R.A.D. Rape Aggression Defense System
For upcoming classes at the college please call 257-3340 OR
e-mail PO Jenelle Kelsey at kelseyj@newpaltz.edu
All classes are open to students, staff, faculty and community member!
» View a video of Jen Wait in class!
This highly intense self-defense course is offered 3-4 times during the semester to students and community members. It is a 15-hour class that runs for 4 weeks in any given month.
Check back here for class times!
OUR R.A.D TEAM…
PO Jenelle Kelsey - Basic / Aerosol / radKids
kelseyj@newpaltz.edu
PO Ritayik Basic / Advanced / Simulation
ritayikj@newpaltz.edu
PO Coxum Basic / Advanced / S.A.F.E / Aerosol
Coxumj@newpaltz.edu
PO Torres Basic / Key Chain / Aerosol
Torresv@newpaltz.edu
Corinna Caracci – Basic
caraccic@newpaltz.edu
Jennifer Wait, Regional Director RAD NYS
Instructor Trainer, Key Chain and Aerosol Defense Systems
S.A.F.E Instructor & radKIDS Instructor
waitj@newpaltz.edu
Could You Effectively Defend Yourself if Attacked?
1 out of every 4 college women polled was sexually assaulted during four
years at college. (Ms. Magazine Study on Sexual Assault and Rape)
Between 1973 and 1987, (14 years), over 2.3 millions women reported sexual assaults in the United States. 71% of these victims avoided being raped by taking self-protective measures. (United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Develop Your Options
In 1988, rape victims took self-protective measures in 86.7% of the cases. "Rape
victims were more likely to defend themselves than assault or robbery
victims." (Criminal Victimization in the United States, 1988).
Don't Be Victimized By Fear
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In fact, the most often used strategy for avoiders (of rape) appears
to have been a combination of screaming and use 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 RAD 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. RAD
is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught by certified
RAD Instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. This
manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and
continuous personal growth. The RAD System of Physical Defense is currently
being taught at many Colleges and Universities. 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 women defensive concepts and techniques against
various types of various types of assault, by utilizing easy, 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.
RAPE Aggression Defense Systems
Finally, a Physical Defense Program for Women that:
* Has established standards of acceptability for female self-defense
programs;
* Offers no-nonsense, practical techniques of defense;
* Researched the effects of "The Fight or Flight Syndrome";
* Offers advanced self-defense courses that build upon the physical defense
system;
* Provides static, fluid and dynamic hands on training;
* Provides students with a comprehensive Reference Manual;
* Certifies Instructors from the community;
* Has a litigation defense policy;
* Offers state of the art programs at reasonable rates;
* Makes recommendations on self-defense products.
