Being Prepared

Being prepared to me means to think ahead of time and plan for any dangers, tragedies, trials, difficulties or fun times. Preparing means mentally and physically doing something before an event occurs that may cause disturbance to your regular schedule.

Simply put

Plan

Prepare

Perform

If I were to go on a trip, I would do these three things;

Plan---the mind mapping and brain storming stage

Who--who would I want to come along, who would I want to see

What--what would I want to see, what would I need for the trip, what type of resources do I need

Where--where would I want to go

Why--why am I going (business, family, fun, funeral...etc)

How--how am I going to get to where I want to go

Prepare---Getting things ready for the trip stage, this is the physical part

Who--setting up care for cat, dog, children, parents, work---or packing bags for people/animals that will be coming on the trip

What--getting things I need for my trip, i.e. passport, luggage, clothing

Where--get maps or GPS for the place I'm going

Why--this would help in the preparation of what type of clothing I would bring on my trip

How--making hotel and transportation reservations

Perform

Go on my trip and have fun or get my business done

5 Fingers of Self Defense

Think
Think of quick exits, deescalating techniques, where not to be

Yell
Yell/Scream with everything you've got--fire is the best thing to scream

Run
Run away, for safety, to a group of people

Fight 
Fight for your life and those who you take care of and who care for you

Tell

Immediately tell the police, even if nothing happened, because next time something might happen to you or someone else

 

When Walking

When walking to your car by yourself always be prepared. Before leaving the building get your car keys out and have them in your hand. Don't have other things in your hands. If you need to defend yourself, you want your hands free of any distractions.

Self-Defense Easy To Learn To Protect Yourself From An Attacker

What a great news cast for protecting your self against an attacker. I love that they give the watchers practicle ways to avoid the situation.

1) Walking in Groups
2) Staying in well lit areas
3) Being aware of your environment
4) Practice to help muscle memory

“It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, what your background is, whether you’re male or female, you could be a victim.” Lewi Gault, a personal trainer and self-defense teacher, from Fitness in the City

Resource: http://kdvr.com/2015/03/13/self-defense-easy-to-learn-to-protect-yourself-from-an-attacker/

How to Avoid Carjacking

A couple of months ago, a news cast was shown about the spree of car jacks in Reno, NV. The newscaster, a woman, asked a police officer what the best defense was...surprisingly he didn't say some of the most obvious
1) Keep you car doors locked at all times
2) Keep you car windows rolled up to the point that no one could actually open the car door through them
3) Be conscious about where you're driving, the area of the city and the people walking around you
4) Always drive so that if a car stops in front of you, you could easily drive around them if you had to
5) If someone puts their arm in your window, close your window while ducking below the window---as well as start to drive away with their arm in the window---they'll get the point
6) Keep your radio down so that you can hear anything abnormal around you

More Tips from Department of Public Safety of University of Southern California

"Carjacking is a serious, traumatic and often violent form of vehicle theft. It is a crime of opportunity that threatens an individual’s personal safety. Carjackers utilize particular conditions to select their victims, targeting vulnerable, unaware and/or unprepared people. It is important to appear confident and be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially when driving at reduced speeds and stopping or parking at:

• Intersections controlled by stoplights or signs
• Garages and commuter parking areas, shopping malls and grocery stores
• Self-service gas stations and car washes
• Drive-thru banks
• Residential driveways and streets where people are often get into and out of cars
• Freeway exits and entry ramps

 

The key to avoiding this crime is prevention. It is a good idea to think about what to do if you became a carjacking victim. You can reduce your risk by considering the following precautions:

• Keep all doors locked and windows up when driving
• Keep your valuables out of view
• When possible, do not drive alone in remote or unfamiliar areas
• Service your vehicle regularly to ensure it is working properly
• Travel on main roads as much as possible
• Try to drive in the lane nearest to the road’s center to distance any would-be pedestrian attacker and to avoid being pushed to the shoulder
• Drive on well-lit streets at night
• When stopped in traffic, leave enough space between vehicles to allow you to move forward
• Do not park next to high-profile vehicles such as vans that could conceal a suspect
• When walking to your car have keys in hand, and enter your vehicle quickly
• Do not pull over if a suspicious driver motions you to do so
• If you feel you are being followed by another vehicle, do not drive home
• If you are involved in a minor accident or think your car was hit intentionally, do not check the damage in a remote area – motion the other driver to follow you to the nearest police station or open business to exchange information
• If you are in an accident, take your keys and purse or wallet with you when you get out of the car"

Resources: http://emergencyplan.usc.edu/department/department-public-safety/carjacking

Prevention definition

pre·ven·tion--definition from Merriam Webster



: the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening
: the act of preventing something





Picture: http://www.ltlmagazine.com/article/six-steps-c-difficile-prevention
Original definition from the following website: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevention

Avoiding Danger

“People should learn to see and so avoid all danger. Just as a wise man keeps away from mad dogs so one should not make friends with evil men” 

Buddha

Picture: http://bit.ly/18V6A3Q

Strikes 1

There are many strikes in self defense and martial arts that will assist you with getting away from an assalent quickly. In an attack you have seconds and each one counts to your survival so use them wisely.

Here I will describe some powerful strikes that will give you some extra time.

For these strikes to be successful, you will need to practice them often. When practicing use fast motion because in a real situation you will want to be fast, due to your time factor.

Knee to the Groin
Lift your left or right leg so that it may be parallel to the ground, bending the knee so that it creats a 90 degree angle, into your attacker






 
Elbow Stikes
The elbow strike can be used in a number of positions and for a number of reasons

a) When someone is attacking from behind---Arm close to body, palm up (facing forward), elbow pointing toward the ground, move your elbow straight back into your attacker

b) When someone is attacking your front----Arm close to your body, palm up (facing forward), elbow pointing toward the ground, move your elbow up into your attacker

c) When someone is attacking from your side--Arm close to your body, forearm touching your mid stomach, palm down (facing towards the ground), move elbow sideways into your attacker ribs or move your elbow up into your attackers face.

d) When someone is attacking you from your side--Wrist in front of your face, palm down (facing toward the ground), move your arm straight or slightly upward into your attacker

Pictures:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue/2007/06/11/54232-indomitable/
http://sfroadwarrior.blogspot.com/2014/05/self-defense-moves-for-runners.html
http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/967005/self-defense-for-women-krav-maga-workout/page:2

Definition of Intuition

in·tu·i·tion--definition from Merriam-Webster

": a natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence : a feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why

: something that is known or understood without proof or evidence

1    :  quick and ready insight

2

a :  immediate apprehension or cognition

b :  knowledge or conviction gained by intuition

c :  the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference

1. "Intuition was telling her that something was very wrong."

Picture: http://www.woowoo-diva.com/dynamic-intuition.html
Original definition from the website: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intuition

Internet Safety for Children and their Parents

A video that all parents should watch with their children and have a discussion about

Some Questions to start a discussion with your child about internet