The biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu will tell you that the best self defense for the street is to run away:
Jocko Willink Explains Why the Best Self Defense is Running Away
Others will tell you to use what is referred to as ‘mental jiu-jitsu’ where you are basically using your wit and charm to distract someone who wants to fight you:
The Best Self-Defense Video You’ll Ever Watch – Tim Tackett
Now what if you can’t run and you are in a small metal box with absolute strangers… The Gracies, Rener and his wife Eve demonstrate exactly what you should do in a case of elevator self defense.
Stay safe people!