Rape aggression defense classes to start in Sevierville

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for women on March 8, 15 and 22, 2005, from 6:00PM - 9:00PM each night, at the Sevierville Civic Center.  The class is free of charge and is open to all interested women.  The purpose of the class is to develop and enhance self-defense options, so they may become viable considerations to a woman if she is attacked.The R.A.D. class 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 ands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. The class will be taught by SPDOfficer Rebecca Cowan, a nationally certified R.A.D. instructor. Each participant will receive a workbook/reference manual, which outlines the entire program for future reference and continuous personal growth. All interested women should call S.P.D. Officer Cowan at 453-7310, extension 3001, to register.