Women’s Basic Physical Defense has a foundation in education and awareness. This program includes a lecture and discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Classes are 9 hours.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn steps to avoid aggressive behavior, consider how they can be part of reducing aggression and violence, and practice hands-on self-defense skills to resist and escape aggressive behavior directed toward them. This program is designed to empower participants to make safer choices when confronted with aggressive behavior. Classes are 9 hours.

Reality-based simulations provide additional dynamic training in navigating potentially dangerous scenarios. This program covers situational dynamics from one-on-one hand-to-hand confrontation to multiple subject encounters. These simulations are a great way to practice self-defense techniques for realistic scenarios in a safe environment. Simulations range from Basic to Advanced. You must have previously completed the Women’s or Men’s R.A.D. self-defense training to be eligible to attend the simulation. 

Session 1:

• Thursday, February 27th, 2025 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
  
• Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Session 1:

• Friday, April 11th, 2025 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 12th, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

*R.A.D. Adverse Dynamics Simlation is available only to participants who have completed R.A.D. Basics. Register for classes below.

R.A.D. Self-Defense Training is open to all students, staff, faculty, and Lubbock community members. These trainings fill up on a first-come, first-serve basis with priority given to TTU students.

No. This program is designed for the average person with no previous experience or background in physical skills training.

This program is free to all. However, if a student misses a class and does not give 24-hour notice, a $10 charge will be made through Texas Tech's eBill. You must attend both sessions in their entirety to complete the program.

The R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense program is a minimum of nine hours including both lecture and activity sessions that build off one another. 

If you’re unsure if you would be better suited to register for women’s or men’s self-defense, contact Texas Tech’s R.A.D. Coordinator, Jorgann Holgersen at jorgann.l.holgersen@ttu.edu to discuss options.