HP,
Personally, I would learn a system of combatives, which includes basic strikes, kicks, restraints, and grappling. Remember, even Bruce Lee said that in a fight he only used the basics, and if you look at his self defense book, there is very little flash, but a lot of knee kicks.
Fights are fast and violent and the most determined/violent fighter wins. Good technique helps, but a fighter with excellent technique and a moderate fighting spirit will get creamed by a fighter with moderate technique and and a hard core fighting spirit.
Just my .02 cents.
Chuck
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