Self-Defense Training for Women This Spring at Tri-C Locations in Westlake and Cleveland

Classes at Westshore Campus, Jerry Sue Thornton Center teach techniques for all ages, abilities

CLEVELAND — To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) is offering training for women with little to no experience this spring.

The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques. Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for various types of assault.

Women of all ages and abilities will:

• Learn proven self-defense techniques
• Develop awareness to recognize and avoid physical assault
• Develop skills in a safe, secure environment

Classes take place:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, March 16 – 25, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Westshore Campus (31001 Clemens Road, Westlake 44145)
• Mondays and Wednesdays, April 13 – 22, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center (2500 E. 22^nd, Cleveland 44115)

Registration is required and opens on April 14 for the May session and May 12 for the June session. Contact Officer Christine Logan at 216-987-5795 or christine.logan@tri-c.edu.

Learn more at the R.A.D. website.

February 03, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu