The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. The course includes women's basic self-defense and is taught by certified instructors. Each student is provided with a workbook/reference manual that outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth. R.A.D. offers a free lifetime return and practice policy for course graduates. This course has a minimum registration of (8) participants. Session #1 is an overview of the course objectives and will be a discussion about risk awareness and avoidance. Participants must attended Session #1 to register for future physical defense sessions.