Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-31529160-20171201171711/@comment-31030707-20171205182241

If you're looking for self defense do gracie jiu jitsu or muay thai. GJJ has a lot of judo throws and focuses heavily on self defense techniques. It has standing submissions, blocking punches, etc.

Muay Thai is my second favorite right now. It's better than Karate, TKD, and Boxing. Real clinch work will help if someone tries to grab you. Your hands are pretty safe because you can use elbows, knees, and kicks. One solid shin to stomach kick will put a man on the ground.