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Better for what?
Self-defense - Karate is certainly better
Competitions - Depends on the style of karate, some Martial Arts have lots of competitions. If you don't like to compete, find a style that doesn't focus on sport. Gymnastics is much more competitive and is recognized globally. You can compete in the Olympics in Gymnastics, you can't in karate.
Longevity - Most gymnasts don't compete after they hit their early 20's. Then what are you going to do? Many martial artists are still actively participating into their 70's and 80's.
Traditional karate does not require any equipment and can be practiced in a relatively small area. Gymnastics use a variety of equipment types, most of which are not available in the home.
Cost wise, it will depend more on the program and training school as to whether there is any advantage.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoBoth are important life skills. Swimming is not only recreational but can also prove to be life saving. Learning karate or any martial art for that matter will enable you to defend yourself in some terrible situation. Both will keep you fit and healthy and exercise all you body muscles.
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∙ 12y agoFor some reason I think karate is because you have more skills and they're tricky. Unlikely boxing only has mostly punching and how to do your moves . But they are both great!
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∙ 9y agoIt will depend on what your goals are. For self defense, karate is going to be better. For aerobic exercise, swimming is probably better and less likely to injure the joints.
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Is karate part of gymnastics?
No, Karate is a martial art
Does gymnastics help in karate?
I would say it does because both sports focus on flexibility and strength and by doing gymnastics it will make karate easier.
Do you lose more weight in karate gymnastics or drill team?
Over time you will lose more in gymnastics but if your not ready for that kind of challenge i would say karate
Which is better Karate or Judo?
None,judo and karate are two different things, each one has its advantages anddisadvantages.In judo you have to throw people to the ground. In Karate you can punch and kick.
Why is gymnastics better than lacrosse?
It's not.
What is better ballet or karate?
ballet is way better way more skilled and advanced than karate if you are doing karate and not ballet then you are a full moron you have to be way more skilled to do ballet then you have to do to do karate and karate is just kicking radomly and punching radomly ballet is way more organized than that
Is gymnastics better than figure skating?
Certainly
How do you become a ninja in real life?
Master the arts of parkour, karate and gymnastics
Does karate have flips in it?
Karate does not typically have flips in it. It is a gymnastics move with little combat value in it, leaving one vulnerable to strikes while doing it.
Is shaolin better than karate?
Better for what? You need to ask what is better for you. They both have different aspects on discipline and execution of techniques.
Why gymnastics is better than cheereading?
Gymnastics gives you so much better technique and tumbles are performed a lot safer. Cheerleading can give you bad habbits and can 'cheat' moves.
Which is better Shrek 4 or Karate Kid?
karate Kid
