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The 30 hobbies closest to judo 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: Less adrenaline.
TaekwondoEasier to do alone.
WrestlingLess adrenaline.
FencingBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
KarateLess adrenaline. More relaxing.
KendoBoth brainy.Gentler on the body.
Muay ThaiBoth a thrill.Easier to do alone.
BoxingQuicker first wins.
Historical fencingBoth brainy.No winners or losers.
KickboxingQuicker first wins.
Kung fuNo winners or losers. Less adrenaline.
AikidoNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
CapoeiraNo winners or losers. More creative.
Krav MagaNo winners or losers. Less fiddly.
Ice hockeyBoth a thrill.Costs more to start. Easier on the brain.
Roller derbyBoth a thrill.Costs more to start. Less fiddly.
SquashLess adrenaline.
BreakdancingCheaper to start. More creative.
CurlingBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
LacrosseMore time outside.
RugbyBoth a thrill.More time outside.
BadmintonLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
Competitive gamingBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Field hockeyMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Aerial silksBoth a thrill.Cheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Table tennisLess adrenaline. Gentler on the body.
TennisMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
CrossFitCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Irish danceLess adrenaline. No winners or losers.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.The closest are Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Fencing and Karate. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to judo and quicker to pick up.
Wrestling is close to judo and costs less to start.
