Self Defense Training

Self Defense Training

Personal safety and the confidence it brings are invaluable. Our Resisting Aggression with Defense (R.A.D.) System courses are nationally recognized, comprehensive programs designed to empower individuals with practical self-defense skills and keen awareness. This is realistic training that focuses on risk reduction, avoidance, and hands-on defensive tactics to help you become an active participant in your own safety.

We offer specialized R.A.D. self-defense courses tailored for the unique needs of women, men, and children. Whether you're a parent seeking to empower your child with safety skills, a woman looking to enhance your personal security, or a man wanting to learn effective conflict avoidance and defense, our expert-led programs provide the skills and survival mindset you need.

Browse our selection of R.A.D. for Women, R.A.D. for Men, and r.a.d. KIDS programs below to find the right self-defense training for you and your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right self-defense course is an important step toward empowerment. To help you feel confident in your decision, we've answered some of the most common questions about our R.A.D. programs.

 

What is self-defense?

Self-defense is more than just learning physical techniques. A comprehensive self-defense program is a system of awareness, prevention, and risk reduction. It begins with learning to recognize and avoid potential threats. It also includes the practical, hands-on skills needed to effectively escape or resist an assault if avoidance is not possible. The R.A.D. system is built on the philosophy that 90% of self-defense is awareness.

 

What do you learn in a self-defense class?

Our R.A.D. self-defense courses are designed to be holistic. While specific techniques vary between the programs for men, women, and children, all participants will learn:

  • Risk Awareness & Reduction: How to recognize potential dangers and make choices that increase your personal safety.
  • Avoidance Strategies: Techniques for de-escalating confrontations or removing yourself from a dangerous situation.
  • Practical Physical Defense: Simple, effective, and realistic self-defense tactics designed for various body types and fitness levels.
  • Empowerment & Mindset: How to develop a survival mindset, understand the physiological effects of a confrontation, and realize your own physical power.