Self-Defense Training for Women in March and April at Tri-C

Classes in Westlake, downtown Cleveland teach techniques for all ages, abilities

To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) is offering training in March and April for women with little to no experience.

The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques. Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for various types of assault.

Women of all ages and abilities will:

• Learn proven self-defense techniques
• Develop awareness to recognize and avoid physical assault
• Develop skills in a safe, secure environment

Classes take place:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, March 18-27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Westshore Campus (31001 Clemens Road, Westlake 44145)
• Mondays and Thursdays, April 15-24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Jerry Sue Thornton Center (2500 E. 22^nd St., Cleveland 44115)

Learn more at the R.A.D. website.

Registration is required and opens Feb. 12 for the March session and March 11 for the April session. Contact Officer Christine Logan at 216-987-5795 or christine.logan@tri-c.edu.

February 01, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu