Free self-defense training for women and men
The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is dedicated to teaching women and men defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense and martial arts tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide participants with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance. Certified RAD instructors teach this course.
RAD for Women
Each class session is scheduled for you to attend one night a week for four weeks to complete the course.
There are no day classes, and you must attend all four class sessions below to complete the course:
| Date | Time start | Time end | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Class, Session 1: Sept. 25, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mountain Laurel Hall |
| Fall Class, Session 2: Oct. 2, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mountain Laurel Hall |
| Fall Class, Session 3: Oct. 9, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mountain Laurel Hall |
| Fall Class, Session 4: Oct. 16, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Mountain Laurel Hall |
RAD for Men
If you are interested in taking the male self defense class, please contact the Appalachian Police Department at 828-262-2150.
Registration
To register for a class session, please complete one of the registration forms below and return via email to Officer Cashae Cook at bakerca1@appstate.edu.
- Registration form for women (PDF 235K)
- Registration form for men (PDF 239K)
Please print, fill out and bring the completed RAD Registration Form with you and present it to the instructor prior to the start of class.
There is NO registration fee. The class includes the course activities, a student manual and a lifetime return and practice policy. We do require you complete the application and meet with the RAD Coordinator before attending the class. Class size is limited to 20 students.
For more information please contact:
Officer Cashae Cook
828-262-6439
Or visit the Rad Systems Website