690 South Church Street
West Chester, PA 19383 Emergency #: 610-436-3311
R.A.D. Systems
Self Defense Education Programming
DPS
and the Office of Residence Life in cooperation with the Women's Center, the
Office of Social Equity and the Office of Organizational
Development, offer personal safety and self defense training for all women, men and
children at WCU.
The physical defense programs offered at West
Chester University were
developed by R.A.D. Systems, the National Standard in
Self Defense Education™. R.A.D. Systems is the largest network
of self defense instructors in the United States and Canada.
R.A.D. Systems teaches realistic self-defense tactics
and techniques. R.A.D. Systems programs are comprehensive
courses that begin with awareness, prevention, risk reduction,
and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of
hands-on physical defense training. All R.A.D. Systems basic
programs also provide a free lifetime return and practice policy
for those who participate.
R.A.D. Systems programming has been offered on
the WCU campus since 1993 and all self defense programs taught at the WCU
campus
are free to members of our campus community. In
addition to the physical defense programs listed below,
Instructors from
DPS
also provide 2 hour seminar presentations on personal safety and
awareness for those who are interested in learning more about
reducing their risk of victimization, but who may not be able to commit
to the required time for a complete R.A.D. self defense course. For more
information about self defense education at WCU contact
Lt. Jon Brill
at
610-436-3478.
BPD - Basic Physical Defense
(9-12 hours)
The cornerstone of R.A.D. Systems, this course begins with
awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while
progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D.
is not a Martial Arts program and is suitable for women of all
ages and abilities. Classes range from a minimum of nine hours
to twelve hours with simulation.
ASD - Advanced Self Defense (12-15 hours) Builds on techniques
and strategies from the Basic class and adds defenses against
the edged weapon and firearm. This program also covers more
prone defense strategies, multiple subject encounters and even
low and diffused light simulation exercises. Classes range from
a minimum of twelve hours to fifteen hours with simulation, for participants who
have already completed the Basic Physical Defense Program.
ADO - Aerosol Defense Options (2 hours) Using the proven R.A.D.
Systems philosophy, A.D.O. destroys the myths and manufacturer
hype about pepper spray effectiveness and even their ability to
deter a Committed Focused Aggressor. Learn the most realistic
methods for accessing, deploying and assisting the aerosol
defense option; And if it fails to work (and it may), learn the
proven backup strategies needed for successful escape. R.A.D.
Systems has conducted over 300 video taped live test exposures
to various aerosol products with a wide range of delivery
systems. Stop believing a manufacturers selling hype, we know
what works and what doesn't through hands on experience. Minimum
of two hours for participants
KDO - Keychain Defense Options (3-4 hours)
Continuing to enhance the many options of self defense, the R.A.D. Keychain Defense Options course is one of the only realistic and court defenseable impact weapons programs available for the general public. Combining proven R.A.D. Physical Defense strategies with revolutionary impact weapons defense techniques makes this program a worthy addition to the R.A.D. System. Realistic employment, combat effectiveness, "light impact", fluid transitions and even simulation training exercises are all part of this program. This program revolves around the use of the Kubotan in conjuction with weapon-enhanced physical skills. "No flash and Trash" techniques here, only the best of the best! Minimum of (3) hours for participants, (4) hours with simulation.
Physical Defense Programs for Men - Resisting Aggression
with Defense
RFM-
Basic Physical Defense (9-12 hours) Resisting Aggression is a choice. You are responsible for how
you respond to any event in your life.
Your decisions contribute to your past, present and future. Only
you can make the choice to transform your life by committing to
resist aggression. By investing your time and effort into this
program, you will be presented with educational options to
resist aggression. You will be asked to raise your
awareness of aggressive behavior, to recognize
how aggressive behavior impacts your life, to take
steps to avoid aggressive behavior, and to look
at how you can be part of reducing aggression
and violence. Unfortunately, in a small number of incidents,
physical confrontation may be unavoidable. Our program also
provides participants with realistic strategies for men forced
into physical confrontation. Resisting Aggression with Defense
is designed to empower men to make different decisions when
confronted with aggressive behavior. This is the first step
towards reducing aggression and violence for ourselves and the
one's we love.
Physical Defense Programs for Children - Resisting
Aggression Defensively
radKIDS
(10 hours) Other
safety programs give children general guidance rules, show
videos or simply "talk" to the children. radKIDS is dedicated to
providing our children with a hands-on, activity-based physical
skill development program empowering our children with options,
not fear. radKIDS provides our children with the instinctual
options they need to recognize, avoid and if necessary respond
to potential danger in their world today. radKIDS has always
believed, and it is further proved by the NCMEC study, that the
first few seconds of a potentially violent encounter are
critical. When a child is approached or grabbed, the response
needs to be immediate, instinctual and absolute.
This instinctual response can be "taught" and enhanced
through individual demonstration, training and practice. radKIDS
is dedicated to providing communities and families the tools
they need to teach and empower your children with realistic
options in their own personal safety.
Learn How to Become a R.A.D Systems Certified Instructor
Information on becoming an Instructor for R.A.D. Systems is
available by going to the
R.A.D. Systems web site, or contacting Staff Instructor
Jon Brill