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The 30 hobbies closest to kung fu in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Japanese-style punches, kicks and blocks, drilled in lines and set forms.
Alike: Both active and social.
Different: More competitive.
AikidoGentler on the body.
TaekwondoMore competitive.
KendoMore competitive.
Historical fencingMore competitive.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore competitive. More of a mental workout.
FencingMore competitive. Less repetitive.
CapoeiraMore physical.
JudoMore competitive. More of a thrill.
WrestlingMore competitive. Livelier.
BoxingMore competitive. Livelier.
KickboxingMore competitive. Livelier.
Muay ThaiMore competitive. More of a thrill.
Krav MagaLivelier. More about following a method.
Adult balletEasier to do alone.
Ballroom dancingGentler on the body.
Argentine tangoGentler on the body.
FlamencoEasier to do alone.
Hip-hop danceNo winners or losers.
Brass instrumentsGentler on the body. You can do it at home.
Contemporary danceMore creative.
Pole dancingMore physical.
Salsa dancingMore social.
Aerial silksMore of a thrill.
Belly danceQuicker first wins.
Bollywood danceQuicker first wins.
SquashMore competitive. Livelier.
Table tennisMore competitive. Quicker first wins.
Tap danceQuicker first wins.
BadmintonMore competitive. Quicker first wins.The closest are Karate, Aikido, Taekwondo, Kendo and Historical fencing. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to kung fu and quicker to pick up.
Fencing is close to kung fu and costs less to start.
