You're askin' on a MMA/BJJ forum?
Hehehehe... Most answers will be along the lines of 'both crap, try Maui Thai'. To be honest, it depends what you're looking at acheive. If you like the idea of traditional martial arts (ie. more spirital/less practical) then try one. Karate's Japanese, TKD's Korean.
To the best of my knowledge, the kicks in TKD are a little faster, and the kicks in karate a little more powerful (because of the application of the hips). Some (not all) TKD practicioners rely on the feet to the extent that their hands are useless. This makes the art impractical in some situations (ie. against someone who has mastered all distances - kicking, striking, grappling). But if you just want to keep fit & flexible, either art will give you that.
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