| RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE TRAINING - SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM |
| Susan B. Anthony's famous 1871 statement, "Woman must not depend on the protection of man, but must be taught to defend herself." |
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates.
Many people believe that violence against women occurs only in dangerous neighborhoods and is perpetrated by strangers. Research shows, however, that most assaults and rapes are committed by someone the victim knows.
Studies also show about a quarter of incidence of violent crime occurred at or near the victim’s home.
R.A.D. Profile
The national standard in self defense Instructor Certification, R.A.D. is internationally recognized for programming quality and organizational commitment to excellence. R.A.D. Systems balances the needs of women to acquire self defense education in a relatively short period of time, with the life long commitment required for physical skill mastery. How? By providing short term training opportunities in a progressive building block format, and combining each with R.A.D.'s trademark Lifetime Return and Practice Policy! Only a unified, extensive network can provide this service, honored nationwide and throughout Canada. While other programs and/or instructors struggle to keep pace, R.A.D. Instructors share life saving information with confidence, knowing that their lessons will be continuously reinforced for a lifetime!
Why R.A.D.?
- R.A.D. is the largest network of its kind with over 7000 Instructors receiving training in our systems to date. These Instructors teach at various colleges, universities, and municipal law enforcement agencies as well as various other community organizations internationally. R.A.D. has trained more than 300,000 women since the program began in 1989.
- R.A.D. is the only existing program with a free lifetime return and practice policy, honored throughout both the US and Canada.
- 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 endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).
- Lawrence N. Nadeau, Director of Instructional Development and Founder.
All participants must sign a "Waiver" when taking this class. Participants
under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian's signature.
SAFETY TIPS:
Here are some tips to consider:
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Make a conscience effort to be aware of your surroundings. Your personal safety is your responsiblity.
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Avoid parking next to vans as you could be pulled into the vehicle through the sliding door. If you return and a van is parked next to you, enter your vehicle on the opposite side.
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Always keep your garage door closed to eliminate entry by criminals. Many homes fail to have a lock on the door leading from the garage to the house. Once the attacker is in the garage and you close the door, you close out any view of what might be happening.
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Always store purchased items in your trunk. Have your keys ready to enter your vehicle. Immediately lock your doors and have your widows rolled up when you enter your vehicle. When placing items or children in your vehicle from a shopping cart, first open your back door then position the shopping cart sideways to serve as a barracade. This positions you between the door and the shopping cart.
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Trim bushes and hedges away from windows and doors to eliminate hiding places for attackers. Replace burned-out porch lights and garage lights immediately.
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Always shop with someone as most muggers and other attackers will be discouraged if you have company, male or female.
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Never leave keys to your home with car keys when your car is left with a parking lot attendant or a service station employee
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