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The 30 hobbies closest to Krav Maga 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: Less about being useful. More competitive.
KickboxingLess about being useful. More competitive.
Muay ThaiLess about being useful. More competitive.
WrestlingMore competitive. Less about being useful.
TaekwondoMore competitive. More fiddly, precise work.
CapoeiraMore creative. Less about being useful.
Historical fencingLess about being useful. More creative.
JudoMore competitive. More fiddly, precise work.
Kung fuMore relaxing. More creative.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore competitive. More creative.
KarateMore competitive. More relaxing.
AikidoMore relaxing. Gentler on the body.
FencingCheaper to start. More competitive.
KendoMore fiddly, precise work. Less about being useful.
CrossFitCheaper to start. More competitive.
SquashLess about being useful. More competitive.
BadmintonLess about being useful. More competitive.
TrampoliningCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
BoulderingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More competitive.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. Less about being useful.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. More creative.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. More competitive.
Strength trainingCheaper to start. Easier to do alone.
Bollywood danceCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
CurlingLess about being useful. Gentler on the body.
KartingCheaper to start. More competitive.
LacrosseMore time outside. More competitive.
NetballLess about being useful. More time outside.
Table tennisLess about being useful. Gentler on the body.The closest are Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Taekwondo. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Capoeira is close to Krav Maga and costs less to start.
