tkd vs karate

[Whispers]

Karate has a more developed set of hand techniques. Taekwondo is mostly focused on foot techniques, and mainly those which score well in tornament, so many are not very effective in self-defense(though this may not be the case depending on what kind of school you attend).

They can both be equally valuable for self-defense if trained properly, but most schools for both don't train with contact or aliveness.

[kuk sool won]

Depends on what type of TKD and what type of Karate you mean, there are differences.

[joe360]

Taekwondo focuses largely on kicking, while karate kinda has a more balanced form of combat.They are both equally good, I've been trained in Taekwondo, but I wouldnt say I've had the full expereince due to the fact that the place I trained at was very unorganized.Im looking into karate so I'll be getting a first hand experience on the differences between the two.

[mea140]

whats the main distinct differences between the to. compare disadvantages and advantages. thankyou