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Learn ways to protect yourself from an assailant with these self-defense videos.
Instructions Step 1: Don’t be a snitch Don’t rat anyone out. Ever. If you want to survive prison life, this is the number one rule. Step 2: Don’t be a badass Forget what you’ve seen on TV about swaggering into prison like a tough guy so you won’t get picked on. Acting like a badass …
Instructions Step 1: Use psychology Take the fight out of your foe. As you square off, bring up reasons not to fight, including trouble with the authorities, inevitable exhaustion, the beauty of nonviolence, and pop psychology. Your opponent may walk away just to shut you up. Step 2: Fake and break Take a page from …
Instructions Step 1: Know what constitutes blackmail Know what blackmail is: when someone threatens to expose something embarrassing or incriminating unless you give them money or something else of value. Extortion is a more general term that means forcing someone to do something or pay money so they won’t get hurt or killed. Step 2: …
Instructions Step 1: Keep away Stay more than an arm’s length away from any potential aggressors — your opponent can’t deliver a sudden punch if they have to run towards you. Step 2: Watch their body Watch for signs that an adversary’s about to attack. Look for subtle clues in their body language — if …
Instructions Step 1: Scream Scream for help as loud as you can if you encounter a flasher. Step 2: Pay attention Pay attention to as much identifying detail about the flasher as possible. TIP: Notice hair and eye color, any tattoos or piercings, age, and their height and weight. Step 3: Run Run away from …
Instructions : Be aware that physical assaults, including sucker punches, can carry legal consequences. Step 1: Get close Cozy up to your target — you need to be less than an arm’s length away to deliver an effective sucker punch. Move towards them subtly to reduce the time they have to react to your attack. …
Instructions Step 1: Call local law Call your local law enforcement immediately. Provide the person’s name, date of birth, height, weight, and hair and eye colors. Step 2: Give unique identifiers Describe to the police any unique identifiers, such as tattoos, eyeglasses, braces, and the clothes the missing person was last seen wearing. Step 3: …
Instructions Step 1: Make a list of the wallet’s contents Make a list of the contents of your wallet, as best as you can recall. Step 2: Notify the three major credit reporting agencies Call or go online to ask the three major credit reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on your accounts and …
Instructions Step 1: Map out the day Map out the day, literally. If you’re headed for parts unknown, consult your map and write down directions. Take the map with you in case you need it again. Step 2: Dress for your adventure Dress simply and wear comfortable walking shoes. Leave the jewelry at home. Pack …
Instructions Step 1: File a police report Ask your local police if the harassment meets the legal definition of stalking, which varies from state to state. If it does, file a police report so the stalking is on record. In any event, keep records of the harassment and save all evidence of it. Step 2: …
Instructions : Fighting back against an assailant is risky and could lead to injury – only do so if you have no other choice. Step 1: Gouge their eyes Jab their eyes with your fingers, thumb, or a key: The attacker will instinctively try to protect their eyes, giving you a chance to escape. Even …
Instructions Step 1: Grab their arm Using both of your hands, grab onto the arm that is choking you. Step 2: Shrug your shoulders Now shrug your shoulders while at the same time pointing your head down, so your chin is nestled in the crook of their elbow. Sink forward. Step 3: Trap their leg …
Instructions : Fighting back against an assailant is risky and could lead to injury. Step 1: Make a fuss Make a lot of noise. At the initial point of contact, your abductor’s biggest fear is having attention called to them. Raise enough of a ruckus and they may end up running away from you. TIP: …
Instructions Step 1: Watch your wallet Keep a close eye on your wallet, purse, and any other personal belongings AT ALL TIMES! Step 2: Be careful with mail Be just as careful with your incoming and outgoing mail. Bank and credit card statements, school or license applications, utility bills, tax documents—anything with your personal digits …
Instructions Step 1: Put away iPod Put away that iPod. Stick it in your pocket until you’re somewhere safe. Step 2: Put wallet in front pocket If you carry a wallet, don’t keep it in your back pocket. Instead, put it in a front pocket. Better still, keep money in your socks. Step 3: Wear …
