Whenever someone is considering beginning martial arts classes, they often ask us, “How are tae kwon do and karate different?” Or, “Which is better?” To answer this, we’ll start by saying that both are excellent forms of martial arts training, with each offering numerous benefits. The core principles of both Taekwondo (or Tae Kwon Do) and Karate stress self-discipline and a high code of personal conduct. Both have a sport competition aspect, however this makes up only part of