Need a new hobby

[Tenacious B]

I tend to get sick of my hobbies after about 5 years. I used to play football a lot, then was into boats/jetskis, music (played bass professionally, or semi-pro), but haven't had much hobby time the last few years.

I'm looking for something that can be done by myself and at home/nearby, but can also be done in groups. For instance, playing bass gets really boring by yourself, especially after being in a band, so something like piano would be better.

I've thought about martial arts, marksmanship, archery, canoe/kayak (I live near a lake), or taking up a new instrument. I generally like activities that involve some sort of physical skill, but don't require excessive athletic ability (breathing difficulties limit my enjoyment of highly aerobic activities).

Any suggestions? (And no, I do not consider WORLD DOMINATION a hobby)

[Doppelbock]

It's pretty typical for an INTJ to bounce around from interest to interest.

Might I suggest you take up the double-necked fretless electric zither. Can be played alone or in heavy metal/bluegrass fusion bands.

[Mafiaangel180]

Kendo....or maybe birdwatching.

[Motor Jax]

accordians are a pretty nice obstacle to face also

[ShaiGar]

Build a Zombie Fortress.
Have in it everything that you'd need to survive 20 years.

[guardian789]

Personally, I'd take up Fencing.

[ShaiGar]

But it's not useful... What about trying to learn True Form?

Ai Kido
Capoera
Krav Maga
Parkour
Tai Chi...

from there you could start the greatest school of martial arts on earth.

[cal]

I tend to get sick of my hobbies after about 5 years. I used to play football a lot, then was into boats/jetskis, music (played bass professionally, or semi-pro), but haven't had much hobby time the last few years.

I'm looking for something that can be done by myself and at home/nearby, but can also be done in groups. For instance, playing bass gets really boring by yourself, especially after being in a band, so something like piano would be better.

I've thought about martial arts, marksmanship, archery, canoe/kayak (I live near a lake), or taking up a new instrument. I generally like activities that involve some sort of physical skill, but don't require excessive athletic ability (breathing difficulties limit my enjoyment of highly aerobic activities).

Any suggestions? (And no, I do not consider WORLD DOMINATION a hobby)


Maybe become a Tantric Master:

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A skill that one can use anywhere, for a lifetitme. A friend is into it. The ladies love him for it.

[Tenacious B]

For martial arts, the styles that have appealed to me so far are mainly Aikido and Sambo.

Krav Maga is not as structured as I would like since it is basically no rules.

Capoeria is probably do gymnastic for me, my SI joints (part of the hip) are a little off.

Kendo is appealing, if I'm going to use a sword it would be this style (fencing doesn't do it for me, I'm more of a slasher).

Parkour is probably a good way to get arrested here, and there aren't that many interesting places to do it here.

Not sure on Tai Chi...

First thing is to find what is available in my area.


I've kind of ruled out another instrument since I'd like something a little more mindless and I've already done the music thing.

[Motor Jax]

Kenpo

or Jujitsu are pretty good, i hear

[rwyatt365]

Underwater basket weaving??

[Tenacious B]

Underwater basket weaving??

Well I do live by a lake, and baskets are practical for holding things...:thinking:

[Moriarty]

I'd advocate archery. Until my shoulder surgery, I was an avid archer in the medieval style. I sold my longbow last year (a 72 inch yew selfbow) because I could no longer draw it.

I enjoyed the art and the challenge of the sport, particularly the compounded challenge of mastering the techniques used by the bowmen who decimated the French nobility at Agincourt 1415. I'm a history buff, and when I strung a bow shaped from the Yew tree and nocked an arrow fletched with a goose feather I'd experience a nostalgic rush. I also loved the looks I'd get from people using more modern equipment when I'd show up at competitions with a 6 foot tall bow!

It was also a good way for me to occupy my mind. Archery, especially primitive archery, requires absolute concentration and awareness. I found that if my mind was *anywhere* except directly behind my arrow, I'd likely made a bad shot.

Yeah, I miss it. If I can ever develop the strength again that I had in my shoulders and scapular areas, I'd be back into it in a heartbeat.

[Chainsaw Dundee]

Throwing knives/axes - Pilots license - Lockpicking - Hardcore Lasso Skills - Woodworking/Luthier - Dancing -

Theres a few :)

[Tenacious B]

I'd advocate archery. Until my shoulder surgery, I was an avid archer in the medieval style. I sold my longbow last year (a 72 inch yew selfbow) because I could no longer draw it.

I enjoyed the art and the challenge of the sport, particularly the compounded challenge of mastering the techniques used by the bowmen who decimated the French nobility at Agincourt 1415. I'm a history buff, and when I strung a bow shaped from the Yew tree and nocked an arrow fletched with a goose feather I'd experience a nostalgic rush. I also loved the looks I'd get from people using more modern equipment when I'd show up at competitions with a 6 foot tall bow!

It was also a good way for me to occupy my mind. Archery, especially primitive archery, requires absolute concentration and awareness. I found that if my mind was *anywhere* except directly behind my arrow, I'd likely made a bad shot.

Yeah, I miss it. If I can ever develop the strength again that I had in my shoulders and scapular areas, I'd be back into it in a heartbeat.

That's exactly how I would want to do it, the new tech compound stuff seems really dry and detached to me, like driving an automatic compared to a manual. I want an old fashioned bow and to feel the wood bending under the stress and all that good stuff.

I shot some archery back in my summer camp days (long time ago), I was pretty decent at it and it always was enjoyable. It is a very raw, natural kind of sport to me. The feel of the arrows and string, the sound of an arrow hitting the target...everything about it seems right.





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Throwing knives/axes - Pilots license - Lockpicking - Hardcore Lasso Skills - Woodworking/Luthier - Dancing -

Theres a few :)

Axe/knife throwing looks interesting, the combination of danger, concentration, and skill is usually a good one.

Pilot's license has been on my list of thing to do before I die for my whole life. Unfortunately I don't have the funds for it right now, but maybe in a year or two.

I don't know about lock picking, if I want in somewhere I'll just blow the door off its hinges.

Hardcore lasso skills is a serious sport here in Texas, I reckon.

I do like woodworking and play bass, but living in an apartment I don't think I could find the space.

Dancing? In public? With people? I can't even dance alone...:embarassed:

[Moriarty]

That's exactly how I would want to do it, the new tech compound stuff seems really dry and detached to me, like driving an automatic compared to a manual. I want an old fashioned bow and to feel the wood bending under the stress and all that good stuff.


Here ya go. If you're gonna do it the old fashioned way, get the right gear:

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[Chainsaw Dundee]

Axe/knife throwing looks interesting, the combination of danger, concentration, and skill is usually a good one.

Pilot's license has been on my list of thing to do before I die for my whole life. Unfortunately I don't have the funds for it right now, but maybe in a year or two.

I don't know about lock picking, if I want in somewhere I'll just blow the door off its hinges.

Hardcore lasso skills is a serious sport here in Texas, I reckon.

I do like woodworking and play bass, but living in an apartment I don't think I could find the space.

Dancing? In public? With people? I can't even dance alone...:embarassed:



Lockpicking is a handy skill...

Go take dancing lessons now!

[airshiplogic]

I think martial arts. What I go to martial arts for is to look at how people interact. I do not know if it is the asian background of Singapore but generally, people in martial arts are extremely loyal to the point of breaking past their logic. It's really fascinating, so I guess observation's my hobby then. :D

[ShaiGar]

For martial arts, the styles that have appealed to me so far are mainly Aikido and Sambo.

Krav Maga is not as structured as I would like since it is basically no rules.

Capoeria is probably do gymnastic for me, my SI joints (part of the hip) are a little off.

Kendo is appealing, if I'm going to use a sword it would be this style (fencing doesn't do it for me, I'm more of a slasher).

Parkour is probably a good way to get arrested here, and there aren't that many interesting places to do it here.

Not sure on Tai Chi...

First thing is to find what is available in my area.


I've kind of ruled out another instrument since I'd like something a little more mindless and I've already done the music thing.
You misunderstand.

True Form is the martial art based on Jeet Kun Do principles. Learn all these martial arts (and movement styles) and incorporate them into your personal style of movement and fighting.

Ai Kido - Grappling and use of lesser force to easily destroy greater. With Krav is the core of the art.
Capoera - It's the Ataro of the martial arts. Most won't be able to counter it, and if used sparingly will make you more dangerous.
Krav Maga - Brutal Efficiency. Combined with Ai Kido this creates the core of the art.
Parkour - Efficiency of movement.
Tai Chi - Philosophy and proper balance.

Combined properly with Bojutsu, Nguni, Silambam, Kalenda, and Quarterstaff Training I believe that it would make the person who utilises it invincible in an unarmed fight.

[azelismia]

well there's always golf. I don't think it's easy to tire of either as it's almost an impossible game to perfect. There's something strangely addictive and zen like about it.

[Tenacious B]

Combined properly with Bojutsu, Nguni, Silambam, Kalenda, and Quarterstaff Training I believe that it would make the person who utilises it invincible in an unarmed fight.
I don't doubt your knowledge on this, but I'm really not interested in being invincible, I'm just looking to blow off a little steam and get some exercise. I don't think I could dedicate myself to martial arts to the point of learning enough of all these styles to make something out of it. I don't know...

[ShaiGar]

As to my knowledge on the staff fighting. It's minimal. I know how to use a quarterstaff. That's it.

[searcher]

Jujitsu is fascinating.
As is tai chi.
how about joining one of those groups that re-enact wars?

[EsoteriEccentri]

Ceramics.
I would suggest painting or drawing <3, but they are less physical.
Or, Rock climbing. You could go to all sorts of interesting places and start a collection of interesting things you find along beaches and cliffs as well. And take pictures of the scenery.

[ShaiGar]

Jujitsu is fascinating.
As is tai chi.
how about joining one of those groups that re-enact wars?
Yeah, reenact the Holocaust.

[onlyparallel]

I tend to get sick of my hobbies after about 5 years. I used to play football a lot, then was into boats/jetskis, music (played bass professionally, or semi-pro), but haven't had much hobby time the last few years.

I'm looking for something that can be done by myself and at home/nearby, but can also be done in groups. For instance, playing bass gets really boring by yourself, especially after being in a band, so something like piano would be better.

I've thought about martial arts, marksmanship, archery, canoe/kayak (I live near a lake), or taking up a new instrument. I generally like activities that involve some sort of physical skill, but don't require excessive athletic ability (breathing difficulties limit my enjoyment of highly aerobic activities).

Any suggestions? (And no, I do not consider WORLD DOMINATION a hobby)

Darn! World domination is my only one! Perhaps you could just google stuf like I do for fun, oh no, you can't really do that in groups.

I would suggest kyaking or white water rafting, they're really great.

[Tenacious B]

I'm thinking kayaking/canoing might be the winner. I'll be moving to a new place that is right on the water, so all I'd have to do is carry the boat about 100 yards to the water and go. The little lake I'm on is attached to several small rivers, and a larger lake that connects to a bay, so there is plenty of water to explore.

Either that or Aikido, I think there is a dojo nearby that has a workable schedule for me.

[Beery Swine]

Moats are cool. They take a while to dig and fill with water and find some gators to throw in. Then you could but in a drawbridge to your garage, maybe. There's also ramparts with parapets.

[Moriarty]

Moats are cool. They take a while to dig and fill with water and find some gators to throw in. Then you could but in a drawbridge to your garage, maybe. There's also ramparts with parapets.

Don't forget to make the walls pointy. It discourages bipedal as well as avian assault.

[Monte314]

Astronomy--

It requires some dexterity and manual skill, but not a lot of energy. Still, you are usually standing and moving around, so there is a relatively low-level of constant activity. Also, there is much to be learned, and much to be seen.

There are some interesting "skill challenges". One is a "Messier Marathon", where you try to view all 110 astronomical objects catalogued by Charles Messier (18th century French astronomer) in a single night. Difficult, but not impossible.

There are always "star parties" going on somewhere that you can attend... Texas and Florida have big ones that draw large numbers of poeple. You can go to these and see some very sophisticated equipment that people will let you look through.

Then, there's digital photography of astronomical objects. It's nice to look at Hubble pictures online, but I enjoy much more taking and processing my own photographs of planets, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae.

It's something you can do alone, or with a group. There are lots of local clubs around.

You can do it in your backyard... or just about anywhere. If you get a solar telescope, you can do it during the day (the Sun is a very interesting object in its own right.)

Finally, there's always "something going on". Comets (like Holmes a few months ago), meteor showers, eclipses, conjunctions, occultations, transits, overflights of the International Space Station, etc. If you have access to a larger telescope (many universities have regular public viewing nights, seminars, etc.), you might be able to see deeper objects like super nova. Several pop off each year (extra-galactic for the most part!)

There's even a lot you can do with just a pair of binoculars and a lawn chair. I own a very large scope, but sometimes I just go outside and grab my binoculars to "check things out". It is very relaxing... and I can feel God's touch.

[azelismia]

Astronomy--

It requires some dexterity and manual skill, but not a lot of energy. Still, you are usually standing and moving around, so there is a relatively low-level of constant activity. Also, there is much to be learned, and much to be seen.

There are some interesting "skill challenges". One is a "Messier Marathon", where you try to view all 110 astronomical objects catalogued by Charles Messier (18th century French astronomer) in a single night. Difficult, but not impossible.

There are always "star parties" going on somewhere that you can attend... Texas and Florida have big ones that draw large numbers of poeple. You can go to these and see some very sophisticated equipment that people will let you look through.

Then, there's digital photography of astronomical objects. It's nice to look at Hubble pictures online, but I enjoy much more taking and processing my own photographs of planets, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae.

It's something you can do alone, or with a group. There are lots of local clubs around.

You can do it in your backyard... or just about anywhere. If you get a solar telescope, you can do it during the day (the Sun is a very interesting object in its own right.)

Finally, there's always "something going on". Comets (like Holmes a few months ago), meteor showers, eclipses, conjunctions, occultations, transits, overflights of the International Space Station, etc. If you have access to a larger telescope (many universities have regular public viewing nights, seminars, etc.), you might be able to see deeper objects like super nova. Several pop off each year (extra-galactic for the most part!)

There's even a lot you can do with just a pair of binoculars and a lawn chair. I own a very large scope, but sometimes I just go outside and grab my binoculars to "check things out". It is very relaxing... and I can feel God's touch.


it's hard to do in areas that are cloudy most of the year.

[Elfrun]

Aikido sounds really cool, I've been thinking about making that a new hobby of mine. I love the controlled aggression of it. Another martial arts I was considering was Wing Chun.

Tenacious B, truly you've reached the musical pinnacle in bass, don't go backwards to another instrument ;) Why don’t you do that anymore? Bored? Surely there are other arenas where you could use that skill and reinvigorate your passion?