Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.): Women's
Physical Defense Program
The Rape Aggression
Defense (R.A.D.) program objective is to develop
and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become
viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.
R.A.D. is a program that is dedicated to teaching women
defensive concepts and techniques against assault by utilizing
easy, effective proven self defense tactics. Employing a
system of realistic defense, women are provided with the
knowledge to make an educated personal choice about resistance.
The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction
and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on
defense training and ending with an opportunity to test
skills during an optional simulated attack. Each student
receives a comprehensive workbook/reference manual and upon
completion of the course will receive a lifetime free return
and practice membership.
FINALLY, A PHYSICAL DEFENSE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN THAT:
Did You
Know?
1 out of every 6 college women polled was a victim of sexual
assault. *Ms. Magazine
Most assaults against women are committed by an intimate
(someone they know). *Press Release, Bureau of Justice Survey
on violence, July 1994.
Don't Be Victimized By Fear, Develop
Your Options
Between 1973 and 1987, (14 years), over 2.3 million women
reported sexual assaults in the United States. 71% of these
victims avoided being raped by taking self-protective measures.
*United States Dept. of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Statistics
"In fact, the most often used strategy for avoiders (of
rape) appears to have been a combination of screaming and
of physical resistance. "Bart, P & O'Brien, P. (1985).
Stopping Rape Successful Survival Strategies. Pergamon Press,
New York.
What is the RAD
System?
The Rape Aggression Defense System is
a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques.
The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women that
begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance,
while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.
R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. The courses are taught
by certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference
manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense
Program for reference and continuous personal growth. The
R.A.D. System of Physical Defense is currently being taught
by R.A.D. Certified Instructor Darlene VanGaasbeck.
The growing, wide spread acceptance of this system is primarily
due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics,
solid research, legal defensibility and unique teaching
methodology. The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated
to teaching effective and proven self-defense/martial arts
tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide a
woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about
resistance.
We operate on the
premise that a spontaneous violent attack will stimulate
a natural desire to resist on the part of the victim (supported
by research). We educate women about "The Flight or Fight
Syndrome", while showing them that enhancing their option
of physical defense is not only prudent, but a necessity
if natural resistance is to be effective. Safety and survival
in today's world requires a definite course of action. We
provide effective options by teaching women to take an active
role in their own self-defense and psychological well being.
For more information about R.A.D.
and courses Darlene teaches in the community contact Darlene
VanGaasbeck Gentry (240) 256-5225. Send e-mail to: dsgentry@smcm.edu
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