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The 30 hobbies closest to taekwondo 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: Gentler on the body.
KendoGentler on the body.
JudoMore social.
Kung fuNo winners or losers.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore of a mental workout.
WrestlingMore social.
AikidoNo winners or losers. Gentler on the body.
BoxingQuicker first wins.
KickboxingQuicker first wins.
Muay ThaiMore of a thrill.
FencingCheaper to start. Less repetitive.
Historical fencingGentler on the body.
CapoeiraNo winners or losers. More creative.
Krav MagaNo winners or losers. Less fiddly.
SquashLess adrenaline.
BreakdancingCheaper to start. More creative.
BadmintonLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
Irish danceLess adrenaline.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Aerial silksCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Table tennisGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.
TennisMore time outside. Less adrenaline.
Ballroom dancingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. Less fiddly.
Adult balletNo winners or losers. Less adrenaline.
CurlingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
FlamencoNo winners or losers. Less adrenaline.
Hip-hop danceCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Pool & snookerCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.The closest are Karate, Kendo, Judo, Kung fu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to taekwondo and quicker to pick up.
Kung fu is close to taekwondo and costs less to start.
