R.A.D. Systems for Women
(Rape Aggression Defense)
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.
The Office of Campus Security will host one R.A.D. program per month. Classes will be open to anyone interested, with priority given to Belmont students, faculty, and staff. Class size is limited to approximately 10 students. A minimal fee is required for the purchase of manuals and other materials.
Although R.A.D. for women is the only course offered at Belmont at this time, classes for men are offered at Vanderbilt University. Go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/VUPD/radclass.htm for details.
Summer Class Schedule
Date: Sundays
July 5, 12, 19
Location: Security Operations Center
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Date: Sundays
August 16, 23, 30
Location: Security Operations Center
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Fall Class Schedule
Date: Saturdays
September 12, 19, 26
Location: Security Operations Center
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Date: Sundays
October 4, 11, 18
Location: Security Operations Center
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Date: Mondays
November 16, 23, 30
Location: Security Operations Center
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
If you are interested in setting up a RAD class for your organizations (such as a sorority), contact Renee Ruthven at crimeprevention@belmont.edu.
*Special class options for Belmont groups only.
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Cost:
$10.00 -- BU affiliated or family member
$20.00 -- Non-BU affiliate when space is available
(Covers the cost of manuals, supplies, and refreshments)To Register:
Contact Renee Ruthven with the Office of Campus Security to register.
crimeprevention@belmont.edu
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