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.



The Boston Police Area E-13 Community Service Office offers a R.A.D. course using certified RAD instructors. The course is free of charge. If interested in taking the course, please contact P.O. Officer Curtis, CurtisS.bpd@cityofboston.gov, or Sgt. Eric Krause, KrauseE.bpd@cityofboston.gov, at 617-343-5624.

NEXT COURSE INFORMATION
The dates are Tuesday May 26th, Thursday May 28th, Monday June 1st and Wednesday June 3rd. The time each day is from 6pm to 8:30pm. The location is Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall at 45 Brookside St, Jamaica Plain. The Stony Brook T Station is within walking distance. Parking is available.