14 Self-Defense Tips That Might Save Your Life

• 4:10 pm March 16, 2018
• bhavna

We all now are aware of the adverse situations that we might have to face while we’re on the run. Hence, it is always a good idea to be informed of certain tips that might help you in those difficult times. Remember, the reality is no movie where someone can save you; YOU are the person who’s going to save you from anything wrong that might come in your way! Here we are sharing 14 self-defence tips that might help you save yourself!

Clenching Your Hands

Yes, there is a right and a wrong way of clenching the fist! You should never expose your thumb, and neither should you place it beneath your fingers. It can lead to thumb fracture.

Breaking Free The Chord

The first and foremost thing you should do is leave some room for air. If your hands are being tied, clench your fist so that when you open it, there is enough space for your hands to move. If your body is being tied down, breathe in more air. Always remember, the more room there is left between you and your ties, the more chances you have to escape.

The Vulnerable Areas

Keep a note of these vulnerable areas of the body. Strike a blow at one of these areas of the attacker to increase the chances of your escape. Remember, the blow should be as hard as it can and as swiftly as it can be! Don’t try to give more time to the attacker to analyze your next steps!

The Duct Tape

If someone has bound your hands by a duct tape, you can get free. Raise your hands above your head, and then thrust them down with a lot of force. It will tear the duct tape. Don’t stretch your hands; it will cause severe pain and chances of it tearing apart are less.

Use security apps

Certain applications such as Family Locator and Bsafe have been brought to provide modern methods of security. Use these security apps to inform your loved ones if you’re in danger.

Make Certain Codes

Try to make certain code words that you can use while you’re in danger. The attacker would know if you type the obvious but might not pay attention to normal lingo!

Make sure that the code is privy to you and the one with whom you are sharing, so that it would strike them immediately.

Also read: 10 Bright Ideas That Can Save Your Life From Critical Situation

Use the materials on hand

While you’re being attacked, use anything that comes to your hand as a self-defence object. Our purse can serve as a shield from a knife assault (just don’t press it too close to your body); your scarf can be thrown in an attacker’s face to buy you a couple of seconds. Umbrellas, bags, and even small change in your pocket can be of help. Keys are one of the best tools that you can use for poking the attacker as hard as you can!

Keep your pepper spray in the right place

Most of us carry the pepper spray, but they keep it in the bag, and certainly, there’s no point keeping the essentials somewhere from where they can’t be fetched too quickly. So, try to keep such utility items in your pocket rather than your purse.

How To Escape Hand Grip

You can easily escape the hand grip using the rule of the thumb. Rotate your hand toward the attacker’s thumb. Remember that you should do it in a quick, sharp jerk. If the assailant realizes your plan, he’ll squeeze your hand with all his strength. In this case, use your feet: hit him in the groin and knees, and step on his feet with as much force as you can.

What Can You Do When You Are Being Grabbed By The Hair?

This is one of the most common ways of assault. So, you should be prepared for it and know what you can do to avoid any harm. Grab the attacker’s hand with both of your hands: this will let you regain control. Then it’s time to make use of your feet again. If you can kick them in their knee. As soon as you feel that the attacker’s hand has loosened its grip, let go of it and run.

What To Do When You’re Grabbed By Neck?

This is a very tricky situation. If the grip is firm, they can even choke you, so respond with utmost confidence. Kick the attacker in the groin as hard as you can. It will loosen their grip. Now, poke into his eyes and run.

Dealing With The Elevator Situation

Almost all of us know that we should never enter the elevator with a stranger. In case, someone walks in it; you move out of it if you don’t know them. The other thing you should keep in mind is always standing with your facing towards the door of the elevator near the buttons so that you have the control of the elevator.

Dealing With Car Situations

To avoid any harm while in the car driven by someone who’s not known to you, you can pointedly tell someone on the phone (or at least write down) the car’s number, colour, and destination for your driver to see and hear. Still, if something happens aim for the vulnerable areas!

Administering First Aid

You must always know how to perform the first aid. If you’ve not paid close attention to them as yet, ensure you know them thoroughly. It could certainly help you or others you might need your help in case of any emergencies.

Here’s all about the first aid techniques, if there’re some other things that you need to know from us, put them up in the comments below and we will surely post such tips in our next posts!