Karate Or Kempo Which Is Better

[georgie]

i live in a small town and im limited to 2 styles of martial arts. wado kai karate or shorinji kempo. what is the better martial art for conditioning ,self defense and all around style? thnx for the input.

[Memnoch1207]

I would move.

[jubaji]

I would move.

Why? It must be a very safe place as no one there knows how to fight.

[Memnoch1207]

Why? It must be a very safe place as no one there knows how to fight.

True!...In that case I would take a "Womens Self Defense" class...as that would be more effective than either of those styles!

[jubaji]

True!...In that case I would take a "Womens Self Defense" class...as that would be more effective than either of those styles!

and more fun!

[georgie]

so neither of these styles are effective at all. wow im hooped.

[Memnoch1207]

Karate is a slow/hard style, that follows the Block...Then Hit method.
Kempo is a quick/ hard style, that follows the Block it 30 times...Then Hit method.

If those are you only 2 options, then I would suggest not training at all, at least this way when you get beat up, they won't laugh at you for trying to defend yourself with an ineffective style.

I would suggest reviewing the "British Self Defense" thread and follow the suggestions of the instructor in the video...the "Windmill" defense.

[georgie]

what about tae kwon do ? i think there a dojo close by?

[Memnoch1207]

Don't waste your time TKD is for sport, not for Self-Defense.

[m.artist]

so neither of these styles are effective at all. wow im hooped.

if i had to choose, i would go with the shorinji kempo(as it is a form of karate as well)
what style of karate is it?
i mean if it's straight okinawan karate, then no, but if it's like kyokushin, then i would definetly advise in you talking that
do a little more research, then we can help you with more detail

[georgie]

its wado kai karate , the first japanese karate. taken from okinawan karate and put some jiu-jitsu with it. lots of attention paid to avoiding strikes , footwork,etc. the only diff here is that shorinji kempo doesnt do a lot of sparring as much wado does. i dont know . im lost

[medic06]

you need to visit both schools to find out which you prefer, then get in were you fit in.

[Studiobuddy]

damn alotta you fools are mean to newcomers who ask questions

to those who do talk smack, lick my 7 inch penis

for those who dont, you ight

[medic06]

Nah, they are just a bit cynical because of there is alot of crap out there being pushed as self defense.

[georgie]

i always appreciate any thing you guys tell me. im the rookie and thats why im here. you guys are mostly very experienced in what im just beginning. so i thank you for the advice and time you've given me. i ask a lot of questions but thats how im learning. its nice to have experienced martial artists to help me.