Self-Defense Training for Women This Summer at Tri-C

Classes in Brunswick, Cleveland teach techniques for all ages, abilities

CLEVELAND — To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) is offering training for women with little to no experience this May and June.

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, May 12 – 21, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Brunswick University Center (3605 Center Road, Brunswick 44212)
• Mondays and Wednesdays, June 9 – 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center (2500 E. 22^nd, Cleveland 44115)

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

Registration is required and opens on April 14 for the May session and May 12 for the June session. Contact Officer Christine Logan at 216-987-5795 or christine.logan@tri-c.edu.

March 17, 2025

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