[Kanji_The_Wanderer]

I agree with Ronin4Hire. It is definitely about preference. I've noticed a lot of Karate is about strength and power. I did Shotokan-Ryu and it's pretty tough. A lot of physical exercise such as running and sparring.

There is a lot of Katas and demos that they will have you do. Blocking, kicking, and punching is what I was doing most of the time. It didn't get spiritual, or dynamic at all. Lots of grounded stances and fluent movement.

Make sure you know what you want before to decide on something.