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posted by JShell1265 on 6:32 pm

Mark or whomever has an opinion:

I'm looking to add a fitness type class that includes Strength training, Stretching, and help mentally too. Looking at a Karate Class being offered at my gym, but they also offer Taekwondo there. I'm not sure what the difference really is, but my friend said that Taekwondo is more holds and flips compared to Karate is more strikeing. With my ligament issues, I'm wondering if the Taekwondo would be better?

They also offer Beginning Yoga if I would prefer doing that and keeping the Karate for the younger people. :)

Any suggestions?

Comments

by acgenther on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Yoga is great for streaching and isometric muscle toning. Taekwando has punching and kicking. I'm told by the taekwando instrucors that karate has less kicking all thou I have not tried it. Yoga is wonderful to help focus and relax. Maybe try a class or two of each and see wich you prefer. Have fun.

by mmarkm63 on Feb 7, 2012 at 4:24 am

People swear by yoga. I swear by martial arts. While I don't love Tae Kwon Do, I DO like all the things that martial arts offer.

I agree with acgenther, all the dreaded "T" word was used... try them both and see what you think!

by Bijouxsha on Feb 7, 2012 at 6:25 am

I would TRY it all, if you can. Life's short, maybe you'll find something you really love and are super passionate about! I used to do yoga and really enjoyed it. I switched to Pilates and have been doing it for years. You'll never know until you try.