R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Rather than simply focusing on physical defense, the R.A.D. course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance, before progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.

R.A.D. courses are taught by Ball State police officers who are nationally certified R.A.D. instructors. Participants receive a workbook and reference manual.

The R.A.D. system is taught at many universities and colleges around the country. The widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity, and effectiveness of the tactics, solid research, legal defensibility, and unique teaching methodology. R.A.D. teaches women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective, and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics.

For more information, contact Sergeant Kent Kurtz at:

Ball State University Police Department
200 North Mckinley Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-1111
Email: kkurtz@bsu.edu