Police Division

R. A. D. Class

The Rape Aggression System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics
and techniques. The RAD system is a comprehensive course for women that
begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while
progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program. Courses are taught by certified RAD instructors who provide participants with a workbook/reference manual.

This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and
continuous personal growth. The RAD System of Physical Defense is taught at many colleges and universities throughout the nation and Canada. Coastal
students receive college credit for successfully passing this course. The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to its ease, simplicity and effectiveness of tactics, solid research, legal defensibility and unique teaching methodology. The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. This system of realistic defense provides a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

RAD operates on the research-supported premise that a spontaneous violent
attack will stimulate a natural desire to resist on the part of the victim. Women are taught about the "Flight or Fight Syndrome," while showing them that enhancing their option of physical defense is not only prudent, but a necessity if natural resistance is to be effective.

Safety and survival in today's world requires a definite course of action. RAD
provides effective options by teaching women to take an active role in their own self-defense and psychological well-being.