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In the world of martial arts, judo and karate stand out as two emblematic Japanese disciplines. Although they share certain common roots, these two arts differ greatly in terms of techniques, philosophy and approach. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between judo and karate, to help you better understand these two martial arts. <\/p>\n\n

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1. The origins of judo and karate<\/h2>\n\n

Judo and karate are the two most famous Japanese martial arts, but the history of these two Japanese symbols is very different: <\/p>\n\n

-History of judo: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Judo was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as an evolution of traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu. Kano wanted to develop a “safer” martial art focused on physical education. He therefore eliminated the dangerous techniques of jiu-jitsu to make it a more accessible and less traumatic sport for the body, based mainly on projections and immobilizations. <\/p>\n

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Jigoro Kano<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

-History of karate: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Karate, for its part, originated on the Okinawa islands and was influenced by Chinese martial arts. Developed in the early 20th century, karate emphasizes striking techniques such as punches, kicks and defensive blocks. Gichin Funakoshi is often regarded as the father of modern karate. <\/p>\n

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Gichin Funakoshi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

2. The differences between judo and karate: techniques<\/h2>\n\n

One of the most notable differences between judo and karate is the nature of their fighting techniques.<\/p>\n\n

Judo: The art of imbalance<\/strong>Judo focuses primarily on projections, ground control and submissions. Judokas seek to use their opponent’s strength to throw them to the ground, a central concept known as “kuzushi” (imbalance). Grabbing and throwing techniques are essential in this discipline. The importance of grappling explains the difference in kimono design. The kimono, called “judogi”, is made mostly of cotton and polyester, with a rice-grain weave that is very resistant, unlike karate and its karategi. <\/p>\n\n

Karate: mastering strikes<\/strong>Karate is a striking discipline. Practitioners, called karatekas, learn to use their body as a weapon to deliver punches, kicks, elbows and knees. Unlike judo, grabs and throws are rarely used, except in certain variants such as kyokushin karate. Because grappling and throws are used so sparingly, kimonos are lighter and made of canvas, facilitating movement. <\/p>\n\n

3. Judogi vs Karategi<\/h2>\n\n

The differences between judo and karate are also reflected in their respective clothing<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n

–Judogi :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Judokas wear a “judogi”, a heavy, sturdy uniform designed to withstand grabs and throws. The judogi is often thicker and reinforced, as judokas need to be able to pull and hold their opponents without tearing their uniform. <\/span><\/p>\n