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.
Registration for Spring 2025 RAD for Men sessions are OPEN!
Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
- April 8
- April 15
- April 22
- April 29
Applicants who may have questions which course is best for them are encouraged to reach out to Sergeant Micah Pasquarell at 540-231-6411.