The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. The course will be taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This is a free course provided by the Lexington Police Department.