The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.  It is a comprehensive, woman-only course, which begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance, as well as the basics of hands-on defense training.  R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.  This course is taught by a nationally certified R.A.D. Instructor and provides each student with a resourceful handout.  The course includes lecture, discussion, and self-defense techniques, suitable for all women of all ages and abilities.

Mission: 

To prevent crimes of sexual violence in our community through education and training. To educate women of realistic options to avoid and escape assault.

Key Program Elements:

Risk reduction strategies that can be easily implemented around the home, car, public transportation, cell phone, internet, and more.
Basic physical defense techniques that are explained, demonstrated, practiced, and employed with light impact.

**90% of self-defense is risk awareness, risk reduction and avoiding confrontation…the remaining 10% is physical.

Program Outline:

• Introductions
• Local statistics
• Safety/participation expectations
• Release forms
• Risk reduction strategies
• Basic physical defense techniques
• Q&A
• Summary and closing