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IC to offer women鈥檚 self-defense training starting September 4

8.02.2024

Illinois College will offer the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) self-defense course to women in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities beginning September 4.

鈥淥ur courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide you with a student manual,鈥 says Beth Capo, Illinois College professor and certified R.A.D. instructor.
 
The self-defense training course focuses on teaching women simple techniques to improve personal safety. The course covers awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance with an emphasis on the basics of hands-on defense training.
 
鈥淭his course offers a practical, hand-on approach to self-defense,鈥 Capo said. 鈥淭wo and a half sessions are entirely devoted to defense techniques 鈥 blocking, striking, kicking, escaping from wrist grabs and bear hugs, ground defense, etc. The final meeting is a simulation putting those newly learned techniques into practice against several 鈥榓ttackers鈥 in a mock attack.鈥

The R.A.D. System of physical defense is currently taught at many colleges and universities across the country. It is the largest network of its kind with over 7,000 instructors teaching at colleges, universities, law enforcement agencies and community organizations internationally. R.A.D. is endorsed by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and has a lifetime return policy. After completing R.A.D. training once, the course can be taken again to refresh self-defense skills free of charge.

The training will be offered from 6-9 p.m. September 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Illinois College. You must pre-register by contacting the Chesley Health & Wellness Center at 217.245.3254 or health@ic.edu. The course is designed for women and is suitable for all ages and abilities. The training, which is not for credit, has a $20 enrollment fee (discounts for groups of 3 or more) payable at the first session, and $10 is refunded upon completion of the course. The class will not run with fewer than 10 women registered by the deadline.

About Illinois College

Illinois College has believed in the power of opportunity for nearly 200 years. Today, more than 1,000 缅北禁地 come to our vibrant campus in Jacksonville, Illinois, to find their people, their passions, and their path forward. Whether exploring over 80 academic programs, , or interning worldwide, IC 缅北禁地 live fully and Graduate READY to make a difference in the world. That鈥檚 why , the nation鈥檚 most prestigious academic honor society, chose Illinois College as one of only a few schools in the state. 

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Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu