Man On TikTok Gives Life-Saving Tips On Self-Defense For His TikTok Followers And We're Here To Share

Self-defense videos can feel easy to scroll past, until one lands with a reminder that real-life danger does not wait for perfect timing. This TikTok creator is using his platform to walk followers through what to do in an abduction or kidnapping situation, and his message is getting a lot of attention.

The post breaks down three key tips, then the comments take over with reactions, personal experiences, and a few extra ideas from people who have clearly thought about this before. It is the kind of topic nobody wants to need, but plenty of people still want to be ready for.

Here is how the conversation unfolded.

So, what should you do if someone tries to kidnap you?

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Here's the original video for anyone interested.

He shares his top three tips.

@dwselfdefense is the TikTok user who is a self-defense expert and is here to share his top three tips on what to do in a kidnapping situation.

dwselfdefense

Number 1 should be a little self-explanatory.

Some tips may seem a bit obvious to us now, but when it comes to making decisions in the moment, you could easily get mixed up.

dwselfdefense

That first tip is pretty straightforward.

This makes so much sense.

He goes into detail about why you shouldn't go to a secondary location. Sometimes we feel that if we comply, they won't hurt us, but in fact, that's not the case.

dwselfdefense

They'll always tell you what you want to hear.

He states that you should always remember that the kidnapper is lying. The kidnapper will say literally anything to ensure that you trust them and do what they say.

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This one is easy to overlook at first.

I think this tip is something that some of us might not even consider.

Fighting them on the spot is not something we often see in movies about kidnapping situations. However, he says that this is the best move on your part, and his reasoning makes a lot of sense to us.

dwselfdefense

This is so true.

If they wanted to kill you, they would have done it already. Kidnappers tend to have a different motive.

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That distinction changes the whole situation.

This also hits close to home for anyone dealing with a sibling suspected of stealing, and deciding whether to ask them to move out.

Kidnappers don't have the same motive as murderers.

Kidnappers might just give up if you're too much of a hassle for them. Not many of them want to fight for their 'catch,' so making a scene and fighting for your life is your best option.

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Then the comments came rolling in, and this one got a response from OP.

mysoulsnthemtns

Eyes are a very sensitive area, and damaging their vision can give you a significant advantage.

chay0987

This is advice that I've heard since I was a kid.

boondogle

People were quick to add their own takes.

Yes. If a man is asking you for help, you should assume his intentions are not pure.

kgbxxx122

Just go as crazy as you possibly can to defend yourself.

face14623

Pretty much. Again, kidnappers' motives are much different.

sarahxogabrielle

The second location is usually where they try to break you. You don't want to go there.

n_ct3

More people jumped in with personal stories and extra reactions.

This is also a great tip because investigators always check fingernails for DNA.

bentleyandfinn

People started sharing their own experiences with situations like this.

1andonlykristin

Sometimes neither decision is the best, but if it's life or death, then you do what you have to.

fatpoopy6

Just remember not to go anywhere with them.

oldhag47

These self-defense tips are smart and crucial for anyone in this unfortunate situation. It's best to be educated and prepared for something like this, whether or not you think it would happen to you.

Thanks for sharing these tips with us and his TikTok followers.

It is the kind of reminder nobody wants to need.

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