People can often confuse Tae Kwon Do and Karate. Both are respected martial arts’ forms, and both have their unique benefits and differences. Here are a few considerations when trying to determine which type of martial arts is best for you.

• Tae Kwon Do emphasizes more kicking techniques.
• Karate focuses more on hand strikes.
• Tae Kwon Do originated in Korea.
• Karate comes from Japan.
• Tae Kwon Do is an official Olympic sport.

When making the decision to study Tae Kwon Do or Karate, look at the following:

• What is the quality of the instruction?
• What does the facility look like?
• What is the atmosphere like?
• How does the class schedule work?
• Where are they located?

Hope you’ll consider taking a look at all that Master Shim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do has to offer in the New Year!