R.A.D. is a nationally-known self defense program. The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for individuals who want to learn such techniques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.
Courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors. R.A.D.’s program objective is to develop and enhance the options of self defense so they may become viable considerations to an individual who is attacked.
Join the Department of Public Safety for a women-only self-defense course offered exclusively to Syracuse University students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, June 18;
Sunday, June 25;
Sunday, July 9; and
Sunday, July 16.
Class will be held in the Skybarn on South Campus from 5 to 8 p.m. for each session.
Attendance will be required for all four sessions!
Note: Faculty and staff have the option to attend with their daughters, anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To register, contact Michael Patsos at 315.443.8778 or mpatsos@syr.edu.