RAD For Women

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is a simple yet affective self-defense class for women only. This course consists of a lecture portion, which focuses on Risk Awareness, Risk Reduction, Risk Recognition and Risk Avoidance, followed by hands on tactical training. The techniques taught are designed to be quick and effective with the intention of escaping.

Rape Aggression Defense is a twelve-hour course, delivered in four, three-hour classes.

R.A.D. is one of only a handful of self-defense classes that offers a live simulation at its conclusion. In the simulation, students wear protective gear and participate in a live attack with the R.A.D. Man. This portion of the course is invaluable in that it provides the student with the confidence to defend themselves. Participation in the first three classes is required to participate in simulation as the course is progressive in technique development.

  • Course instructors are various members of LPD
  • This course is offered at no charge
  • Mother/daughter teams are strongly encouraged
  • The minimum age requirement is 15 years old with a signed parent/guardian release form

For more information about the RAD system of self-defense, you may go to www.rad-systems.com.

Class Location

La Vergne Public Library
Meeting Room
5063 Murfreesboro Road
La Vergne, TN 37086

Class Schedule

RAD for Women is a four-week series that meets from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Due to an overwhelming response by the community, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for the time being. We appreciate the importance of classes like this and will post additional information when class space becomes available.

  1. Amber Hakanson

    Executive Assistant to the Chief

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