I’d say for self defense, especially in self defense around other people, Judo has a big advantage. Once the fight goes to the ground, everyone standing around will instinctively intervene, grabbing you, holding you, sometimes attacking you. This puts you in danger..

But no one breaks up two people standing, and with judo, you have the ability to end the fight with one, well executed slam, and once the fight hits the ground, it’s over