No martial arts experience is needed. These classes teach basic and advanced practical techniques for women to defend themselves. Please check your schedule and plan to attend all three Saturday sessions. You will be given a free manual on the last day of class. We teach the internationally recognized program for self-defense. Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D). For more information: The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense (rad-systems.com)

Co-Instructors: Officer Monika Forest with 19 years of teaching women's self-defense classes & Elaine Armstrong with 9 years of teaching

These free classes are open to the public. Ages 14 and up. For women only

Please wear comfortable/loose fitting clothing (work-out clothes) and athletic shoes to class. (No open toed footwear.) If you choose to work-out, please DO NOT wea

Optional: You are welcome to bring weightlifting gloves to protect your knuckles and hands while striking the hard plastic punching bags and our Century "Bob" punching dummy. Bring a water bottle and snacks for break time. https://www.palomar.edu/police/campus-assists-and-programs/rape-aggression-defense-classes-r-a-d/

All 3 sessions meet from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

All classes held at the San Marcos Palomar College Police Department Building (PD) https://www.palomar.edu/police/

FREE Parking in Student Parking Lot 12 for RAD participants on the days of our class sessions. https://www.palomar.edu/about/San-Marcos-Campus/#buildings-and-parking-lots

Registration: The number of participants in these classes is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please sign-up early to ensure a place in the class. Officer Monika Forest will accept walk-ins if space is available. Please email Officer Monika Forest to register for these RAD classes at [email protected] Or call (760) 744-1150 x2289 (Palomar College Campus Police Department Office)