Self-Defense

Overview

The Brookline Police Department offers a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) System is a comprehensive, women-only 3 day course that is designed to educate women in basic Risk Awareness, Risk Reduction, Risk Recognition, and Risk Avoidance techniques. Our self-defense program is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assaults by utilizing easy, effective, and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. 

An important note of self-defense is that the more prepared you are, the less likely you are to need it. When you can recognize and respond effectively to potentially dangerous situations, you are less likely to be victimized.  With knowledge and practice we become more confident in our everyday activities. 

Our courses are taught by Brookline Police officers who have been nationally certified and trained to instruct the R.A.D. program. This is a free, hand’s on, and exciting course. No prior skills required

Upcoming Programs

RAD is designed to educate women in basic risk awareness, avoidance techniques, and confrontational principles.  RAD is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assaults. by utilizing easy, effective, and proven self-defense/Martial arts tactics.

Benefits of participating in R.A.D. training include:

• Becoming more aware of your surroundings
• Learning to perform under pressure and manage fear
• Building self-esteem and confidence

For more information or if you are interested in participating, please complete this contact form to be contacted when new training dates are announced.