Swordplay: If you dream of being not only a sorceress but a magic-wielding warrior, look for classes in fencing, kendo, or even longsword (google “historical European martial arts” plus your city or town). Be prepared: you’re in for some heavy-duty bruising once you start to spar. But if you’re the kind of person who likes hitting other people with swords, you’ll probably love it. (Jess is the kind of person who likes hitting other people with swords and is confident about this point.)

