Cole County RAD Team

01/29/2026

🚨 COLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – 2026 R.A.D. CLASSES ARE HERE! 🚨

Women’s Self-Defense | Ages 12+ Welcome
Want to feel more confident, prepared, and empowered? 💪

Join the Cole County Sheriff’s Office for our R.A.D. (R**e Aggression Defense) Women’s Self-Defense Classes in 2026!

✅ Learn practical self-defense skills
✅ Build confidence and awareness
✅ Great for teens + women
✅ Led by trained instructors
✅ Safe, supportive environment

📍 Class Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
👧 Ages: 12 and older

📅 2026 R.A.D. Class Dates (4-night course each session):

March: 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th
August: 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th
December: 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th

🔥 Spots fill fast, so don’t wait!
📞 To register or get more info: [email protected]

📍 350 East High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Come learn skills that could change your life — and bring a friend! 💛💙

10/26/2025

Huge congratulations to the amazing women who completed our recent R.A.D. (R**e Aggression Defense) class! 💪✨
You showed strength, determination, and incredible growth every step of the way — we are so proud of you!

Thank you for committing to your safety and supporting one another through the process. Keep that confidence and power with you everywhere you go! 🖤

09/10/2025

📸 March R.A.D. Class — Better Late Than Never!

Oops… we might be a little late posting this, but we couldn’t skip sharing this awesome group photo from our March R.A.D. class! 🩷

These incredible ladies spent four nights learning valuable self-defense skills, pushing themselves, and gaining the confidence to stand strong. 💪 We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication they put into this class — way to go, ladies! 👏

And guess what? YOU can be part of our next class!

📍 October R.A.D. Class

Dates: October 14, 16, 21, & 23

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ages: 12 and up

Cost: FREE!

Spots are limited and always go quickly — email [email protected] today to reserve yours!

Don’t wait — let October be the month you invest in yourself and your safety. 🌟

09/10/2025

🚨 It’s Time to Take Charge – October R.A.D. Class Registration is OPEN! 🚨

Ladies, don’t wait for “someday” to feel confident and prepared — take the first step NOW!

The Cole County Sheriff's Office is offering a FREE women’s self-defense course through R.A.D. (R**e Aggression Defense). This nationally recognized program is designed to teach realistic, hands-on techniques that anyone — no matter your age, size, or fitness level — can use to protect themselves. 💪

Whether you’re a high school student, a working mom, or a retiree, this course will give you the skills and confidence to stand strong.

📍 Details:

Dates: October 14, 16, 21, & 23

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Location: Cole County Sheriff's Office

Ages: 12 and up

⚠️ Spots are LIMITED and fill up FAST!
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today.

You’ll gain more than just self-defense skills — you’ll gain confidence, empowerment, and peace of mind. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself.

💬 Questions? Send us a message, and we’ll be happy to help!

05/02/2025

Unfortunately due to Training/Scheduling conflicts, the July RAD class has been cancelled. The October class is still scheduled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

01/22/2025

It's time for 2025 R.A.D. Classes!!

The Cole County Sheriff's Office will be hosting three R.A.D classes this year. R.A.D. is the largest women's self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniques that women of all ages and abilities can participate in. The course, in total, is 12 hours long, but we have split the course into 4 days, trying to fit around a regular working day. The course is designed to give the participants realistic, hands-on training.

If you have ever wanted to take a self defense class but have been unsure where to start, let us be your stepping stone! This program is FREE and open to women at least 12 years of age.

Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights on the following dates:

March 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

July 15, 17, 22 and 24 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

October 14, 16, 21 and 23 from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

We are now accepting MARCH applicants. If you you would like to attend please email ([email protected]) to reserve a spot. We do have limited spots so hurry and email! We want to see you there and can't wait to meet you! If you have any questions feel free to message our page, I will try to get back to as soon as possible.

Send a message to learn more

07/19/2024

Wow! Largest group of students in several years and amazing energy! Everyone did a great job!

04/20/2024

A reminder for everyone considering taking the course for the first time or refreshing your training: We've schedule a single class in 2024 and a great group has already started to sign up!

Tuesday and Thursday nights, July 9, 11, 16, and 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cole County Sheriff's Department.

Please share the dates and email [email protected] to reserve a spot.

02/14/2024

2024 Class Scheduled!

Tuesday and Thursday nights, July 9, 11, 16, and 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cole County Sheriff's Department.

Please share the dates and email [email protected] to reserve a spot.

09/13/2023

This great class persevered through technology issues, a last minute location change, and trying out some new drills. We also hosted a new instructor from a nearby county. Excellent technique and power! Hope to see you in a future class soon.

09/05/2023

If you emailed about tonight's class and didn't receive a reply, please attend if you are still interested. I've learned a technical problem prevented the emails from arriving.

Also, we are now teaching the course over 3 sessions, September 5, 7, and 12, at Blair Oaks High School.

Thanks for your patience!