What is better karate or MMA?

Answer 1

Both of these arts were created for different purposes by different people. Both arts focus on making an individual healthier and a better person. They require dedication and a lot of time to become proficient.

Karate focuses on striking while Aikido focuses more on joint manipulation considering Aikido comes from Daito Ryu Jujutsu. It depends on what the student wants to get out of an art.

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What is above is absolutly correct.

Actually, there is no better Martial Art to another.

Efficiency is not a question of Martial Arts or sports, but of individuals.

Answer 2

Questions like these are subjective you may as well ask which better apples or Oranges.

Answer 3

Better for what purpose? Getting into a ring and winning? I'd say MMA.

Having a better life and being healthy and avoiding conflict? I'd say karate.

Answer 4

Karate is a martial art.