Self-Defense Training for Women This Fall at Eastern and Western Campuses

Classes 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 fall.

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, Sept. 21 – 30, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Eastern Campus (4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills 44122). Registration is open from Aug. 13 through Sept. 10.
• Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 26 – Nov. 4, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Western Campus (11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma 44130). Registration begins Sept. 23.

Learn more at the R.A.D. website. Registration is required. Contact Officer Christine Logan at 216-987-5795 or christine.logan@tri-c.edu.

August 06, 2026

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