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The 30 hobbies closest to aikido in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Stances, strikes and flowing forms from Chinese styles such as Shaolin and wing chun.
Alike: Both social and precise.
Different: More physical.
KarateMore competitive.
TaekwondoMore competitive. More physical.
KendoMore competitive. Livelier.
FencingCheaper to start. More competitive.
Historical fencingMore competitive. Livelier.
JudoMore competitive. Livelier.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore competitive. More physical.
WrestlingMore competitive. Livelier.
BoxingMore competitive. Livelier.
CapoeiraMore physical. Livelier.
KickboxingMore competitive. Livelier.
Muay ThaiMore competitive. Livelier.
Krav MagaLivelier. More physical.
Argentine tangoBoth relaxing.Cheaper to start. More creative.
Ballroom dancingCheaper to start. More competitive.
Adult balletMore physical.
Brass instrumentsGentler on the body. You can do it at home.
Belly danceMore creative. Quicker first wins.
FlamencoLivelier. More creative.
GuitarBoth relaxing.Gentler on the body. Easier to do alone.
Hip-hop danceCheaper to start. Livelier.
Sign languageCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Table tennisMore competitive. Quicker first wins.
Contemporary danceCheaper to start. More creative.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. More physical.
Salsa dancingCheaper to start. Livelier.
Aerial silksCheaper to start. More physical.
Bass guitarBoth relaxing.Costs more to start. Gentler on the body.
Bollywood danceCheaper to start. Livelier.The closest are Kung fu, Karate, Taekwondo, Kendo and Fencing. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to aikido and quicker to pick up.
Fencing is close to aikido and costs less to start.
