Please help me distinguish between the martial arts.

Question

With the Olympics just beginning, I was looking through an event gude online and realized that I don't know the difference between all the martial arts. Basically, what separates judo from taekwondo?

Answer 1

Both Judo and Tae Kwon Do are sport orientated martial arts.

Judo's background is throws, hold, and basic grappling.  Matches are won by performing throws that land an oppenent on their back.

Tae Kwon Do is a striking art that is scored with points for striking to a certain area.

Judo:

Olympic induction came into existence in 1964. There were 74 participants from 27 countries. By 1992 in Barcelona the competition had grown to 437 participants from 93 countries. The Olympic weight classes have increased in number over the years. Beginning with the Tokyo Olympics, three weight categories were introduced in addition to the open category. The categories were expanded to six for the 1972 Olympics, and eight for the 1980 Olympics. In 1992 the open category was dropped from the Olympics, so there are currently 7 weight categories for both men and women in the Olympics.

Tae Kwon Do:

In 1945, Korea was liberated, it's traditions were introduced on a national scale to help solidify national identity. Eventually the art spread worldwide and eventually became an olympic sport in 1988.

Today, TKD has become very popular and is one of the most highly practiced martial arts in the world. People from all over the globe study Tae Kwon Do techniques and history as devout enthusiast. Benefits of practice and study are abundant and continue to be realized as the sport grows ever increasingly.

I have written an article on both of these arts on my website if you desire more information.  Link below.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Basically Judo uses throwing and Tae Kwon Do uses punches and kicks, but they love to use kicks the most. Hope this helps

Answer 3

Judo = Throwing

Tae Kwon Do = Kicking

Answer 4

read a book once in a while. you might learn something and not have to ask elementary questions. i hear you can read them for free at places called libraries

Answer 5

Judo is a grappling style, which implements lots of Locks, Throws, and some ground fighting.  Tae Kwon Do is a striking style known mostly for it's dynamic kicks.  When you watch these events you have to realize this competition is more of a sport as opposed to actual combat.