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The 30 hobbies closest to wrestling 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: Quicker first wins.
KickboxingQuicker first wins.
Muay ThaiEasier to do alone.
JudoMore of a thrill.
TaekwondoEasier to do alone.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuMore of a mental workout.
FencingCheaper to start. More fiddly, precise work.
KarateMore relaxing.
KendoMore fiddly, precise work.
CapoeiraNo winners or losers. More creative.
Historical fencingNo winners or losers. More to learn.
Krav MagaNo winners or losers. More useful day to day.
Kung fuNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
AikidoNo winners or losers. More relaxing.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
SquashEasier to do alone.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
LacrosseMore time outside. Less repetitive.
Field hockeyMore time outside. Less repetitive.
RugbyMore time outside. Less repetitive.
BadmintonLess adrenaline. Quicker first wins.
CrossFitCheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
Pole dancingCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
Aerial silksCheaper to start. No winners or losers.
BreakdancingCheaper to start. More creative.
CurlingGentler on the body. More relaxing.
Five-a-side footballMore time outside. Quicker first wins.
NetballQuicker first wins. More time outside.
Table tennisGentler on the body. Less adrenaline.The closest are Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Judo and Taekwondo. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Kickboxing is close to wrestling and quicker to pick up.
Fencing is close to wrestling and costs less to start.
