Rape Aggression Defense

" To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. "

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 Officer Joy Paquette and Officer Jim Wing.

The RAD System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many Colleges and Universities. The growing, wide spread 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.

Why R.A.D.?

• R.A.D. is the largest network of its kind, with more than 3,500 instructors trained to date, who have trained over 125,000 women since the program began in 1989.
• R.A.D. is the only existing program with a free lifetime return and practice policy, honored throughout both the US and Canada.
• R.A.D. has developed specialized simulation techniques and equipment for use by certified R.A.D. instructors.
• R.A.D. is the only self defense program ever endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).
• Lawrence N. Nadeau, Director of Instructional Development and Founder of R.A.D.

BE AWARE...

• 1 OUT OF EVERY 4 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% OF THESE VICTIMS AVOIDED BEING RAPED BY TAKING SELF-PROTECTIVE MEASURES (United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics).

CLASS INFORMATION

• YOU give us 12 hours of your time.

• WE give you an opportunity to participate 100% in a self defense seminar designed specifically for women to increase your self confidence and awareness.

• R.A.D. class will meet once a week for four weeks. Each session is three hours long. You must attend all sessions.

• Class size is limited to 16 participants on a first come, first serve basis. This program is designed with maintaining a set instructor/student ratio to allow a maximum learning and training environment. We apologize for this restriction and will do our best to accommodate all interested parties. Subsequent classes will be scheduled upon demand.

• The class is open to female students, female faculty/staff and female members of the community.

• FSUDPS is proud to offer this training free of charge.

• All students will be issued a R.A.D. manual for reference and continuous personal growth. This manual also serves as a key for your lifetime free return and practice policy, good anywhere R.A.D. is practiced.

• To sign up for the next available R.A.D. class contact FSUDPS at (231) 591-5000 or stop in and sign up. Our office is open 24 hours a day and is located at 800 Ferris Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307. If you wish to speak with the instructors personally, ask for Officer Paquette or Officer Wing.

• If you have any questions you can reach the instructors at (231) 591-5000 or you may email us:  Paquettej@ferris.edu or wingj@ferris.edu.

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CLASSES WILL MEET AT THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER, ROOM LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

• These are photos of a simulation exercise that will occur on the last day of your training.

• This very empowering experience is where you get to use the skills that you learned during this class.

• Safety equipment is worn by instructors and students and scenarios are conducted in a controlled environment.

• Yes, you will be striking your attacker at 100% effort.

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Last modified: March  30, 2001