Rape Aggression Defense Training at Hopkinton Police Station

Submitted by the Hopkinton Police Department

Rape Aggression Defense Systems Training

Training for Women ONLY

DUE TO CUTBACKS IN COMMUNITY POLICING GRANT FUNDING R.A.D. CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED ON A MORE LIMITED BASIS IN THE FUTURE

• R.A.D. is an internationally taught realistic hands on self defense training class specifically designed for women (12-16 hours)
• The program teaches and emphasizes awareness, avoidance and physical self defense with the tools we possess with us at all times (hands, feet, elbows, knees, head, etc…)
• All sizes and physical capabilities are welcome (ages 14, 15 or 16; parental waiver will be needed – 13 and under is too young for this class)
• The class is sponsored by the Hopkinton Police Department and free of charge
• Manuals are provided as are  water and light snacks
• Casual exercise clothing and an aerobic type of sneaker preferred
• To enroll or if you have questions simply email Detective Tim Brennan at tbrennan@hopkintonpd.org and leave your name, email address and phone number.  If email is not available to you please call 508-497-3401 x303 and leave a (clear and slow) message with the same information.  The first 30 women to enroll will be admitted (maximum number of students is 30).  Confirmations will be done by email to the first 30 women.  Please ensure you can make all 4 classes before enrolling.

WHEN and WHERE      Monday June 18^th         6p-9:30p

                                    Wednesday June 20^th    6p-9:30p

                                    Monday June 25^th         6p-9:30p

                                    Wednesday June 27^th     6p-9:30p

         All classes will be at the Doyle (lower rear) Gym

All 4 nights are required from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and all classes must be attended to go through simulation

INSTRUCTORS:           Officer Linda Higgins

                                    Detective Timothy J. Brennan