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. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates.
2026 Classes will be held at:
York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office 159 Goodwin Neck Road Yorktown, VA 23692 ALL CLASSES ARE 6PM TO 9PM
Basic Self-Defense Class: New & Returning Students
In order to receive all the benefits that the RAD program has to offer, Participants MUST attend all five classes within a session. Must be at least 16 years old to participate. Participants who are 16 or 17 years old must be accompanied to all sessions by an adult female. (Mother, Aunt, Sister)
If you prefer to have a registration form emailed to you, please reach out to Geretta McClave.