This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.
More dates and registration here.
Who is delivering the courses?
RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.
The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.
What to Expect
Saturday
The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.
Sunday
The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.
The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.
There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.
There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.
Ages and Requirements
For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.
(This is because of the content being introduced.)
For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll
Suitable for different ages and abilities
Cost: $41.50
Registration:
Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.
Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.