Lieutenant Toya Coleman of the MGA Police Department spoke to 13 WMAZ about the importance of the University's R.A.D. for Women Self-Defense Training Course.
"Your number one weapon is your voice. That's according to Toya Coleman the Lieutenant at MGA.
'It's pretty much about empowering women. It's about building confidence, becoming self aware. Becoming aware of your surroundings. It's about survival,' Coleman said."
View 13WMAZ's story below and read their article here.
Taught by nationally certified instructors, the Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) 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 to the basics of hands-on defense training. Learn more about the R.A.D. System here.