Learn a system of self defence that cuts through the classical forms and sets and concentrates purely on fitness,and
effective simple self defence techniques that you can master very quickly without too much overload of information.
Once you have been equipped with a basic package of simple techniques for the most common forms of attack you can settle
down and begin to play around with the concepts and ideas that are offered to you.
No one will criticise you for stepping out of the classical technique you are taught, the basic prerequisite is that
your techniques are realistic and street effective and can be pressure tested.