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RAD provides a lifetime return and practice policy if you have your manual.

True

What is the RAD systems instructional objective?

To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.

What is the definition of rape?

Sexual intercourse with a person against his or her will, through force, threat, and/or intimidation.

What does Rape Aggression Defense mean?

Defense against abduction. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four 'risks' of personal safety?

Awareness, reduction, recognition, avoidance. Signup and view all the answers

What percent of self-defense education do the four 'risks' of personal safety constitute?

90% Signup and view all the answers

RAD guarantees that its self-defense techniques work in any situation.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the defender's intention and goal?

Escape, nothing more. Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic principles of self-defense?

<ol> <li>Increase reaction time, 2. Obtain good balance, 3. Develop a plan of action, 4. Use distraction techniques, 5. Identify vulnerable locations, 6. Use personal weapons, 7. Avoid confronting force with force, 8. Avoid panic, 9. Disengage and run, 10. Practice.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List all personal weapons.

<ol> <li>Voice, 2. Head, 3. Elbows, 4. Hands, 5. Knees, 6. Feet.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the vulnerable locations?

<ol> <li>Eyes, 2. Nose, 3. Chin, 4. Throat, 5. Torso, 6. Forearm, 7. Fingers, 8. Groin, 9. Shins, 10. Top of foot.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why were these particular vulnerable locations chosen for the RAD discipline?

Because they are the most accessible during a confrontation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the RAD striking principle?

Energy transfer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the postures of conflict?

Offensive and defensive. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 steps of empowering women through self-defense?

Education, dependency on self, decision making responsibility, self-realization of physical power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing a sensitive RAD instructor does?

Become familiar with nearby referral agencies. Signup and view all the answers

The degree of defense should be...

Proportionate to the intensity of the aggression. Signup and view all the answers

What is fight or flight?

Basic instinct of survival that all human beings possess. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 phases of hands-on training?

Demonstration, explanation, repetition, dynamic impact, dynamic simulation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time of a RAD class?

9 hours, 12 with simulation. Signup and view all the answers

RAD certifies students.

False Signup and view all the answers

The defensive mindset says...

I will survive. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RAD Overview

RAD offers a lifetime return and practice policy for those with the manual.
The instructional objective is to enhance women's self-defense options, making them viable in attack situations.

Definitions

Rape is defined as sexual intercourse without consent, through force, threat, or intimidation.
Rape-aggression defense emphasizes defending against abduction.

Personal Safety

The four risks to personal safety include awareness, reduction, recognition, and avoidance.
These four risks account for 90% of self-defense education.

Self-Defense Essentials

RAD does not guarantee universal effectiveness of self-defense techniques.
The defender’s primary goal is to escape from the attacker.
Basic self-defense principles include:
- Increasing reaction time
- Maintaining good balance
- Having a plan
- Utilizing distraction techniques
- Identifying vulnerable areas
- Employing personal weapons
- Avoiding forceful confrontation
- Managing panic
- Disengaging and running
- Regular practice

Personal Weapons & Vulnerable Locations

Personal weapons consist of:
- Voice
- Head
- Elbows
- Hands
- Knees
- Feet
Vulnerable locations targeted in self-defense are:
- Eyes
- Nose
- Chin
- Throat
- Torso
- Forearm
- Fingers
- Groin
- Shins
- Top of foot
Vulnerable locations are selected for their accessibility during confrontations.

Techniques and Training

The RAD striking principle is based on energy transfer.
Conflict postures are categorized as offensive or defensive.
Empowering women through self-defense involves:
- Education
- Self-dependency
- Decision-making responsibility
- Realization of physical power

Instructor Responsibilities and Defense Mindset

The first responsibility of a sensitive RAD instructor is to get acquainted with nearby referral agencies.
The degree of defensive response should align with the intensity of aggression.
Fight or flight is a fundamental survival instinct inherent in all humans.

Training Structure

The five phases of hands-on training are:
- Demonstration
- Explanation
- Repetition
- Dynamic impact
- Dynamic simulation
The minimum duration for a RAD class is 9 hours, extending to 12 hours if simulations are included.
RAD does not certify students.
The defensive mindset is defined by the determination to survive.