The RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE 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.  Our courses are taught by certified RAD Insturctors and provide you 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 currently being taught at many colleges and universities.  The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our 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.  Our system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

We operate on the premise that a spontaneous violent attack will stimulate a natural desire to resist, on the part of the victim (supported by research).  We educate women 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.  We provide effective options by teaching women to take an active role in their own self defense and psychological well being.

• One out of every four college women polled was sexually assaulted during four years at college.  (Ms. Magazine Study on Sexual Assault and Rape)

• Between 1973 and 1987 (14 years), over 2.3 million women reported sexual assaults in the United States.  71 per cent of these victims avoided being raped by taking self-protective measures.  (United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics)

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• In 1988, rape victims took self-protective measures in 86.7 per cent of the cases.  "Rape victims were more likely to defend themselves than assault or robbery victims."  (Criminal Victimization in the United States, 1988)

• "In fact, the most often used strategy for avoiders (of rape) appears to have been a combination of screaming and use of physical resistance." (Bart, P. & O'Brien, P. [1985] Stopping Rape: Successful Survival Strategies.   Pergamon Press, New York)

• The RADS Program is open to female students and employees only.  A similar program is available for male students and employees.