Basic Safety tips for Social Workers,Visiting Nurses, Massage and Physical Therapists

Last winter, I was asked to teach a self defense class for massage therapists..
The following is a list of basic info, I feel is important to understand.

1. Don't advertise in Craigslist or another alternative media source like the Pitch etc...
2. Never meet a client in a hotel, Motel, Rv park, Koa, or any other unprofessional environment.
3. Do not meet a new client in an unsecured environment. Just because a current client recommends them, dose not mean it is ok to break this rule.
4. Have a plan, this is especially important when meeting some one on their turf.
5. Let someone know when you are meeting the client and what time it is over, have them call before and after the scheduled appointment.
6. Have a cell phone and a whistle and I recommend a surefire flashlight on you at all times.
7. Do not have a drink this is not covered and in your possession at all times, do not accept any food or beverage from a client.
8. Be aware of your surroundings and look for exits and possible weapons, both improvised and environmental.

Welocome to Situational Awreness for Everyone

 Welcome, My Name is William Perkins, I am starting this blog to record a project of discovery. I am turning 50 this year and as a result I going to teach 100 Women in my community my basic self defense program ,  for free.   A little about my self and how this project began.

I began training in Ki Aikido with Dr. Andrew Tsubaki Sensei in 1995 and continued to be Tsubaki Sensei’s direct student until his passing in 2009. I earned a Sandan(3rd degree black belt) in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and a Shoden in Ki Development, while under the direction of Tsubaki Sensei.
I am now under the direction Koichi Kashiwaya Sensei, Chief Instructor for Ki Society USA. He currently acts in an advisory role between Ki Society International Headquarters in Japan and other USA Chief Instructors.

The following
is a list of current certifications I hold.

Certified Defensive Tactics For EMS and Fire and E.V.E. 4 EMS/Fire Instructor 2010.
Nationally Certified Trainer for R.A.D. (rape, aggression, defense) since 2007.
Mindfulness Mediation Therapist Level 1 Certification 2009
Victim Offender Mediation since 2003
Crisis intervention and response trainer 2001
Peaceful intervention Trainer, since 1998.
Specialties
Defensive Tactics, Self Defense, crisis intervention, Victim Offender Mediation.
Mindfulness Meditation, Life skills coaching.

None of this really matters that much other to give you some background of  where my journey started and my basic skill set.
I am hoping to change the paradigm of self defense education and really make it meaningful and about you . 
I am not charging for this class, I am hoping however to interview you and record your thoughts, your stories and your honest feed back about what this class gives you . I am hoping to build a body of evidence, that is relevant and assessable to women and girls everywhere.

We will explore, diet, exercise, nutrition, prevention, weapons and technology.  I am hoping to take the hype and fluff  out of realistic and necessary training .

Thank you for you  thoughtful consideration,
Bill