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Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (Tip 14 of 16)

March 27th, 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.

Click here for Tip #1, Click here for Tip #2, Click here for Tip #3, Click here for Tip #4, Click here for Tip #5, Click here for Tip #6, Click here for Tip #7, Click here for Tip #8, Click here for Tip #9, Click here for Tip #10, Click here for Tip #11, Click here for Tip 12 & 13

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 #14: If they have a weapon and want your money or car…give it to them

There is no amount of money, no car, nothing worth risking your life. Your goal is to get away from the goof, so do what you have to do to get away safely.

Tags: common sense, personal safety, self defense

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.