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RAD Self Defense Class

Bowdoin Security offers a women's self defense program several times a year. The RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) program is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault, by utilizing easy, effective and proven self defense/martial arts tactics. The class is usually offered over 2 consecutive Sundays. On the second Sunday, each participant will have the opportunity to take part in an 'attack simulation' to test out some of the techniques they have learned. For more info e-mail ldustin@bowdoin.edu.