Taekwondo vs karate: which do adults learn faster?

Most adults find taekwondo more accessible at the start because the movements are more linear and high kicks are the main focus, whereas karate requires coordination between punches and kicks from the beginning. That said, it all depends on your body and how naturally flexible you are - if you have stiff hips, taekwondo can be frustrating. In general, the initial learning curve is a bit smoother with taekwondo, but both styles will leave you pretty sore the first few months either way.