexible rotation of the legs and the correct use of strength are the keys to Taekwondo training. The kicking skills of Taekwondo are almost the best among all martial arts. What is important is the coordinated use of legs and punches. When kicking, pay attention to the height of the kicking leg should be the same as the shoulder. When fighting, do not attack the lower part, back and back of the head. Taekwondo has a total of 3,200 movements, of which leg movements account for about 3/4. There are many different types of techniques. This is a form of martial arts that highly values ​​leg techniques. In this process, it is also necessary to cooperate with the correct punching method, and form a tacit cooperation between the arms and legs to contract freely. Only then can the tactics be adjusted in time during the attack to form a variety of fighting styles.

　　In addition, this is a martial arts event that requires relatively high flexibility of the entire body. During the interview, the reporter learned that most of the people who come to practice Taekwondo are teenagers with good physical flexibility. From a competitive perspective, the younger you are, the stronger your flexibility and the easier it is to stretch your ligaments, the more conducive it is to systematic training in Taekwondo. And if you look at it from a fitness perspective, as long as you don't train too hard, it won't actually cause harm to older people. The age difference is mainly reflected in the body's adaptability and endurance to the intensity of practice. In a confrontational competition of the same intensity, a 10-year-old child's body's resistance to injury will be significantly better than that of a 40-year-old adult.

　　Karate: Pay more attention to practical effects

　　Compared with Taekwondo, Karate is more focused on practical effects. Although karate also uses different kick techniques and punches, the biggest difference between the two is that when using fist and kick techniques, the requirements for waist strength are different. The most critical element in karate is the use of waist strength. Regardless of offense or defense, all technical movements must start from the waist. During the fight, karate requires that you are not allowed to attack the opponent's head, and leg kicks are much less common than in taekwondo. The physical requirements for the practitioners themselves are particularly high. Only when there is a certain foundation in strength and muscle training, combined with the simultaneous use of hands and legs required by karate, and the technical and tactical effects of attacking and defending at the same time, will it show a certain degree of practicality. Its main feature is that its movements are concise and clear, unlike Taekwondo's fancy movements, but each move and style can produce a certain attack effect.

　　During the practice, karate uses boxing techniques such as flat fists, front fists and leg kicks as its core movements. Basic skills include attack, horse stance punch, double punch, side kick, back kick, volley kick, etc. Defense includes three categories: top-down defense, bottom-up defense, and horizontal defense. In addition, you must master flexible steps, such as lunge, empty step, stake step, horse step and cross step. Use the coordination of various body parts to subdue your opponent. During the fighting process, it is required to move quickly, strike fiercely, and hit the opponent's vital points with every move. For those who seek self-defense, karate is undoubtedly more practical. It is understood that currently, the number of karate in various major halls in Beijing is female The membership ratio is gradually increasing. On the one hand, the strong confrontational nature makes many women avoid it, and on the other hand, it attracts many female members.

　　Adapt to the differences between groups of people

　　Taekwondo: The Choice for Teenagers and Female Bodybuilders

　　Compared with karate, taekwondo can only use legs and fists to fight. During training, fists and feet are protected by protective gear, usually made of sponge. In actual combat, protective gear must be worn, so its safety is very high. At the same time, it is equipped with standard Taekwondo competition mats, which will have a good protective effect on practitioners. Therefore, for young people and female members, if they want to avoid strong confrontation and reduce the probability of injury, Taekwondo is a good choice.

　　Karate: Suitable for all ages, both men and women

　　According to karate coach Xu Ligong, karate is a fitness sport suitable for all ages and regardless of gender. As long as you are 6 to 45 years old and have no cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, disease ,Body healthy Anyone can get in this sport exercise , especially office workers, long-term desk workers and women who need self-defense, can enhance their physical fitness through karate exercises. Injuries rarely occur during training. During confrontational training, coaches will be nearby to provide special guidance. Because the venue is covered with sponge mats, you will not feel pain even if you fall on it.

　　Coach’s reminder: Choose projects based on your own circumstances

　　According to karate coach Xu Ligong, many female fitness enthusiasts now choose some fighting sports as training courses. Because exercising in these projects can not only play a role in losing weight and fitness, but also learn skills from them, which can be used for self-defense, so why not do it. But there are many differences between karate and taekwondo. If you want to achieve your own personal goals, you must choose an event based on your personal physical condition.

　　Taekwondo is a self-defense martial art that uses both hands and feet. After exercise, it can strengthen the body, improve personal thinking ability, be agile, and enhance self-confidence. It is characterized by fast strikes, accurate kicks, concise and practical moves, and easy to learn. However, because the event pays great attention to leg skills, most of the offensive methods are leg attacks. The upper limbs play a greater role in balancing the body and require relatively strong flexibility. It is more suitable for girls with smaller strength, because generally women have better flexibility and can play a greater advantage in this sport.

　　Karate practice is actually about tempering a person's perseverance. It has relatively high requirements, and the training is a very arduous process. It takes a long time and the training intensity is high. It will make you feel exhausted after every training class. Many teenagers will not be able to persevere soon after participating in this sport because the training programs are boring, boring, and strict, and finally choose to give up. According to Karate enthusiast Ye Haoyue: Generally, people who come to practice Karate are more curious at first because they think this sport is cool, so they often actively concentrate on training. However, after they get over the novelty, few people can persist, especially in cities now. Child , generally can't endure hardship. In such high-intensity training, few people can persist to the end. For example, during training, some people often fail to complete the movements set by the coach, and are trained until they are sweating profusely. If you want to reach a certain level in this fitness sport, it will be difficult to do without perseverance.

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