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The 30 hobbies closest to Muay Thai 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 adrenaline.
KickboxingLess adrenaline.
WrestlingMore social.
TaekwondoLess adrenaline.
JudoBoth a thrill.More social.
Krav MagaMore useful day to day. No winners or losers.
KarateLess adrenaline. More relaxing.
KendoMore fiddly, precise work. Slower to reward you.
Historical fencingMore creative. More to learn.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore creative. More of a mental workout.
FencingCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
CapoeiraMore creative. No winners or losers.
Kung fuNo winners or losers. Less adrenaline.
AikidoNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
SquashLess adrenaline.
Ice hockeyBoth a thrill.Costs more to start. Less repetitive.
Roller derbyBoth a thrill.Costs more to start. Less repetitive.
BadmintonLess adrenaline.
CrossFitCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Aerial silksBoth a thrill.Cheaper to start. No winners or losers.
KartingBoth a thrill.Cheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
LacrosseMore time outside. Less repetitive.
Pool & snookerCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
RugbyBoth a thrill.More time outside. Less repetitive.
Table tennisLess adrenaline. Gentler on the body.
TennisMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Field hockeyMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Irish danceLess adrenaline. More fiddly, precise work.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. Less adrenaline.The closest are Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Taekwondo and Judo. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to Muay Thai and quicker to pick up.
Kickboxing is close to Muay Thai and costs less to start.
