Detroit Survival Tips

[Homicidalheathen]

If someone comes up to you asking for a light, cig....directions.....whatever.....make them keep their distance and don't help them. If you do want to help don't let them get close to you physically. This is usually a ploy to get close enough to you to steal your wallet or some thing.

If you get a uneasy feeling about someone leave the area or get back in your car.

Watch to make sure your not followed home, if someone is following you......go towards the nearest police station. Know where the police station is near your home.

If your on foot and someone is following you go up to the nearest door and start knocking and yelling.

Always carry a big stick or bat when walking......there are loose dogs about. And they do attack.

Always carry ID and cell phone.

If a wierdo starts bugging you or gets to close dont be shy, yell.....jump up and down....run......do whatever it takes to scare them away and draw attention to yourself.

Lots of one way streets......if you get lost......just head out of the city in any direction.....you will find a highway or street you recognize eventually. It has the french wheel design which makes it quite easy to get out......just not so easy to find your way in.

Keep your eyes open. Look around you at all times. Don't get off at just any exit to pee. Pee before leaving city club.

These tips have helped me stay alive. Just wanted to share. Add a few if you have them.

[Nienna]

If you come out to your car and find it disabled, tires slashed, broken into, etc and you are alone, go back into the club or into Lucy's and call cops or friends. DO NOT wait in your car or change a tire solo.

Never wear shoes you can't run in if you're going alone.

Nothing is worth your life. If someone threatens you for your bag / wallet / etc, give it to them.

Anything that may be mildly tempting should be taken out of your car before you leave home. Don't even leave a blanket or jacket in your back seat! If you have a jacket or anything else, put it in the trunk. Looking into your car should be like looking into a car on a car lot. I call it "rental car clean". (I have never been broken into either.)

[Homicidalheathen]

if you think you may have been drugged, tell someone you TRUST don't go out to your car alone.

[LuluVox]

As much as possible, put things in your trunk before you park for the club or get into the city...the trunk is actually pretty easy to break into, and if someone SEES you putting your bag in there, they'll likely just go for the trunk instead of going to the trouble of trying to get in through the windows/doors/etc.

[Onyx]

One very simple thing that I notice a lot don't do - lock all your car doors as soon as you get into your car. My kids are trained to do that and people laugh about it when they ride with me, but let them laugh. Why make it easy for someone to get in your car?

These are some good tips, but actually it's a good idea to make it a habit to do them all the time, not just in Detroit.

[Head Wreck]

stay with phee and rayne.

[know_buddy_kares]

Wear pants that have several pockets. keep all worthless junk in your wallet. Driver's license, credit cards ect..

I keep that in my back pocket, those are the easiest to trace if you make a phone call reporting them stolen.

Keep all larger bills like $10 and up in that hidden extra pocket above the regular front pocket.. and keep all smaller bills in the normal pocket.. .wadded up, not folded.

If they get you in a situation you can't get away from, grab the smaller bills and drop them. Normally they'll take a dive for the money giving you enough time to get away. As long as they get something, they should be satisfied.

Also, walk around like you own the place.. posture straight, eyes straight forward and aleart. Appearance is a big thing, if you look like you're aware and can handle your own, you normally won't get fucked with.

[Homicidalheathen]

Oh yah that is one thing I forgot. Don't make eye contact unless you have to and it should only be to give a looser a dirty look if he is about to mug you.

I have out run....3 perverts.......2 muggers.......chased off 3 other muggers by screaming and yelling.......

Had to pay one off......no choice that time.......

so I know what I am talking about.

Oh I also survived one vicious dog attack. If you can call being on crutches for 2 yrs surviving the attack.

Take something with you when you walk even if it is a cane. Who cares if you look old? You won't get hurt.

[know_buddy_kares]

A good self defence class would work too if you're that paranoid. Back when I was around the detroit area, sorry, but it wasn't so bad. I found myself in a few bad situations, like when I was drunk in the ghetto and forgot where I parked, and when i was stranded, but most of the people down there didn't fuck with me. The only one's that did were drugged up on something, and really didn't get far. I just act threatening to them and they ran off.. cept one with a knife. I tell you they think they're invincible with a silly knife. But fortunately for me, he didn't know how to use it that well.

I will say this, pick your friends wisely around the area too. There's alot of bullshit motherfuckers out there that'll turn around and stab you in the back leaving you in bad places. I had to pick up and save a few people from city club on different ocasions due to people fuckin them over and leaving them stranded. I would still offer a number but I don't live down there or have a car anymore.. but I can tell you the friends of mine on here are good people, the really close friends on here. I've never had to worry with them. It was hard at first, and I made friends with the wrong sort of people at the beginning.

It's also crazy how paranoid some people are, i mean true it's a bad city, and you are going to have your drugged up bums fuck with people on ocasion, but for the most part no one's gonna fuck with you, the'll just constantly ask you for money wich is stupid IMO. I've talked to a few people so paranoid about the place, and other people they talk to I don't know why it didn't send off a warning flag in me that they're drama causers when they talked shit about everyone behind their back to me. But everyone starts out a stranger, from the best friends to the ones you make it a point not to talk to. It's all gotta start somewhere.

[LuluVox]

Oh I also survived one vicious dog attack. If you can call being on crutches for 2 yrs surviving the attack.

Yes, I think anything that involves not getting dead counts as surviving.

[Head Wreck]

dogs.

knee to stirnum i was taught in air training corps, in kallaripayatt i'm told to go for base of skull topside.

i've always grabbed the lower jaw and puch it down sharply into thier necks.

i'm a dog lover btw and have only had an issue with one dog

[Homicidalheathen]

Easier said than done. I was so scared I did not think about what to do...I just put my knee up to block him from getting near my body or face and he grabbed my knee in his jaws and chomped down so hard it took me to the ground. Luckily he let go and ran off after that.

And this was the same knee that has suffered 3 dislocations, braces, and one surgery.....so I was sqrewed.

I see people walking in Detroit for excersize in the morning and they are all carrying clubs......bats.......something large and heavy. At first I thought it was for people but I am sure they have guns for that....its for the dogs. Oh and I have bear mace now but its so windy here......you never know which way the wind is going to blow.

[Destroit]

If a junkie starts to stumble after you rambling about crazy shit like 'Alabama', 'Fried Chicken", "Radios", and/or his mami, just run. See with junkie physiology, sure they're gonna walk a little faster and try to chase you, but they'll prolly nod out and fall flat after like 1/4 a mile (or less usually). True story lol, if you're all wondering.

[Hellion]

I have a steering wheel club and brake pedal locks,believe me I will not hesitate to smash one of these over their head or break their kneecaps,with them.

[know_buddy_kares]

If a junkie starts to stumble after you rambling about crazy shit like 'Alabama', 'Fried Chicken", "Radios", and/or his mami, just run. See with junkie physiology, sure they're gonna walk a little faster and try to chase you, but they'll prolly nod out and fall flat after like 1/4 a mile (or less usually). True story lol, if you're all wondering.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! ahh god... i can't stop laughing

[honeymustard02]

I do this also an people laugh too. It automatic for me. I get in and lock the door before its even shot.

Also when walking to your car, place a key between a few fingers and make a fist.(kind of like wolvrine from x-men :D) Easy fast weapon if someone grabs you. May not hurt too much but at least its something to hit with.

One very simple thing that I notice a lot don't do - lock all your car doors as soon as you get into your car. My kids are trained to do that and people laugh about it when they ride with me, but let them laugh. Why make it easy for someone to get in your car?

These are some good tips, but actually it's a good idea to make it a habit to do them all the time, not just in Detroit.

[Head Wreck]

Easier said than done. I was so scared I did not think about what to do...I just put my knee up to block him from getting near my body or face and he grabbed my knee in his jaws and chomped down so hard it took me to the ground. Luckily he let go and ran off after that.

And this was the same knee that has suffered 3 dislocations, braces, and one surgery.....so I was sqrewed.

I see people walking in Detroit for excersize in the morning and they are all carrying clubs......bats.......something large and heavy. At first I thought it was for people but I am sure they have guns for that....its for the dogs. Oh and I have bear mace now but its so windy here......you never know which way the wind is going to blow.

the martial art i'm studying now developed thousands of years ago from how the monks used to defend themselves against wild dogs combined with what they had learned about human anatomy. its been evolving ever since and a lot of it still can be applied to dogs. i've also learned from experience never let your fear get the better of you. easier said than done but things go down shit creek when panic is thrown in.

oh and there are nerves on a dogs neck that will send them asleep within seconds. something i picked up

[hunhee]

the martial art i'm studying now developed thousands of years ago from how the monks used to defend themselves against wild dogs combined with what they had learned about human anatomy. its been evolving ever since and a lot of it still can be applied to dogs. i've also learned from experience never let your fear get the better of you. easier said than done but things go down shit creek when panic is thrown in.

oh and there are nerves on a dogs neck that will send them asleep within seconds. something i picked up

o0o is that like the Vulcan death grip?? I wanna learn!! Mememememememememe

[Head Wreck]

funny thing is. there is a nerve point in the neck that does have similar effect but its lower down the shoulder more towards the point where the collar bone meets the shoulder blade. with dogs its somewhere behind the ear.

i have real issues waking up in morning and my pearents at the time threw a manic puppy onto the bed to wake me up. dog was back asleep quicker than i was

[crunchy_pickle (5)]

If you're feeling sick or have had too much to drink find a friend or come talk to me. I've babysat plenty of strangers, and really don't mind. I just thought I'd throw that out there. I recently had to watch someone to keep them from a bad situation since she was in one a few weeks ago. I didn't really know her that well, but I looked after her, made sure she ate something after the club, and called her boyfriend to come pick her up, despite the fact that I think he's a shit talker and an ass.

[pharoh]

Glock 21c, thats all i need for my survival lol

[Fierce Critter]

DO remove your radio's faceplate, if you have one that is removeable.

I'd like to suggest removing or otherwise hiding your satellite radio antenna if you have one. I believe that was the tipoff that got our truck broken into last winter.

[Homicidalheathen]

funny thing is. there is a nerve point in the neck that does have similar effect but its lower down the shoulder more towards the point where the collar bone meets the shoulder blade. with dogs its somewhere behind the ear.

i have real issues waking up in morning and my pearents at the time threw a manic puppy onto the bed to wake me up. dog was back asleep quicker than i was

I wanna learn this too.

[crunchy_pickle (5)]

the martial art i'm studying now developed thousands of years ago from how the monks used to defend themselves against wild dogs combined with what they had learned about human anatomy. its been evolving ever since and a lot of it still can be applied to dogs. i've also learned from experience never let your fear get the better of you. easier said than done but things go down shit creek when panic is thrown in.

oh and there are nerves on a dogs neck that will send them asleep within seconds. something i picked up

What the hell? What sort of wushu is this? I can only assume you're talking about Chinese martial arts, but I"m completely clueless here, since Chinese martial arts are my favorite..... This brings the movie Revengeful Swordsmen (1979) to mind, but that's about all I'm getting. Of course, Kung Fu Cinema rarely has anything to do with real wushu anyways. I guess I'm just curious which style was geared towards warding off wild dogs, because I have never in my life heard of a style that derived "specifically" for that purpose.