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Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Classes

February 5, 2023 at 6:00pm9:00pm EST

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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 this women-only self-defense course.

Classes will be held for four consecutive weeks beginning Sunday, Feb. 5. Please note that attendance is required for all four sessions.

Additional dates include:

  • Sunday, Feb. 12
  • Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Sunday, Feb. 26

To register, contact Michael Patsos at 315.443.8778 or mpatsos@syr.edu.

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This event was published on October 16, 2022.


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