A Blessed Thank YOU Mr Mike for teaching me the breakfree method, I must recommend all women to attend this program because Mr Mike is an expert in teaching the weaker person how to overcome a bigger opponent.  Here is my story…

On Sunday about 2.30pm at Pandan Indah while I was walking home along the shophouses, I heard a vehicle with screeching sound, so naturally I looked back to see what was happening.   To my horror, by the time I turned back, a white van was very close to me and the sliding door opened.   One tall man jumped out of the van and came directly at me.

It all happened so fast, I frozed momentarily and by the time I knew, he had already gripped my wrist and started to yank me into the van which was just a few feet away.   I was stunned for a moment, but something in me remembered the simple breakfree technique that I had just learned recently from Mr Mike… I used that simple and effective technique and broke free from the big aggressor’s grasp….  Upon breaking free, I ran for my life as fast as I could in the opposite direction and when I turned back to see if he was chasing me, he was still standing is the same place in disbelief, how I managed to breakfree from his strong grip.

He pointed his finger at me, and from the way he spoke… it looked like he said, “You watch out”
I have been safe until today, and I belief I was a victim of opportunity, being at the wrong place and the wrong time.

I Thank God to have attended Mr Mike’s training, without which, I might have just ended up a victim of a horrible crime.  I have read and heard so many news on single ladies being abducted in broad day light, jogging and driving alone.

God Bless Mr Mike and may he continue to share his knowledge to the rest of the ladies out there.   Don’t take things for granted, always be prepared.

August 31, 2007

Malam 31 Ogos 2007 yang lepas saya bersama suami dan tiga anak saya dalam perjalanan pulang ke kampung suami.  Seperti biasa kami akan melalui KESAS highway.  Sampai di satu selekoh tajam dan menuruni bukit tiba-tiba lampu & enjin kereta mati.  Brek juga tidak berfungsi menyebabkan kereta menuruni bukit dengan laju dan apabila sampai diselekoh tajam kereta kami hampir terbalik dan berlanggar dengan divider jalan.  Kami tidak dapat keluar kerana pintu dan tingkap tidak dapat dibuka.  Saya teringat life hammer yg berada dalam dashbox didepan saya.

Saya menyuruh suami saya menggunakan life hammer tersebut untuk memecahkan tingkap ditepinya.  Suami menyuruh saya keluar dahulu dan kemudian menyambut anak-anak saya pula.  Kami semua selamat keluar dari kereta.  Oleh disebabkan jalan tersebut gelap dan banyak lori lalu saya pun menyuruh suami saya mengunakan lampu kecemasan life hammer untuk memberi amaran kepada kenderaan yang lalu lalang.  Peronda KESAS highway tiba dan membawa kami ke hospital”.

Pn Azrin – HSE Dept, Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Assalamualaikum Encik Jasni,

Last Thursday night I was involved in cars accident at KM 10.3 of Duke Highway.

The other car, Perodua Kancil toppled and rolled twice during the collision.  The car was clearly in very bad condition after that.

Upon witnessing what just happened, I rushed to the toppled car in attempt to check and save the driver and passenger(s) of the car.

There was a female driver who was safe, cried for help and struggled to escape due to jammed safety seat belt.

I was quick to remember that I had the ‘ResQ Me’ device with me as the key chain of my car keys.  I rushed to my car to get the device and successfully rescued the female driver by cutting the safety seat belt with the device.  I was perfectly okay and uninjured during the accident. The other driver was also uninjured despite suffering shock from the accident.

This was also owed to the fact that both drivers put on their safety seat belt.

I would like to highlight that the device ‘ResQMe’ did actually save the life of a passenger during the emergency.

My attendance in the PCG’s HSE safety talk also educated and made me to be calm, alert and acted accordingly in the case of emergency.

Do keep the HSE Safety Talk coming continuously in the future in educating PCG staff of the importance of safety and managing emergencies.

Thanks and best regards,

Irwan Anuar | Alliance Management | Strategic Planning and Business Development | PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)

My personal experiences…

2015 – It was one of those sessions for Ladies Ultimate Self Defence that I was conducting to a crowd of approximately 300 ladies.   A special arrangement by FGA church.   The demonstration session started well.   Halfway through, a lady seated at the far end raised her hand and called out, “Sir, I think my son is choking”… immediately I jumped off the stage and raced across the hall.
This almost 5 year old boy was his gripping his neck with both his hands and face already slight pale.
I immediately got down with one knee and performed the anti-choke (Heimlich Manoeuvre) and upon several pumps, a sweet popped out from his mouth… it was a “Hacks” sweet given to the boy to silence him from asking his Mum too many questions.
There was a thunderous applause from the 300 crowd, but I was least impressed as I feel that this knowledge should be known by everyone of us, including CPR because we just cannot waste valuable time for the ambulance to arrive (if it arrives), as these are life threatening situations.

2023 – Another such incident happened as recent as last year during our Reunion Dinner where 2 families gathered to indulge in the festive celebration.   My 80 year old uncle was enjoying the variety of dishes when suddenly he felt uneasy in the throat.   He coughed very faintly over 2-3 minutes and his face started to turn slightly pale.  He still insisted that he was fine (with his hand gesture) when we asked him.   Eventually, I decided to convince him to allow me to try to help him dislodge whatever was stuck in his throat and he agreed.  I used the Heimlich move with care, considering his age and after a few attempts managed to “pop” out the foreign item, which happened to be a mushroom stem.

However, these are just the Successful stories we hear but there are many more who have lost their lives unnecessarily due to lack of knowledge.

1. The trainers were very engaging and keen to share their experiences, which made the class very interesting and easy to understand and remember.
2. The skills learned during the session are essential survival skills that everyone should know.
3. The session was good, please come and remind us every year!

1. Travel & Personal Safety – It is very interesting and a lot of gadget for demonstration. The content of the topic awakening me the importance of safety.
2. The presentation of Travel & Personal Safety by Michael was very interesting and informative though many of us are aware of same ways. It was very interesting and enjoyed very much. Thank you. Much knowledge of protecting ourselves observed.
3. The talk on Travel & Personal Safety was very good reinforcing what I have seen & read on social media.

1. It was a good engagement between audience and answering the questions from the audience with pros and cons.
2. The session was tailored to our situations and the skills taught were very practical and useful for daily life.
3. This training gave me a glimpse of realist and instilled methods I can use to protect myself.

1. This program showed us what is real, what is happening nowadays surrounding us. The instructor also shows us a lot of “James Bond” high technology stuff, and some naughty stuff which can cause harm to females, especially. At least I’m more updated and have more awareness now.
2. The techniques that were shown to us were very practical to my daily life routine, fun yet informative.
3. Michael is a great trainer and he has so much experiences to share with us, make us easy to understand, very impressed.

1. The training was very well organised and many useful materials/videos were provided.
2. Situational awareness is very important and always be alert wherever you are.
3. The trainer is very good, knowledgeable, expert and with good humor.

1. This seminar was very informative
2. I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends

1. Good explanations, technique – 2.5 hours is not enough. I like the training very much.
2. The session was very detailed – with practical.
3. Michael was a very interactive speaker, a practical and knowledgeable person.

1. Very fun and interesting. The training was very informative with an experienced speaker too!
2. The trainer made the program enjoyable yet beneficial and should be done on a regular basis on other topics as well. Kudos!
3. Learned about the importance of safety and self-awareness and how we need to act fast.

1. Always be aware of your surroundings – prevention FIRST! Never put up a fight if you’re not confident.
2. Prevention consideration and self-defence… Much knowledge that I did not know or was not aware of.

1. 2 hours not enough but it means a lot.
2. I could sit here listening to him all day.   Please bring Michael back.
3. Love the real life scenarios both locally and foreign cases of travelling safely, now I’m much more aware
4. The trainer incorporates humor into his interactive presentation making it so fun to learn and not boring like other safe talks I have attended in my previous company.   If only all talks could be like this. Keep it UP!
5. Very engaging and with good sense of humor.
6. Leverage technique vs. strength (in the absence of strength).   Lower probability of risk – your responsibility.
7. More prevention in all environments. The way the glass breaks from a car.  The way to free from people when holding our hand.
8. How to let go when someone grab the hand. To get an emergency tool – seat beat cutter etc.  the fact that car won’t easily explode on front fire.
9. Never take safety for granted – always be alert. Women have lesser strength – so need to be smart/cautious.  Anything can happen.  Be prepared.

1. Learned some new knowledge on self defence and how to react during times of danger.
2. This talk has taught me to increase awareness in workplace and my surroundings.

1. Need longer time, he is very informative
2. Sangat menarik
3. Very professional and able to gain audience’s attention.
4. Tiada komen. Sungguh menarik persembahan tenaga pengajar.
5. Experts!! Highly knowledgeable and willingness to share knowledge plus engaging audience.
6. Very interesting and excellent trainer.
7. Sangat Baik Interaksi dengan audience
8. Menjaga keselamatan diri. Untuk menyelamatkan mangsa
9. Keselamatan diri di setiap tempat/masa. Pentingnya kesihatan.
10. How to prevent from crime. How to safe people.  How to do CPR.
11. How to do CPR. Helping a person from choking.  Safety for myself.
12. Tahu keselamatan diri. Selamatkan orang lain yang dalam bahaya.
13. Cara mengelakan dari rompakan. Cara mempertahankan diri.
14. Fast rescue.  Know what to do when emergency happens.
15. Reaction.  Pembalajaran ini penting bermula dari awal persekolahan.
16. Be prepared! Remember the steps taught / techniques.  Be healthy and Be positive.
17. Mesti ada program ini setiap tahun untuk refresher, program yang amat bagus!