What is RAD?
The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Course is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women.
The RAD Course is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.
RAD is not a Martial Arts program.
Our courses are taught by certified RAD instructors.
The RAD Course of physical defense is currently being taught at many colleges and universities throughout the country. The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, legal defense and unique teaching methodology. The RAD Course is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various type of assault, by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.
Why choose RAD?
Today, the organization has certified over 11,000 instructors who have trained more than 900,000 women at colleges, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations around the world.
R.A.D. is the only existing program with a free lifetime returns and practice policy, honored worldwide.
R.A.D. is the only self-defense program ever endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), National Academy of Defense Education, the National Self-Defense Institute (NSDI) and Redman Training Gear.
The program will be held in two sessions the first on Saturday, February 21st at 10AM and the second session will be on Saturday, March 28th at 10AM.
First segment: how to properly stand so your vital areas are not used to hurt you, block, perry, strike, palm strike, hammer fist high, low, front, back, sphere fingers, 3 kicks, knee, how to move in your stance in case you have to defend yourself from multiple attackers, how to get back off the ground without turning your back to the perpetrator. hitting pads!!
Second segment: review from previous class, bear hugs, front and back, finger rolls, choking holds (there are 3), ground defense, what to do if they are laying on you with your back to the ground, what to do if they are laying on you and your stomach is on the ground, paying attention to your surroundings.
During the course questions are HIGHLY encouraged! The fee for the classes is $50 total for both sessions. If you are unable to cover the fee please contact us for a sponsorship.
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