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No, they are not the same. Taekwondo is a martial art. Other Martial Arts are karate, jujitsu, kendo, kung fu, boxing, fencing, shooting, Archery, etc., anything associated with preparing individuals for combat.

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They are very similar in nature. The forms used in Taekwondo until recently, and still are used in some styles, are based on the kata of Shorin ryu karate. Karate came from Okinawa and moved from there to Japan and Korea.

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Tae Kwon do is a martial art.

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No

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