Most of us don't experience any personal danger in our day-to-day lives.It is smart to know how to defend yourself when you find yourself in a threatening situation.You will need to know how to escape from your bonds if you are attacked, kidnapped, or home invaders.It is important to not panic when you are tied, but to let go of your bonds.
Step 1: To avoid being tied tightly, position yourself.
It will be easier for you to escape if you are less bound.Resist being tied as tightly as possible.Pull your hands in towards your chest if your wrists are being tied in front of you.The gap between your wrists will be created by this gesture.You can present your hands to be tied with both hands crossed at the wrist.Once the ropes are tight, you can loosen the rope by rotating your wrist 45 degrees.Make a lot of noise.Most people don't want to suffer more than is necessary.If you are in pain, cry out.Complain.Let the tears flow.Try to manipulate them by talking to them.It will be more difficult to tighten those bonds.The task should be difficult.Most people don't know how to tie rope or knots.The average person without formal training doesn't do an adequate job.The task is more difficult if you are being a physical challenge.
Step 2: Take care of your muscles while you are tied up.
This will help you escape if more than just your wrists are being bound.When your muscles are tense, they take up more room than when they are relaxed.While you are being held captive, this will make your body larger.When you relax your muscles, your body will shrink and the ropes will be loosened, giving you more room to move.Escape artists use this technique to allow the ropes to be slightly looser when you relax.If your abductors are tying a rope around your chest, take a deep breath and expand your lungs as much as possible.slip out if you can make a loose spot big enough.
Step 3: You can wiggle out of the ropes.
When your abductors have turned their backs or left the room you are in, you need to loosen your wrists by rotating them back and forth.You can pull on one strand of the rope with your teeth.You may be able to wriggle out of the ropes as they loosen.If your hands are tied to your torso or sides, wriggle them until they are at a narrower part of your body.You will be able to slip out of the ropes.Try lifting the bonds if your arms are pinned to your stomach, chest or torso.If the rope is lost, you can slip it off over your head.
Step 4: Cut the ropes around your wrists.
If you want to untie any other ropes, begin by freeing your hands.You will need to find a hard object to rub the binding ropes against.You can find exposed corners of a cement wall, a table edge, or a granite countertop.If you are alone in a room, look around for a sharp object.Don't cut yourself if you use one of these objects to cut the rope.If you have a small knife in your pocket, try to get it out without anyone noticing.You will be well on your way to escaping if you can cut the ropes quickly.
Step 5: Before freeing your feet and legs, kick off your shoes.
If you can't free your hands, you may need to release your feet.If you are wearing socks, it will be easier to slip the ropes.Try untying the knot with your teeth if the rope is loose enough to wriggle out.Once your feet are free, you can use your hands to pull the leg bonds down.
Step 6: Carefully plan your moment of escape.
You will need to make a tactical exit if you want to run out the door.Pick the best moment to escape and bide your time.Make your break when your abductors turn their backs or leave the room.Get far away as quickly as possible.If you expect to be pursued by your abductors, try to blend in or hide in your environment, and arm yourself if necessary.You can give the police information about your captivity.Pay attention to their physical appearance, tattoos and scars, and the sound of their voices.
Step 7: The zip ties have a locking mechanism.
The zip tie's weakest point is this one.To break the ties, form your hands into fists with the knuckle pressed together and bring them down sharply.Pull your elbows apart and press your wrists into your abdomen at the same time.The lock mechanism on the zip ties should be snapped.If your hands are bound in front of you, make sure to tighten the zip tie as much as possible.It will be harder to break free from a looser zip tie.
Step 8: Pull through the zip ties.
If you can maneuver yourself to a hard surface, rub the zip ties over the surface and cut through them.Paracord is heat resistant and can be used to cut through rope or zip ties.Replacing your shoelaces with paracord or Kevlar string is a good idea if you are concerned about being tied up or traveling in a dangerous area.To escape, tie your shoelaces from your feet to your wrists.Cut your zip ties with a bicycle motion.
Step 9: Get out of the zip ties.
When you are being tied up, use your fists to strengthen your wrists.Once you relax your hands, you will be able to make your bonds looser.You should be able to wriggle your hands out of the zip ties if you do this correctly.Move your wrists against each other if you have been tied tightly.This may allow you to slip your hands free from the plastic zip cords.It may take time, so make sure you don't try to escape.
Step 10: In front of you, break the tape.
Duct tape is very hard to tear and break.If your hands are bound in front of you, raise them above your head and pull them down against your abdomen at the same time.Unlike zip ties, breaking duct tape is not likely to cut your wrists.
Step 11: You can chew through the duct tape.
Since duct tape is not as strong as rope, it can be bent and torn more easily.You can use this to your advantage.You may be able to chew through it, or use your teeth to tear the tape.If you can't break the tape with your teeth, try to peel it away from your skin.This will allow you to wriggle out of the tape.
Step 12: The duct tape needs to be wet in order to loosen it.
Duct tape loses most of its quality when it is wet.If you are near water bottles or a natural water source, you should get to the water and wet the tape.After a period of time, the tape will loosen and you will be able to pull your hands or feet out.saliva from your mouth will help loosen the duct tape.