subject: What Type of Self Defense is Right For You? [print this page] While there is no best overall form of self defense, there will be a handful of courses that could be best for you and your needs. By looking at common variables such as your personal strengths, weaknesses, and desires, as well as what exactly you want to learn and how much time you can commit to it, it will be much easier to identify what type of self defense training will be right for you.