Self-defense classes gain popularity on college campuses

By Nikki Schwab

"Temple students aren't alone. Self-defense classes are part of the curriculum at many colleges-some for credit, some for fun, some coed, and some just for women. They're offered at schools both urban and rural, and they teach a mix of physical skills and life lessons. They've been a popular addition for students who are concerned about their own safety. Temple instructor Michelle Harmon acknowledges that some students take the course there because it's their first time living in a city. ..."

"Harmon's class is part of a national self-defense curriculum called the Rape Aggression Defense Systems program, or RAD, that's taught at 1,200 universities and colleges around the country. ..."

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