R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense Training

GWPD provides an opportunity to develop and enhance self-defense options using the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training model for women. The R.A.D. basic physical defense course for women focuses on techniques in self-defense, highlights awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. It includes lecture, discussion and hands-on physical self-defense techniques.
The R.A.D training course is a total of 9-hours, conducted over (5) weeks. Each session is (2) hours with breaks. This is a “women specific” training that will be gender specific to those that identify as women and is trans-inclusive.
Classes for those that identify as men will be offered at a future date.

You must be able to attend all (5) sessions to successfully complete the course. For safety, each session is limited to (25) students.

Fall 2026 class:

Dates: September 23, 2026 – October 7, 2026
Schedule: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM

Duration: 2 hours each class*

* 4 weeks of 2 hours. 3 hours for the last session