Safety Center

The Safety Center on USAdojo.com offers information on civilian safety and self defense, safety tips, anti-bullying articles and information on terrorism and the law and self defense.

Donald Miskel

Bullying Epidemic

Bullying Epidemic In Our Country: There is a bullying epidemic in our country. It probably won’t come as a surprise that it is a major...

How to Survive Getting Hit by a Car

It is a nightmare that seems to be happening more an more often, a pedestrian getting hit by a car, truck or bus. When...
Bullying and Substance Abuse

Bullying and Substance Abuse: Who It Affects and Why

By Chris Elkins, MA ~ Bullying transcends childish acts such as teasing, rough housing or joking around. It can be a dangerous activity with devastating...
What Can Happen When You Deal With The Police

What You Should Know When Dealing With Police

The majority of individuals practicing any martial arts related activities are not educated on what they can and cannot do in a self-defense situation....
US Says Al-Qaida In Iraq Using Children

US Says Al-Qaida In Iraq Using Children

BAGHDAD  ~ Videotapes seized during U.S. raids on suspected al-Qaida in Iraq hide-outs show the terror group training young boys to kidnap and assassinate civilians,...
Keep Your Kids Safe Online

Best Practices To Keep Your Kids Safe Online

As a 29-year law enforcement veteran with over seven year’s experience investigating unfortunate — and often preventable — incidents online, I have come to...
Jim Wagner Articles

The Jim Wagner Use-of-Force Ladder for Civilian Self Defense

Every adversary you come across is going to have the same level of fighting skills and the same reasons for fighting you, right? Wrong....
Training Concepts of Defense Science

Key Training Concepts of Defense Science

The USAF Guide to Gaining Defensive Skills The US Air Force conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of training their pilots. After an exhaustive...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Bully Proofing Your Child

One of the traditional, misguided ways of dealing with a bully is to either tell your child to "just Ignore" it or to bring...
Silent Probe

Ninja Self-Defense 01 – Know Thy Enemy

If having the skills of a Ninja does not absolutely ensure victory, how can an average person with fundamental self-defense skills hope to survive...
Women's Self Defense with Redman Suit

Women’s Personal Protection is a Woman’s Responsibility

More than seventy percent of women in America encounter a violent crime within their life time. Every nine seconds a woman is battered. One...
The Gun Is Civilization

The Gun Is Civilization

Human beings only have two ways to deal with one another: reason and force. If you want me to do something for you, you...
Armed For Safety

Arguments About Concealed Carry on Campus

Open Letter to UTK Faculty, Staff and Students, The Tennessee state legislature is considering legislation that would decriminalize the carrying of concealed weapons on state...
Alex Haddox: Are You Aware

Parking Lot Safety, Part 1

Crime is an unfortunate reality in our increasingly compacted urban communities. Raising awareness about the methods used by criminals and equipping readers with the...

Holiday shopping: 5 tips to stay safe from self-defense expert

Retired Reno Police Lt. Joey Walker, a self-defense instructor, said muggings and burglaries are common holiday crimes and talks about how to be safe
Active Shooter Training For Citizens

Be Prepared for an Active Shooter

The shootings at Trolley Square, Virginia Tech and the Omaha Mall remind us that violence can strike at any time and in any place....