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Situational Awareness: Recognize potentially dangerous situations and learn how to avoid them.
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Risk Reduction: Practical steps to minimize your risk at home, at work, and in public.
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Vocal Empowerment: How to effectively use your voice to de-escalate situations or draw attention.
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Physical Defense Tactics: Hands-on training in blocking, striking, and escaping from holds—designed to be effective regardless of your physical fitness level.
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Dates: August 24-25 and August 27th, 2026
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Time: , 1730 – 1930 each day
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Location: Anniston Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 206
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Who Can Attend: All Authorized Family & MWR patrons
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Cost: $5.00
Empower Yourself: R.A.D. Self-Defense Course at Anniston MWR
Are you ready to build confidence, enhance your personal safety, and learn practical self-defense skills? Anniston Army MWR is proud to host the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System, a comprehensive course designed specifically to empower participants through awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance.
The R.A.D. System is not a martial arts program. It is an internationally recognized, realistic self-defense program focusing on fundamental, easy-to-learn tactics and techniques.
💡 What You Will Learn
📅 Course Details
👟 What to Bring
Participants should wear comfortable, loose-fitting athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a towel. No prior experience is necessary!
Take control of your personal safety. Join us for the R.A.D. Course and walk away with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself!
Cost
$5.00
Registration Information
📝How to Register
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction, so early registration is highly encouraged.
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Register in person: Visit the main Physical Fitness Front Desk during manned hours
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Register by phone: Call us at 256-235-6385 or 256-235-7170
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2026
