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I think BJJ is a great sport to get into if you're interested in self defense because unlike other martial arts e.g. karate sparring is a huge part of the instruction and it's available to you at all levels, even on your very first day. It gives you a practical understanding of grappling, which is a huge part of fighting, because it requires you to actually grapple. Of course there are many techniques in the sport that no longer work once your opponent is able to punch and kick you, but those principles of grappling still apply.
I think though that if you want to defend yourself more generally, you should learn to use and carry pepper spray or a firearm.