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OSUPD offers women's self-defense course

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The OSU Police Department is offering the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Self-Defense Course this fall. This is a nationally recognized program that teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, beginning with situational  awareness, prevention, and risk reduction, and progressing to hands-on defense skills.

 

The course is taught by R.A.D. instructors and consists of 12 hours of training. The course is four hours a night covered over three nights. 

 

Course Details:

 

  • Open to women of all ages. (Under 18 requires parent/guardian permission.)
  • 12 hours of training over three sessions
    • Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
    • Session 2: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
    • Session 3: Thursday, Nov. 6 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
  • Location: OSU Wes Watkins Center (810 W. Hall of Fame Ave.)
  • Cost: $30 for first-time participants

Space is limited. To enroll, contact SPO Cook at zwcook@okstate.edu. 

See the flyer here

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