The B.U.N.D.Y. Code Developed By Sensei Liam Musiak – Awareness and Defence Against Predatory Behaviour

I developed this code using Ted Bundy’s name deliberately. For one, it’s spitting in his face — he would have hated being turned into a lesson that saves lives instead of ending them. But more importantly, Bundy represents one of the darkest chapters in the history of violence against women. His crimes showed how manipulation, charm, and deception can be just as dangerous as brute force.

And the truth is, this kind of violence against women has never stopped. It still happens today — in homes, on streets, in workplaces, and in social settings. Too often, it comes not just from strangers but from people women know and trust. Bundy is a symbol of this reality, and that is why his name has been turned into a code of survival.

Women and children remain the most common victims of predatory violence — whether it’s abduction, sexual assault, or coercion. That’s why this code is written first and foremost for them: women of all ages, young people, anyone seen as “easier prey.” But the B.U.N.D.Y. Code works for everyone. Men can use it too, because predators and impulse-driven attackers do not always discriminate. Violence can touch anyone, and survival requires the same clarity and action.

The B.U.N.D.Y. Code breaks down Bundy’s tactics into clear, practical rules. It isn’t polite, and it isn’t softened. It’s blunt — because survival doesn’t care about manners.

B = Beware of Isolation and Instincts

Bundy’s first move was always to separate victims from safety. Whether it was a car park, a stairwell, or a quiet street, he made sure they were alone before striking. The moment you are isolated, your options shrink.

At the same time, survivors admitted they felt something was wrong, but ignored their gut out of politeness. That hesitation is what predators rely on. Your instincts are alarms. If something feels off, don’t push it down — act.

U = Understand Deception

Bundy faked broken arms, wore slings, used crutches, pretended to need help. Predators use sympathy and social pressure because they know most people don’t want to be rude. Remember this: you owe no stranger your safety. A real injured person can call staff, friends, or emergency services. Don’t risk your life for a trick.

N = Never Go Anywhere Alone or Be Drawn Away

Relocation is the predator’s true goal. If someone can move you to a second location — into a car, a house, or anywhere isolated — the danger escalates far beyond basic assault. It isn’t just about murder. It can mean rape, torture, humiliation, and prolonged suffering.

If someone tries to take you away, fight harder than you have ever fought in your life. Scream, bite, scratch, gouge, claw, stamp, rip. Break windows, scatter belongings, spill onto the pavement — survival is at the first location. Do not go.

D = Distance is Defence

Predators want to close space. They edge closer using conversation, fake friendliness, or props. Every step they take into your space reduces your options. Distance buys time to think, to run, to react. If someone tries to block you, cut off your path, or keep pushing closer, that’s your red flag. Create space immediately.

Y = Yell & Yield to Survival

Bundy thrived on silence — silence from his victims, silence from bystanders. Break that silence instantly. Shout “Help! Police! Fire!” — words that trigger response. Bang doors, smash glass, set off alarms.

If hands are on you, yield to survival completely. There is no “dirty fighting” in this situation. Bite flesh, scratch skin, gouge eyes, crush throats, stamp knees, rip hair. Do anything and everything until you’ve created enough damage to escape. There is only survival.

⚡ More Than Bundy: Defence Against Predatory Behaviour

The B.U.N.D.Y. Code takes its name from Ted Bundy, but it is bigger than him. It works against:

Predatory strangers who use charm or tricks.

Opportunistic abusers who take advantage of kindness or hesitation.

Impulse-driven offenders who lash out without control.

Calculated predators who plan, manipulate, and wait for their chance.

And those who are even worse — combining planning with sadism or uncontrollable impulses.

Women and children are still the most common targets, but this code belongs to everyone. The rules are universal: trust instincts, don’t allow isolation, don’t be moved, maintain distance, make noise, and fight with everything you have if it comes to that.

Bundy’s name is now a weapon against men like him — a constant reminder that his tactics can be turned on their head and used to save lives.