Discover a new way to take care of yourself! Our empowering self-defense courses are designed to give you the fundamental skills for defending yourself in violent situations. You will have the opportunity to work with certified instructors who will teach you defense techniques through hands-on, simulated scenarios.
The mission of the R.A.D. Systems is to establish an accessible, constantly improving and internationally respected alliance of dedicated instructors. These instructors will provide educational opportunities for women, children, men and seniors to create a safer future for themselves. Students must be 16 or older.
The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System is comprised of a network of dedicated self-defense instructors across the United States and Canada that believes self-defense should be easy to learn, retain and employ during confrontational situations. Established in 1989, this alliance believes self-defense training should be accessible and affordable for all individuals. The instructors believe their efforts to oppose violence will be more effective together than as individuals.
No. This program is designed for the average individual with no previous experience or background in physical skills training.
The cost of this self-defense program is $13 per participant.
The basic physical defense program is a minimum of nine hours spread across four days, occurring once a week.
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you must log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.
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