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Aikido vs Karate

Aikido and karate have 97% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatAikidoKarate
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$50$60

Choose aikido if

  • No winners or losers

About $50 to start, then about $50 a month.

About aikido

Choose karate if

  • More competitive

About $60 to start, then about $60 a month.

About karate

What you'll need

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.