Introduction to Self-Defense Course Being Offered by Commission for Women

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will be presenting three classes on “Introduction to Self-Defense: The S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) Seminar.” Each class is a single two-hour sampler seminar for women of all ages and abilities taught by Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)-certified instructors. Classes are available on Thursday, Nov. 16, Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 3.

Classes are $12 per person. 

More information about the classes is available at Introduction to Women's Self-Defense Fall 2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite.

The seminar includes risk and crime awareness and prevention. The classes will provide information that may reduce the risk of exposure to violence and increase options for escaping violence. Participants also practice some physical self-defense techniques.

S.A.F.E. seminar elements include:

• A dynamic 13-piece full-color student folio with safety information every woman should know.
• A 90-minute interactive learning experience with R.A.D. instructors that introduce basic physical self-defense techniques that can be used to escape assaultive situations.

Those interested can choose one of the three dates available. Classes are scheduled for:

• Thursday, Nov. 16. 7-9 p.m. Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton.
• Tuesday, Nov.21. 7-9 p.m. Plum Gar Community Recreation Center, 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown.
• Saturday, Dec. 3. 1-3 p.m. Location TBD

A minimum of 10 people are needed for each class. If less than 10 people sign up, the seminar will be cancelled and participants will be notified via email.

Who Should Attend?

• The seminar fits everyone’s abilities. Do not worry about your age or athleticism.
• Women ages 16-18 may attend. Parental consent form required before first class. Women ages 12-15 may attend if accompanied by an adult female who is also taking the class and a parental consent form submitted before first day of class.

The class is for women only. A R.A.D. for Men seminar is available, but is not currently being offered by the Commission for Women. Those interested should call 240-777-8300.