Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (A Final Word)

April 17th, 2010 | by Mike & Vicki Neiman

In this series of articles over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some quick tips that can help you and those you love stay safer.

These tips came about after we attended many self defense classes taught by martial artists who trained daily. The techniques they taught were difficult, if not impossible, to execute—or even remember unless practiced consistently.

So, we decided it would be more beneficial to everyone if there were a program that focused on staying safe and avoiding dangerous situations. There had to be a common sense approach to safety. But, we also knew it had to go beyond being confronted or grabbed by an attacker.

These tips are not the only ways to be aware or safe, but they do address many areas. The tips are for children as well as adults—so parents will want to share the information with their children.

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There are many books available that we recommend reading. THE GIFT OF FEAR by Gavin DeBecker is one of our favorites. Check the local bookstores in Hastings or the library; they have reference books on self defense.

Take a class in self defense and then practice what you learn. Martial arts classes develop self confidence in addition to teaching self defense skills.

We teach two techniques because they are very effective, easy to learn, can be used by people of all ages, and require a small amount of practice.

Front attack: The first technique is striking the attacker in the eyes with your fingers or nose of with your palm heel.

Front or back attack: The second technique is stomping on the top of the attacker’s foot with your heel.

You may also follow up with other strikes such as a kick, or knee to the groin or a hand strike to the throat.

The tips we have shared over recent weeks don’t cover everything that can happen. No one can prepare for every detail, but you can become more aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Above all, remember that you have to make a decision for yourself. Make a conscious decision that you will protect yourself, WHATEVER IT TAKES.

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About the author: Mike & Vicki Neiman

Masters Vicki and Mike Neiman own and operate South Central Taekwando with locations in Hastings and Grand Island. They have trained more than 165 Black Belts. They have been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame both individually and as a husband-wife team. In addition to martial arts instruction in a number of disciplines, the Neimans are advocates of healthy lifestyles and essential nutrition.

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