Resisting Aggression with Defense System (R.A.D. for Men)
I had done some martial arts briefly when I was younger, but I lost all of those skills over the years. RAD for Men was great because it offered me some practical skills of how to defend myself, if needed, in a responsible way. I appreciated that we talked about other important aspects during the course as well, including societal pressures on masculinity, consent, and the legality of self-defense.
-Spring 2018 participant
Resisting Aggression with Defense is a course offered to male students and employees at Virginia Tech by the Virginia Tech Police Department. This FREE course has four parts which allows participants to focus on the following:
- Recognition of aggressive behavior.
- Negative Repercussions of aggressive behavior.
- The role men play in reducing aggression and violence.
- The opportunity to practice self-defense in a structured environment in order to avoid, resist, and escape aggressive behavior towards them.
Check back later in the Fall semester for FALL RAD for Men dates!
Applicants who may have questions which course is best for them are encouraged to reach out to Corporal John Tarter at 540-231-6411.