R.A.D. is a nationally known self defense program. The 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 awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. Courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors. R.A.D.’s program objective is to develop and enhance the options of self defense so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. The R.A.D. course is 12 hours in length, broken down over a four-week period. To register, please call 443-5483 or email jlentz@syr.edu