Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (Tip 11 of 16)

March 13th, 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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Tip #11: Report any suspicious people or incidents

One of our friends is a police officer. She has told us to call when we see something that isn’t right. The police are our friends; they are concerned for our safety. But, they can’t be every- where at all times. So, If you see a strange car circling the block, someone is following you, smoke is coming out of a building, or any other incident that causes your instincts to alert you, take note of a license plate, make and color of the car, the location or people and then call the police.

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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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