Self-Defense Classes
The UConn Police Department in partnership Off-Campus Student Services, Residential Life, The Department of Allied Health Sciences and the Hawley Armory have teamed up to offer self-defense programming for both women and men on campus. Our programs are offered throughout the academic year for students and during the summer and winter intercessions for staff and faculty. These programs are offered for free on campus. Seats are offered on a first-come/first-serve basis and classes fill up quickly! Specialized and private classes are also available for a fee. Email PDStartTeam@uconn.edu for inquiries.
The Resisting Aggression with Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Personal Defense System is a national program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques network dedicated self-defense instructors that has been established by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors since 1989.
These programs train both men and women in basic self-defense techniques and offers viable options when confronted with various threats of violence and aggression.
The R.A.D. system is not a martial arts class. All courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors from the UConn Police and Fire Departments.
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If you have questions or inquiries about our self-defense program, or to schedule a demonstration of the Women’s Self-Defense program, email PDStartTeam@uconn.edu