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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

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.

Tip #3: Lock your doors – home and car.

How often do you lock your home and car when they are empty? Most of the time, right? Well, we’re recommending that you lock them when you are in them. As soon as you get into your car, LOCK THE DOORS. Carjackings can happen when people are in unlocked vehicles giving goofs easy access. Many assaults on females have happened when they were stopped for traffic and the attacker jumped in an unlocked door. Keep your house doors and windows locked to avoid surprises. Nothing could be worse than walking into a room and finding out you aren’t alone.

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.