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

Next Training:

Western Campus

 Oct, 17, 19, 24, and 26 (Mondays and Wednesdays) from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

 or

 Nov. 7, 9, 14, and 16 (Mondays and Wednesdays) from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Both sessions will be held in the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center’s Simulation Village at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road Parma, OH 44130

You need to attend all four sessions in your chosen month to receive your completion certificate. 

Also, if the county’s COVID level goes back to HIGH masks will be required to participate at this time.

Participants must attend all sessions to receive certification.