Knowing basic self-defense rules could save your life one day. Hopefully you’ll never have to use any of these tips in real life, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Remember that a flat open hand can be just as effective in a fight since this type of blow will come as more of a surprise.

If the attackers have used duct tape to tie your hands up, there’s a way out. You can actually tear it apart pretty easily: raise your hands above your head, and then thrust them down with a lot of force. This method will work even if your hands have been bound behind your back.

Remember to hit the attacker as hard and fast as you can. If you take too long deciding what to do or where to aim, your attacker will figure out your intentions and get even madder.

When you were a kid, did you ever play “spies” or make up some code words or even a secret language? If you take your code-writing to the next level, your rescuers could even find out the direction you’ve been taken or the exact place you are. You could invent code words for certain highways or directions and even give secret names to malls or other public areas you can see nearby.

Your purse can serve as a shield from a knife attack, just don’t press it too close to your body. Throw your scarf in the attacker’s face to buy yourself a couple of seconds.

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The right way to make a fist 0:32

If you’ve been tied up 1:12

Remember the most vulnerable spots 2:00

Use safety apps 2:48

Think up a code word 3:16

Use the materials on hand 4:06

Keep your pepper spray in the right place 4:34

If you’ve been grabbed by the wrist 5:06

If you’ve been grabbed by the hair 5:34

If you’ve been grabbed by the neck 6:05

Safety in an elevator 6:21

Safety in a car 6:44

Learn how to give first aid 7:15

Bonus: a few more safety rules you need to know 7:49

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