Since our previous articles was published, How to Escape from Handcuffs in 15 Seconds we have received a lot of question regarding zip ties.

How can you break free from zip ties in 15 seconds? Is it even possible? If so, how is this done?

The answer is very simple, yes it can be done.

The video below will explain how to break free from zip lines if you are restrained by them.

Note: If you want to practice this method at home, you’ll need two items:

1- Heavy Duty Zip Ties
Can be found at Home Depot or your local hardware store. Get the strongest ones available. It’s better to practice with the more difficult zip ties to better prepare you for the future.

2- Duct Tape
Wrap each wrist with duck tape before you practice. This will save you from some very bruised wrists.

Sit back and enjoy this video. It is just under two minutes:    Click here to read more…

When being pursued by another vehicle, unless you are prepared, you have very few options. When you are in a car chase there are only two outcomes that will occur:

1- Your car will be disabled and you will be caught

OR

2- You will escape

Without proper preparation, your chances of escaping will be minimal. Maybe pursuers will get in an accident disabling their vehicle, or maybe your superior driving will loose them.

However if two or more cars are chasing you, superior driving will be a lot less effective.

To increase your chances of success in a car chase, you must first prepare yourself and your vehicle. Then you must take the right action during the chase:

Preparing Yourself and Your Car

How to Protect Your Car

1- Get Run Flat Tires on Your Car
This will protect your car from being disabled. Even if you run over a spike strip, your car will still be able to drive at speeds of 55 mph or more.

2- Better Shocks
If you need to go off road, higher quality shocks will make the difference of getting through it or not

3- Upgrade your Bumper
Replace your cars current bumpers with dual ram bumpers.

4- Heavy Duty Radiator
Replace your current radiator with a new heavy duty radiator which can keep up with the chase.

5- Bullet Proof Windows and Body
If you really want to protect yourself, replace the windows with bullet proof glass. Add Kevlar and steel plates to the cars interior. If you do not have Kevlar on hand, use old phone books and pack them inside the doors. Most bullets will not penetrate a phone book. Click here to read more…

Ever wondered how magicians or the Jason Bourne types can escape from handcuffs at will?

As you will soon find out, escaping from handcuffs is a lot easier than you think. All it takes is 20 minutes to learn the specific technique and a little practice. Read the article and follow the directions in the video below.

Note: We are not going to cop out by telling you to hide a key in your pants or behind your ear. The chances are that when you actually need this technique to escape from handcuffs, you won’t have a key anywhere near.

What you will need:

• 1 set of police grade handcuffs
• Package of bobby pins
• This article

7 Steps to Pick a Handcuff Lock:

1- Get a regular bobby pin. On one end you’ll notice there is a plastic tip. Pull away the plastic, this is the end you will be using. (If you are unable to pull away the plastic covering, simply bite it off)

2- Put the tip in the bottom part of the lock and bend it down. This will create an “L” shape on the end of the pin.

3- Take it out the bobby pin, turn it around, and bend it the other way. The pin will resemble a “Z” (This will create the leverage for prying open the jaw)

4- Place the bobby pin in the keyhole. You want the tip to be turned towards the main part of the lock pointing at the direction of 10 o’clock.

5- Take the bobby pin and bend it down. This will release the latch that will open the jaw of the handcuff.   Click here to read more…

Escapology is the practice of escaping from restraints or other traps. Escapologists (also called escape artists) escape from handcuffs, straitjackets, cages, coffins, steel boxes, barrels, bags, burning buildings, fish-tanks and other perils, often in combination.

Although the art of escapology is typically associated with magicians and escape artists, this is a vital art for all Urban Ninjas.

Ever wanted to learn how to escape from handcuffs, ropes, or even pick a lock? Then this is the art for you and all Urban Ninjas.   Click here to read more…