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 Instructors 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 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 defensibly and unique teaching methodology.

The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women effective defense 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.

Develop Your Options.

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

Don't Be Victimized By Fear.

* "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..)

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 options 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.

Rape Aggression Defense System

Has established the standard for female self-defense programs;

Offers no nonsense, practical techniques of defense;

Researched the effects of "The Fight or Flight Syndrome";

Offers advanced self-defense courses that build upon the physical defense system;

Provides realistic and dynamic hands-on training;

Provides students with a comprehensive Reference Manual;

Certifies Instructors from the community;

Has a litigation defense policy;

Every student receives a lifetime membership policy;

Offers state of the art programs at reasonable rates (contact sponsoring organization for details. Some organizations offer the course for free)