R.A.D.

Basic Physical Defense for Women

Defense Simulation in Full Protective Gear

R.A.D. is a safety program hosted by the University Police which empowers women by teaching realistic self-defense techniques and tactics through a comprehensive 12-hour hands-on course.

The class begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance education, progresses to the basics of hands-on self-defense training, and culminates in a full defense simulation. A high level of fitness is not a requirement to participate, but dynamic physical simulations will take place on a voluntary basis.

 

Who can take this class:

R.A.D. is open to ALL women on campus and within our community. (*Priority registration will go to °µÍøÊÓƵaffiliates)

Cost:

  • $10 for °µÍøÊÓƵstudents, staff, faculty, or alumni
  • $20 for non-affiliates

Payment is collected on the first day of training. Cash payment preferred, checks accepted.

Questions: Contact the RAD program coordinator at 562.985.4836

What is R.A.D.?

  • R.A.D. is the largest self-defense training network of its kind with over 11,000 Instructors receiving training to date. These Instructors teach at various colleges, universities, and municipal law enforcement agencies as well as various other community organizations internationally. In total, R.A.D. has trained more than 900,000 women since the program began in 1989!
  • R.A.D. classes provide short-term training in a progressive, "building block" format
  • R.A.D. is the only existing program with a free lifetime return and practice policy, honored worldwide
  • R.A.D. has developed specialized simulation techniques and equipment for use by certified R.A.D. Instructors
  • R.A.D. is the only self-defense program ever supported 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

Why is this course offered to women only?

Social programming means that oftentimes, women in our society are rarely taught to be assertive, vocal, or to defend themselves physically. It is vital that women feel empowered to stand up for themselves when necessary, because statistically speaking, women face a disproportionately high risk of violence, specifically sexual violence, so there is a disproportionately high need for women to learn self-defense techniques. On average, 1 in 3 women will be sexually assaulted at some point in their lifetime, and ¼ women are sexually assaulted before the age of 18. In addition to teaching physical defensive techniques, R.A.D. also teaches awareness, prevention, and risk reduction strategies to hopefully minimize the likelihood of victimization in the first place. 

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