RAD four day basic self-defense course for women starts on Monday, 14th, 6pm at the VA Hospital on South Huntington Avenue in the basement conference room. The following three dates are Nov. 17th, 21st, 28th all at 6pm-8:30pm.  No fee.

R.A.D is: The R.A.D. Systems of Self-Defense are the official self-defense training programs of the National Academy of Defense Education. The (RAD) 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 risk awareness, risk reduction, risk recognition, and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.  !

Call 617-343-5624 or email krausee.bpd@cityofboston.gov if interested.