The Arlington Police Department offers a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for female residents over the age of 18. The R.A.D. system develops and enhances the options of self-defense through lecture, discussion, and hands-on self-defense techniques. The R.A.D. system is a comprehensive, women only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk-reduction, and risk-avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands on defensive training.
Pre-registration and classes start annually in May. In order to participate in the class, you must be able to attend all four class dates. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6-9pm for four consecutive weeks, beginning at the end of May, and running through mid-June. It is taught on the 2nd floor of the Arlington Police Department at 112 Mystic St. by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors. Space is limited to 16 women per class. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Danielle Smith at 781-316-3985 or by email at DSmith@town.arlington.ma.us.
2020 Event Dates: TBD
*You must be able to attend all four classes to complete this course
For additional information visit the R.A.D. Systems website at www.rad-systems.com.