Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)

Basic Physical Defense for Women

R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense is designed for women with little or no self-defense experience. 

What is R.A.D.?

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is a course for women that begins with awareness, risk reduction and avoidance and progresses to the basics of hands‑on defense.

The R.A.D. system is taught at many colleges and universities. Its’ simplicity and effectiveness have made it a rapidly growing and widespread system of defense. R.A.D. teaches women easy and effective self-defense tactics for use against various types of assault. The system provides participants the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

R.A.D. is not a martial arts program.

R.A.D. Systems promotes self‑defense education and awareness. This course includes lecture, discussion and demonstration of self‑defense techniques.

• Self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities
• Develop skills in a safe, secure, all-female environment
• Learn awareness, reduction, recognition and avoidance
• Gain empowerment through education and training

Training session info coming soon!

Fast Facts

• In the United States, a woman is sexually assaulted every two minutes.
• One in three women will be sexually abused in their lifetime.
• The majority of rape victims knew their attacker.
• One in four women will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18.

Sources: U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting