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Firethorne Equips Katy
Schools with Rape Aggression Defense Gear
Firethorne,
West Houston's newest master-designed community,
has equipped the Katy
Independent School District (Katy ISD) with gear
for a nationally recognized rape aggression defense
program
beginning Spring 2006.
Firethorne underwrote Katy ISD's
purchase of four sets of Rape Aggression Defense
(R.A.D.) student
gear and one aggressor suit. Firethorne
General Manager Wayne Meyer presented the R.A.D.
System to Katy ISD Superintendent Dr. Leonard Merrell
at the
District's Law Enforcement Center.
"The R.A.D.
System is extremely well respected throughout the
country for its outstanding record in teaching
women, both young and old, realistic self-defense
tactics and techniques," said Dr. Merrell.
"We are extremely grateful to Mr. Meyer and Firethorne
for providing us with funding for this vital program
for Katy students."
Katy ISD Police Sgt. Carol Kelly,
a nationally certified R.A.D. instructor, says
R.A.D. "empowers women
mentally by teaching avoidance and awareness."
She added: "If someone grabbed
you or your daughter, R.A.D. techniques will
help increase
your
chances of getting out safely." Sgt. Kelly
will teach the potentially life-saving 12- to
15-hour course
in Katy ISD to female students over age 12 and
female teachers. It is not a Martial Arts program.
The
Rape Aggression Defense System is a comprehensive
course that begins with awareness, prevention,
risk reduction and risk avoidance. It
progresses to the basics of hands-on defense
training. Each student
receives a workbook/reference manual that outlines
the entire Physical Defense Program for reference
and continuous personal growth. The
manual is the key to a free lifetime return
and practice
policy for
R.A.D. graduates.
Firethorne is a 1,400-acre
residential development strategically
located in Katy/Fulshear on FM
1463 near the crossroads of the
1-10 West corridor, the Westpark
Tollway and the Grand Parkway. Situated
within Katy ISD, it includes 150 acres
of parks and
recreational
amenities, a 12-acre lake with greenbelt,
hike and
bike trails, parks and playgrounds,
discovery-rich wildlife observation area
and a natural bird
habitat. It will feature a resort-style
multi-level family
swim center, sports fields, tennis
courts, a competitive swim center and
a neighborhood Community
Center with
a
fully equipped fitness facility.
For information call 281-395-1440.
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