Defend Yourself.
CADRE Academy Teaches Integrated Jiujitsu - An evolution of Israeli Jiujitsu founded by Grandmaster Avi Nardia. Its a complete self defense system.
Defend Your loved ones.
The only scenario based self defense & martial arts school in Singapore - Practical training for real-world threats of today!
What makes cadre different?
Scenario
Training
Real Scenarios. Real Readiness.
We are the only school in Singapore that uses scenario training drawn from real attacks captured on video.
Students learn to respond under pressure — making effective decisions in stressful situations, not just memorizing moves.
Complete
System
All Ranges. Complete System.
Skills across all ranges — striking (kicks & punches), grappling (locks & throws), ground (pins & escapes), and weapon defense & use — plus mindset.
All integrated into IJJ: a complete martial art with traditional roots, refined through military, law enforcement, and real-world self-defense experience.
Self
Development
Strong Bodies. Clear Mind.
Training at CADRE builds more than techniques. We develop mobility, strength, and resilience — alongside the mental clarity to stay calm and make sound decisions.
For kids, this means confidence, values, and life-skills. For adults, it means readiness, composure, and strength for real life.
The CADRE 3-D Framework:
Discover. Discern. Deploy.
Self Defense isn't just about techniques - It's about thinking, awareness and appropriate action
Discover - Your responsibility, rationale and resource for self defense that you never knew existed
Discern - the myths, threats, triggers and distractions to act with clarity
Deploy - apply the right skills calmly and effectively under pressure to face life's challenges
This is how we prepare children for resilience, and adults for readiness.
What is Integrated Jiujitsu (IJJ) ?
The next evolution of KAPAP Krav Maga: Israeli Jiujitsu
Grandmaster Avi Nardia - the creator of Israeli Jiujitsu - formally announced in 2025 the evolution into Integrated Jiujitsu (IJJ).
🌱 Rooted in tradition: From Jiujitsu, Judo, BJJ, Kendo, and KAPAP Krav Maga.
⚒️ Refined in practice: Striking, grappling, ground, and weapons taught as an integrated whole.
⚡ Ready for tomorrow: Modern self-defense, competition, and lifelong resilience.
At CADRE all Israeli Jiujitsu ranks under Avi Nardia remain valid and will transfer seamlessly into integrated Jiujitsu. Adults can also pursue Machado BJJ ranking, kids and teens are offered a competitive sport Jiujitsu track if they wish.
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Kids & Teens Program
Confidence. Discipline. Resilience.
Our kids classes are unique. We are the only school in Singapore that does safe scenario based training and include a structured and intentional character development component.
- Cubs (4–8 years old): Fun foundations in focus, balance, and respect.
- Tigers (9–13 years old): Practical self-defense with optional Sport Jiujitsu.
- Teens (13+ years old): No separate “teen class.” Instead, teens are placed into Tigers or Adults depending on their physical ability, psychological maturity, and emotional readiness.
This ensures each student gets the right balance of challenge and support.
Adults program
Practical. Adaptable. Future-Ready.
- Integrated Jiujitsu Core: Self-defense across all ranges.
- Machado BJJ Pathway: Potential BJJ ranking under the Machado lineage.
- Sport Jiujitsu (Optional): Competition pathway for those who want to test themselves.
Train for real-world defense while developing adaptability, resilience, and confidence.
corporate workshops
Our corporate workshops aim to empower your greatest assets: Your People!
We use self defense training activities as a platform for team building, as well as, personal development.
Participants not only learn relevant real world applicable self defense skills, but also gain more clarity on the personal beliefs, foster trust with team members
Some of our Corporate Clients
Testimonials from our adults students
Today I am more aware of my surroundings, I am more secure, more confident. This place has made me tough!
- Marie, Avid traveler / Entrepreneur
Master Leon's empathetic nature on how we think, encourages to grow from where we are, makes me want to learn more.
- Calvin, CEO
I used to think that my body combat classes in gym would do me well, until I realized that gym classes and real world self defense is very different. There is also the physical and psychological awareness
- Cindy, Marketing Professional
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Contact
Tel: +65 6974 5779
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CADRE Self Defense & Martial Arts Academy
200 Upper Thomson Road,
Thomson Imperial Court
#01-08 Singapore 574424
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