Yes, we're aware that choking and kicking our opponents into submission, a la MMA fighter Seth Petruzelli's match against Kimbo Slice, is not the ideal way to combat stress. Let's face facts, however: Sometimes clenching that little squishy stress ball won't cut it. There are individuals for whom stress relief does not involve taking deep breaths and visualizing picturesque shorelines, who derive sublime release after kicking the crap out of something.
Fortunately, these 25 stress relievers won't put you on the ground as quickly as the 14-second TKO we saw Kimbo Slice endure yesterday. In this cluster, you're more likely to put remote control sumo wrestlers through their paces than actually get into a mixed martial arts cage.
If you're inclined to fight, however, and aren't afraid of a Kimbo Slice-like defeat, a move to New York might be in your future. Seniors, kids and women even have their own special fight clubs. And if you're more of the passive-aggressive type, there are a handful of ways for you to feel like a badass without clenching a fist.
25 Ways to Relieve Stress Like Kimbo Slice
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Naked Protesting
Hot 'Chicks' Battle KFC in Australia
24
Catfight Ads
Next Top Model : Battle Begins
23
Jackass Stunts for Women
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22
Fight For Kisses Commercial
Dad Battles Baby In Wilkinson Ad
21
Punching Employees
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20
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Roger Federer for Nike
19
Brass Knuckle Cups (Part III)
Punch Coffee Mug
18
Intelligent Playgrounds to Fight Obesity
The i-Play
17
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16
Punching Fans
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15
Female Fighters
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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8
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7
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6
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5
Paying To Punch People in the Face
eBay Ass Whipping
4
On-Air Fights
Ryan Seacrest and Jeff Probst Brawl Over Emmy Paycheck
3
Active Aging
Fencing and Sword Fighting Seniors in Australia
2
Rap Battles for Search Engine Supremacy
MSN vs. Yahoo
1
DNA to Fine Dog Owners
Israel Fights Phantom Pet Poop
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