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Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Classes

View the upcoming R.A.D. course schedule

For more information or to sign up for the next class, email Captain Michael Froio or call (508) 531-1735.

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Brochure

R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense Course

This basic defense course focuses on education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion and self defense techniques, suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Classes range from nine to fifteen hours in length, depending on the instructor. The course is available free of charge to any female Bridgewater State University student, faculty, staff member, or alumni.

What R.A.D. Offers

R.A.D. Systems is actually a functioning network of dedicated self defense instructors that was established in 1989. This alliance of instructors believes that self defense should be easy to learn, easy to retain, and easy to employ during real confrontational situations. This alliance believes that self defense training should be accessible and affordable. They believe that their efforts to oppose violence will be more effective together, than as individuals. As a network they can assist one another with programs, equipment, references, experiences and insight. But most importantly, they honor each others teachings, allowing each of them to give every participant they train, a lifetime return and practice invitation anywhere there is a R.A.D. Program being offered FREE !

R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense

The cornerstone of R.A.D. Systems, this course has its foundations in education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion, and self defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Classes range from twelve to fifteen hours in length, depending on the Instructor. Requires three (3) days for instructor level certification.