Realism is the key.
Martial arts are good to study, but in truth, many "good" styles lack in the area of realism. Though styles such as TKD(for example, lets not let this trun into a TKD is good/bad for whatever reason thread) have kicks, the lack of alive drills in overall training gives you confidence in something that for all you know dosnt work. Find a school that goes for aliveness, it will save your life one day. In all the fights Ive been in, ive never used a kick, are my years in tang soo do, karate, thai boxing, etc., in vain, a waste of my time? No, its just never a technique Ive ever had to use. Overall, its not a matter of what style your using, its what tools, tactics, and concepts you use that come into play. One the physical level, your system must include all ranges of combat, functional gross and fine motor skills, and enviromental awarness, but it dosnt end there you MUST address the emotional sides of SD, what does a physical confontation do to the mind? Thruth be told schools that are like that, and are teaching legit stuff, are very hard to find. There is know "style" that adresses this, otherwise it wouldnt be a style at all. There are systems, and concepts, that will increase survivability(IS THAT A WORD???), no one style can do it. Your learning must range in everything from physical training, to reading a book. Train for real, and youll fight real.
-C-
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