Self Defence & Martial Art Styles

There is so many styles of Martial Art and Self Defence we could not list them all.  Some come from ancient traditions such as Daito Ryu whereas others are a modern approach such as Krav Maga.

Jujutsu
Jujutsu is considered to mean  a "gentle,yielding, or compliant art".  It is a traditional Japanese martial art whose focus is to yield to the force provided by an opponent's attack in order to use counter techniques from the resultant attack. Literally use the opponents force.  There are many ryu (styles) of the art which leads to a diversity of approaches. Jujutsu ryu may encompass many techniques including Throwing, trapping, locking, holding down, grappling, gouging, biting, disengagements, strikes, and kicks. Jujutsu does not rely on strikes as much as other styles of defence.  Many of the techniques developed in feudal Japan within the samurai warrior class. The style particularly aims at defences against weaponary including knife, staff and sword. 
Jujutsu Styles

Karate
Probably the most popular martial art in the world with more styles and interpretations than any other form of self defence.  Karate literally means "open hand".  Karate uses little grappling but is a striking art using punches, kicks, knee and elbow strikes and open handed techniques. Karate practiotioners are called karateka.  There are many, many styles to choose from with one of the most famous being Kyokushin Karate founded by Mas Oyama.   Karate not an ancient martial art (though it is based on ancient principals) with it's history going back a few hundred years.
Karate Styles