Self-Defense Training (RAD)

The Ankeny Police Department offers a four-day self-defense training program designed specifically for women called Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD). This 12-hour course is taught in four three-hour sessions from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ankeny Police Department, located at 411 SW Ordnance Road.

Upcoming Courses

• Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19 Course is full. Registration is now closed.
• May 12, 14, 19, 21

Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD) is the largest self-defense network in the country.

• Focuses on awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and basic physical defense techniques
• Course includes a "realistic simulation" where students test their skills in a simulated attack
• Taught by certified instructors from the Ankeny Police Department
• $35 course fee includes a training manual and a lifetime return practice policy
• Designed specifically for women interested in learning self-defense
• Mothers and daughters are encouraged to attend together
• Minimum age to participate: 14 years old
  • Participants under 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian

Registration

Registration is paused at this time, we will open registration for the May course in 2026.