Karate and judo – the Japanese martial arts which according to the unprepared person a little with what differ therefore between these two directions it is difficult to make the choice. Actually it is different systems which use various techniques. To choose one of them, it is necessary to decide on the purpose of studying martial art.
Karate
Karate, unlike judo, ancient martial art in which traditional Japanese techniques are used. In it additional tools aren't used, for fight against the opponent only own force and agility are necessary. The karate is called the system of defense and attack, but this art is suitable for the second more. In it kicks, divings, captures and other receptions with short-term contact are used. It is important to strike direct, accurate, powerful shots with different parts of the body in well thought over points to neutralize the opponent.
The karate is quite sickly look of sport as it is necessary to be influenced by all kicks and divings. He increases strength of the person and allows to use as much as possible it at the attack. For demonstration of abilities not only confrontations between opponents, but also other receptions are used: dissecting of bricks or boards. Karate – spectacular sport for what beginners often choose it, without having thought of its possible shortcomings.
Judo
Judo – modern martial art which was specially developed for the defense at the beginning of the 20th century on the basis of ju-jitsu. The judo uses only own forces of the person without use of weapon too, but with other purpose – for the defense. Technique of judo considerably differ from karate: these are various captures, painful receptions, zaloma which are intended for neutralization of the opponent, but not fight against it. There are no kicks in judo, and it is great advantage if you want to train the child in martial art. Children often don't understand what pain they strike powerful blows with legs or hands, and are ready to show the abilities on age-mates at school or in the yard. This fighting system learns to use strength of the opponent to the maximum to direct it against him. The name of this art speaks for itself – "The soft way". If the karate increases the power, then judo – endurance and flexibility. There is no judo – not spectacular sport, in it beautiful poses and effective receptions, it isn't divided into styles and schools, but the system of belts is uniform worldwide and if you move to other place, you shouldn't study everything at first because of the divergence in techniques. The karate is presented by several schools and it is necessary to choose one of them. The judo, in essence, is easier than karate: people of any physical training and any age are suitable for its study. It is possible to study the main protective receptions pretty fast, and sharpening of skills of karate requires a lot of time.