One of the Best Methods of Self-defense for Women Every few seconds, a woman in the United States is beaten and there is a one in five chance of a woman being raped in her lifetime. Learning to protect yourself or, at the very least, how to get out of a dangerous situation, is a sensible – sometimes vital – tool. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, rooted in the traditional principles of self-defense, is one of the best martial arts for women