what is better for a street fight, Japanese karate, or American kempo?

[mArLoN]

This has been bothering me because they both seem to be the same thing, and seem to have the same effect. Also, their are so many martial arts their, and I was hoping to take one that will be beneficial in every aspect ( physically, mentally).

[Notthebeest]

The one with a good teacher. Martial Arts work if you're taught them right. Style makes no difference. Kempo and Karate have different styles under their names. Too many to cover here.

[dennismetal89]

As mentioned no style is better than the next but if you go to a good school and have a great teacher thats what matters.. Determination and effort as well make it

But based on those styles you ask about it's basically preference and interest as I take Ed Parker American kenpo and find it effective and interesting. It teaches through natural movements and powerful quick strikes but many styles of martial arts have similarities and differences

[Peter]

neither

i say become a bare knuckle boxer

then youd kiss ass and take names