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About Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)


  • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training is taught by certified VCU Police Instructors.
  • RAD training is FREE to students and costs only $10.00 for faculty and staff.
  • Call Corporal Jody Atkins at 828-8696 for more information.



Course Information


  • A unique self defense system designed for women, ages eleven and up.
  • No prior martial arts training is required.
  • Each participant is given a RAD manual.
  • The basic course consists of nine hours of awareness and physical training.
  • At the conclusion of the physical training, students may participate in dynamic simulations. The simulations will allow students to utilize the learned techniques.
  • With the permission of the class, the simulations will be video taped.
  • Debriefing occurs at the close of the final class with a review of the video.
  • Participation in the simulation is voluntary.




 
 Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2007 | Comments