There are some exceptions and circumstances in both where they are used, though. In Karate, throws that lead to a decisive strike on the ground are common, but only specific techniques are practiced and permitted in combat.
On the other hand, some forms of Kickboxing allow clinching and sweeps. But that is mainly the case in Muay Thai, which you could argue is a completely separated martial art derived from Kickboxing. As for the differences between Karate and Kickboxing, it would be easier to divide them into several segments so you could comprehend what they are and what they mean in practice.
Instead, it focuses on peace, meditation, calmness, and focus. The philosophy behind Karate stems from the roots on which Karate grew and evolved over the centuries.
At first, it was known as Te and renamed to Karate in modern times. Te was developed in Okinawa, Japan by Okinawans who trained ancient martial arts in China. Those old martial arts focused on meditation and peace, stemming from their background in Buddhism. The philosophy of Karate states that you should avoid every conflict if possible. However, it is clear that conflict happens in life, and sometimes we cannot do anything to prevent it.
The moves are quick, efficient, and brisk. Kickboxing is a martial art you could call aggressive, but the purpose is self-defense, not attacking.
Every strike is delivered with maximum force, using arms and legs as weapons. You move forward with aggression and striking to incapacitate your opponent by inflicting damage, not avoiding it. Even though the philosophy behind Kickboxing is more focused on power and force behind strikes, it is mainly focused on self-defense. For instance, Karate teaches a lot of techniques when it comes to kicks, but you can only use a handful of them in regulated competition.
The same goes for Kickboxing. And, the fact that you can use only limited techniques in competition affects the stance of the fighters. The Kickboxing technique is developed in a way that maximizes damage. You put all your force behind virtually every strike and use not only your muscle strength but the entire body momentum to maximize power.
Forward movement, hip rotation, and incredible footwork are highlighting the Kickboxing technique the most.
Reading your opponent and being able to react accordingly is crucial. That includes the origins, rules, equipment, and technique. After Japan left, Korea wanted its own identity back, so a purely Korean martial art was born — Taekwondo. Although the newly-developed art is young, the techniques it uses go back centuries. Like Karate, old Chinese martial arts influenced Taekwondo techniques , but most of the main methods of kicking and moving in combat came from an ancient Korean martial art called Takkyeon.
Taekwondo is an abbreviation of three words. Tae, meaning foot, Kwon, meaning fist, and Do, meaning way or path. Tae and Kwon represent training, mastering the art, both as a martial art and philosophy. Do means the way — the path that mastering this martial art takes you on. As for the rules of Taekwondo, they are very similar to Karate point fighting.
Full contact is not allowed completely, so you need to learn how to control your strikes and not put too much force behind them. However, Karate is a lot more strict when it comes to the intensity of the contact. The goal is to score as many points as possible before the time runs out. The matches usually last three rounds, lasting two minutes each, and the fighter that scores the most points throughout the bout wins.
You score by striking the opponent in the designated area, which is the head and torso. No other area of the body is worth a score. A punch or a kick to the body is worth one point, while a kick to the head is worth two points.
The matches are not conducted in a ring but on a ten-meter long mat. Only forward and backward movement is allowed, as you have to stay on the mat at all times. Grabbing, holding, or any grappling is prohibited.
As for the equipment, the fighters wear a traditional Korean dobok. It is very similar to a Japanese keikogi but has wider sleeves and pants.
In competition, you also need a mouthguard, a helmet, gloves, body protection gear, shin guards, and a groin guard, if you wish to wear one. Kickboxers often spend time conditioning their shins and various other body parts in preparation for a fight. A fighter without conditioning will struggle once they receive a clean shot.
Even a student practicing Kickboxing for leisure, will find that padwork drills and sparring will condition their body over time. Many who practice traditional Martial Arts will find that after a Kickboxing session they are not as fit as they might believe. Their punches and kicks will not be effective enough, and they also struggled to stay in the ring to fight 10 rounds.
This is partly because in traditional Martial Arts, students are taught to pull back their kicks and punches, as contact sparring using gloves was extremely rare. Those classes are there to help you burn calories, and are more like aerobics than Kickboxing. The likelihood is that you will be training at most, three times a week, and this is not enough if you want to build your strength and conditioning.
To build good foundational and functional strength, incorporate Functional Training into your training routine. Karate and other Martial Arts became the centre stage for s action scenes, boosting its popularity and wow factor.
The popularity Karate had in the 70s and 80s led to Dojos popping up on every street. Proving that popular culture plays a big part in the Martial Arts industry. It became very easy for anyone who knew a few Karate moves to open up their own Dojo, and to start charging students to teach them. The standardisation of Kickboxing as a competitive sport, leaves less room for interpretation of correct form than in Karate.
This helps Kickboxers find common ground, and can make it simpler to find the right school. It is more about where the Martial Art is going moving forwards. Strictly speaking, where nuber of students are considered, Karate seems to have more students and schools than many other Martial Arts. Karate is still seen more of an activity that children do, and quickly grow out of as they approach their teens. More adults take up Kickboxing as a hobby, and we are now seeing more parents signing up their children without fear that their child will get knocked out in class.
My guess is that the high energy, fast paced brutality of MMA keeps viewers eyes fixed to the screen, without being able to look away. Just like the old fashion gladiator fights. With MMA has truly taking off in a relatively short amount of time, it shows that with evolution, Martial Arts will not disappear.
Which raises the question… Is Karate getting pushed to the side in favour of more modern Martial Arts? Modern day living looks for convenient, fast, and effective. All of that, and we want it cheap too! But really what it means is disposable, because when things are disposable, it is easier and quicker to get something new and shiny. Most schools have a free trial offer, and if you need longer to try it out just ask.
One of the worst students to have is a disengaged one. Whether or not they portray their school accurately, if you like the sound of what they do, try it out to see which one works best for you.
Most importantly, what do you enjoy and what can you see yourself doing in the future? Martial Arts when practiced correctly is. Lifelong endeavour. Even when you choose which Martial Art is right for you, then you need to choose the school. Try to find somewhere that will teach you both the physical and mental aspects of Martial Arts. Many Kickboxing schools will focus more on the physical technique and bypass the mental teachings of Martial Arts as a whole.
These teachings are so important in teaching us how to apply Martial Arts as a way of life and not just a sport. Online forums also point to Muay Thai being more popular.
Discussions tagged Muay Thai Vs Kickboxing often end up giving Muay Thai credit for effectiveness and better training. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Start Today. By Yasmin Arman February 7, Share This Blog. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin.
Share on email. Share on pinterest. Share on whatsapp. A common question that many ask is, which Martial Art is better than the rest? However, despite their similarities, they are two very different Martial Arts. Self-Defence — Round 1 Just like any Martial Arts question the answer here is, it depends… It depends on the style, the school and the student. Kyokushin Kyokushin is a stand-up, full contact Karate style. Karate is not a fighting tool for beginners.
It will take a good Karate student around years to defend themselves effectively. Kickboxing For Self-Defence You must learn how to take hits and how to get hit.
Defence Similar to Boxing, Kickboxers know how to hold a tight guard, which can be hard for even the most trained fighters to get through.
To answer this question fully, you would also have to address a core weakness of both these stand-up Martial Arts… What happens when the fight goes to the ground?
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