Self Defense Classes for Women

The Office on Women's Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA) Program offers self-defense classes for women throughout the year. The RAD course has been "designed to develop and enhance the options of self-defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked."

Ample class time is provided to practice and develop newly learned self defense techniques. Classes include identifying personal safety issues and learning risk reduction strategies and basic principles of self defense. Instructors will demonstrate and teach various self-defense actions, incorporating strikes and kicking motions.

Each RAD program has four sessions that are three hours in length. Class size is limited to provide optimum training and practice. Courses are FREE; however, a $20 donation is suggested.

Self-Defense Classes: Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
Registration for the October class is now closed. All new registrants will be placed on waiting list for the winter classes.

2008 Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Class Schedule
Session I January 17, 24, 31 & Feb. 7 Thursdays	Session II April 29, May 6, 13& 20 Tuesdays	Session III October 15, 22, 20 & Nov. 5 Wednesdays
Jefferson-Houston Elementary School* 1501 Cameron Street Alexandria, VA 22314
* All classes will be held in the gym.

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense Systems) is a self-defense course that combines physical techniques, awareness, and risk reduction strategies to assist women in making educated decisions about defending themselves. Call for information or to register.

For more information or to fill out a registration form
Alexandria Office on Women
Attn: Patricia, 421 King Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 838-5030 x113

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