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The 30 hobbies closest to historical fencing in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Ground grappling on mats, using holds, escapes and joint locks, not strikes.
Alike: Both active and social.
Different: More competitive.
FencingCheaper to start. More competitive.
KendoSlower to reward you.
Kung fuNo winners or losers.
TaekwondoMore physical.
KarateMore competitive.
BoxingMore about following a method. Less to learn up front.
CapoeiraMore about performing.
JudoMore competitive.
KickboxingLess to learn up front.
Muay ThaiMore about following a method. Less to learn up front.
WrestlingMore competitive. Less to learn up front.
AikidoNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
Krav MagaMore useful day to day. More about following a method.
SquashLess to learn up front.
BadmintonLess adrenaline. Less to learn up front.
BoulderingCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
CurlingLess to learn up front.
Table tennisLess adrenaline. Less to learn up front.
TennisMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
BreakdancingCheaper to start. More creative.
FlamencoNo winners or losers. Less adrenaline.
Hip-hop danceCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Pool & snookerCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Sim racingCosts more to start. More screen time.
Ballroom dancingCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Competitive gamingCheaper to start. More screen time.
Contemporary danceCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More competitive.The closest are Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Fencing, Kendo, Kung fu and Taekwondo. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to historical fencing and quicker to pick up.
Fencing is close to historical fencing and costs less to start.
