Women's Self-Defense (RAD) program returns to YWCA Piqua in June

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May 17, 2026, 11:00:35 AM (14 days ago) May 17
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Hello everyone,

We want to share the following press release and poster on the upcoming Women’s Self-Defense program that will be held here at YWCA Piqua in June. For this session we are especially hoping to reach young women who are going away to college or are entering a new work environment. Please share this information with whoever may be interested or could benefit from taking this program. Thank you!



Women’s Self-Defense program at YWCA
 
PIQUA – The Women’s Self-Defense program, Rape Aggression Defense (RAD), will return to YWCA Piqua on Monday, June 15.
 
The RAD system teaches women defense concepts and techniques against various types of assaults by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics. This June session will be especially useful for young women who will be going away to college or are entering a new work environment soon.
 
The two-week program, taught by Piqua Police officers, spans over four class sessions, this on June 15, 17, 22 and 24, at the YWCA, located at 418 N. Wayne St., Piqua. The classes, held on Mondays and Wednesdays, are from 6-9 p.m. The fee for the course is $20 for ages 21 and up, and $10 for ages 15-20. Scholarship assistance is available. YWCA membership is not required.
 
Register for the program by calling the YWCA Piqua at 937-773-6626, emailing in...@ywcapiqua.com, or at www.piquaoh.myrec.com/info/activities/  .
 
Stay in the loop with upcoming YWCA programs and classes by signing up for our mailing list and by following us on social media: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PiquaYWCA , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/piquaywca/, X at https://x.com/YWCAPiqua , and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ywcapiqua5617 .
 
About YWCA Piqua
The YWCA Piqua is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA Piqua is located at 418 N. Wayne St., Piqua; it is open to the public and is handicap accessible.


Sheryl Roadcap

Program Director, YWCA Piqua
418 N. Wayne Street
Piqua, Ohio, 45356
Phone:  937-773-6626

she...@ywcapiqua.com

 

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