Defending yourself, I can understand that. Take boxing or something IMO. Ju-Jitzu is cool, but I dont think it'll do you much good in a street confrontation. Rolling on anything other than a mat will hurt like hell is 1 problem. Another to consider is if more then 1 person gets involved. You'd be SOL.
Its more of a competition oriented thing IMO. Take Krav-Maga or something equivalent if you're just interested in self defense. Boxing, Muay Thai, etc, basically anything stand-up. Its just more practical for self defense.
If however you want to take ju jitzu just because, shit have at it. I wouldn't rely on it as a sole means of self defense though.
Personally, I'd just do what you can to get the hell out of a street confrontation before it even happens.
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Its more of a competition oriented thing IMO. Take Krav-Maga or something equivalent if you're just interested in self defense. Boxing, Muay Thai, etc, basically anything stand-up. Its just more practical for self defense.
If however you want to take ju jitzu just because, shit have at it. I wouldn't rely on it as a sole means of self defense though.
Personally, I'd just do what you can to get the hell out of a street confrontation before it even happens.
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