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The 30 hobbies closest to kickboxing in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Punches only: footwork, bag and pad work in a gym, with sparring if you want.
Alike: Both active and social.
Different: More about following a method.
Muay ThaiMore of a thrill.
WrestlingSlower to reward you.
Krav MagaMore useful day to day. No winners or losers.
TaekwondoSlower to reward you.
KarateMore relaxing. Slower to reward you.
KendoSlower to reward you. More fiddly, precise work.
Historical fencingMore to learn.
JudoSlower to reward you.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore of a mental workout. Slower to reward you.
FencingCheaper to start. More fiddly, precise work.
CapoeiraNo winners or losers. More creative.
Kung fuNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
AikidoNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
SquashLess adrenaline.
BadmintonLess adrenaline.
CrossFitCheaper to start. More social.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
Pickup basketballMore time outside.
CurlingGentler on the body. More relaxing.
LacrosseMore time outside. Less repetitive.
NetballMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Table tennisGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.
BoulderingCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
Field hockeyMore time outside. Less repetitive.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
TrampoliningCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
VolleyballMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Bollywood danceCheaper to start. No winners or losers.The closest are Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Krav Maga and Taekwondo. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Fencing is close to kickboxing and costs less to start.
