I have never done martial and need advice.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

That's only the way beginners do Krav Maga. The pro way of doing it has an additional "2B: repeat step 2 for at least 30 times. Then proceed to step 1".

Seriously though, asking Jiu Jitsu practicioners what is best for self-defence, especially rather zealous ones like the ones on this board (which I'm certainly not implying is a bad thing, mind you), will not give you an objective answer, just like you will have everyone telling you to go do judo if you ask the question on a judo forum. Self-defence is a very, very broad term, and different situations require different approaches. Personally, my favorite self-defence sport is sprinting. You should probably read some stuff over at www.nnsd.com, which is rather intimidating in its vastness, but very, very thorough and makes a lot of sense.

You're right. The best fights are the ones that don't happen, outside of the cage that is =D. For example, for as awesome as Bruce Lee, or GSP, or Anderson Silva were and are, in a real fight in public, nothing's to stop someone from using a bottle, knife or gun on someone, or stop 2 or more people from jumping on one guy. Sprinting or a gun works very well in that situation =D. That being said, it's a very good thing to know how to choke someone so that they become a nullified threat.

[Jay Chow]

Judo is awesome for self-defense, especially for women. I think if you want to learn a martial art for that you should cross train in Judo and BJJ and maybe learn some nasty street techniques like the eye gouge or the Twister.

[Eddie Bravo]

Taylor??

[bobby rivers]

It isn't. He won't come back unless aloud to. Def troll though.

[Dylan Ehrnreiter]

New poster ask, new poster answer with link to website. -.-

[Cody Kietzman]

Glock 26.

Springfields are better...

[DBK]

systema, quick and easily to learn. no but seriously, id do judo, muay thai or bjj. or a combination of two.

[Enrique "Kiko"]

systema, quick and easily to learn. no but seriously, id do judo, muay thai or bjj. or a combination of two.

I think this "Battle Ballet" fighter can totally take that Systema Coach

[Amanda]

Thanks for the advice. I am scared of guns so that is out lol. Whoever said Judo and jiu jitsu, thank you! I am going to look into both.

[John Alighieri]

Taylor??

Damn you beat me to it! Lol