First Cup with Jeremy - 20220106 The Martial Arts Morning Show from whistlekick
Channel: whistlekick
Date: 2022-01-06

Thursday!

Today on First Cup with Jeremy (The Martial Arts Morning Coffee Vlog Show from whistlekick):

Frank Wood
Today marks the first year anniversary of the insurrection at the capital building. I will not discuss the politics of that day but I thought it would be a good idea to discuss what to do in the event of civil unrest. Our martial arts training clearly teaches us to avoid going to dumb places with dumb people doing dumb things. But if you unexpectedly find yourself in a civil unrest situation here is some information from world nomads a travel insurance company…
How to survive a protest
* If you find yourself caught up in a protest or riot keep to the edge of the crowd where it is safest. Try not to be identified as one of the demonstrators by keeping well away from the leaders/agitators
* At the first opportunity break away and seek refuge in a nearby building, or find a suitable doorway or alley and stay there until the crowd passes
* When leaving the fringe of the demonstration just walk away – don't run as this will draw attention to you
* In the event that you are arrested by the police/military, do not resist. Go along peacefully and contact your embassy as well as your travel insurance provider
* (Worldwide 24 hour Emergency Assistance if your policy is with World Nomads) to help you resolve your predicament
* If you are caught up in the crowd, stay clear of glass shop fronts, stay on your feet and move with the flow
* If you are swept along in the crush, create a space for yourself by grasping your wrists and bracing your elbows away from your sides; bend over slightly – this should allow you breathing room
* If pushed to the ground, try to get against a wall and roll yourself into a tight ball and cover your head with your hands until the crowd passes
* Remember to keep calm – the crowd should sweep past in a short space of time
* If shooting breaks out, drop to the ground and cover your head and neck, and lie as flat as you can.

Joshua Blum
Two quotes attributed to Amelia Earhart:
“Everyone has oceans to fly, if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?”
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.”

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