Classes for Women (18+ years old)

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Statistics

Three in four women
 (76 %) who reported they had been raped and/or physically assaulted since age 18 said that a current or former husband, cohabiting partner, or date committed the assault. (U.S. Department of Justice)

R.A.D. classes are for women older than 18 years of age. Classes are given at different locations in your community. Contact us for more information.

The program offers realistic self-defense tactics and techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. 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.

The course is taught in 4 sessions of 4 hrs each (total 16hrs.) The suggested schedule is Saturday/Sunday and Saturday/Sunday. On the last day of the course there is an optional simulation, where women can test the techniques learned.

There are 2 different groups in this category:
Group VI: Women 18+ years old
Group VII: Seniors (Coming in 2007!)

R.A.D. Curriculum topics include:

  • Risk Reduction Strategies
  • Verbal and Physical Resistance
  • Invasion of Privacy
  • Self-realization of Personal Power
  • Keychain Defense Options
The cost of this class is $40. Fees will cover material used in class and/or fees ELLA pays to offer these classes to the public. Scholarships are available. Please contact us for more information.

The fee is only for the first class. RAD graduates can attend the same class again at no cost.