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hunnychile:
First analyse what you'd like to do.
You've represented yourself as a passive middle-aged woman, with a minor interest in self defense but also interested in the art side of things.
For the art or personal well being, why not try one or two nights a week with yoga or tai-chi? Good for the body, flexibility and for meditation and the mind.
For the self-defense, at the risk of sounding chauvinist, I'd steer clear of grappling or offensive styles as I don't see you wanting to get into a brawl or punching/kicking match.
Jiu-Jitsu based styles, if taught well, will teach you to manipulate the attackers motions and forces into your strengths by diverting their attack or using their momentum against them.
Good JJ teachers will help you learn moves that will permit you to get out of holds and typical mugger assaults where the intent is to quickly subdue and get away with the 'loot' - realistically the primary danger you'd face.Neither of you would want to go into a protracted fight and your main intent is to stay alive and disengage /get away.
Combine the hold breaking moves and limb twists with a few competent strikes as taught with styles like Krav Maga and you should be able to meet these requirements.
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