What is the difference between Tae Kwon Do and Karate?
“Tae Kwon Do” is a Korean martial art that translated means “the way of the hand and foot” or “the art of kicking and punching.” Learning Tae Kwon Do teaches students how to use their hands and feet to improve the mind and the body. Tae Kwon Do is one of the most popular martial arts in the world and can be found in every major country. In addition to being a popular form of self-improvement, it is also Korea’s national sport. “Karate” is a Japanese martial arts that translated means empty hand.” Although both martial arts share similar movements, the country and customs are different.