CADRE ACADEMY PROGRAMMES
Self-Defence Training & Personal Safety Programmes
CADRE Academy provides self-defence training and personal safety education for children and adults in Singapore. Training develops practical skills alongside awareness, decision-making and the ability to adapt when situations do not go as expected
PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Knowing Techniques Is Only Part of Being Prepared
Real situations do not always unfold as expected. Distance changes, people resist and decisions may need to be made quickly.
Learning techniques is important, but practical self-defence also requires the ability to recognise what is happening, choose an appropriate response and adapt when circumstances change.
That is why CADRE training progressively develops skills through movement, interaction, resistance and changing situations — rather than relying only on predetermined drills.
Kids Self-Defence Education
Kids self-defence education at CADRE Academy focuses on safety, awareness, boundary setting and age-appropriate decision-making. Lessons help children recognise problems, understand appropriate boundaries, manage their responses and make safer choices when situations change.
Training is delivered through Integrated Jiujitsu, adapted progressively for children. Students develop movement, striking, grappling and control skills while learning when and how those skills may be appropriate.
Self-defence is more than learning how to fight. Children need to learn how to notice, think and act safely.
Our Kids programme helps children develop confidence without encouraging aggression, awareness without creating fear, and discipline through progressive, age-appropriate training.
Adult Self-Defence Training
Adult self-defence training at CADRE Academy develops practical skills alongside awareness, judgement and decision-making. Training prepares students to deal with changing situations rather than relying on a fixed response or predetermined sequence.
Through Integrated Jiujitsu, students develop striking, grappling, control, movement, weapon use and defence across standing and grounded situations. Skills are developed progressively through movement, interaction, resistance and scenario-based application.
Most real-world situations are unpredictable, fast, and emotionally charged. The goal is not to “win” — it is to stay safe.
Adult training develops the ability to recognise what is happening, make appropriate decisions and adapt as circumstances change. The objective is not to memorise an answer for every situation, but to become more capable of dealing with uncertainty.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
John Machado Jiu-Jitsu Singapore
CADRE Academy is home to John Machado Jiu-Jitsu Singapore, providing dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for adults under the lineage of Professor John Machado.
Training develops grappling, positional control, escapes, submissions and the ability to work effectively through resistance and live interaction. Beginners and experienced practitioners train within a structured environment focused on technical development, adaptability and a positive training culture.
Jiu-Jitsu is learned through interaction. Technique provides the foundation; resistance teaches you how to adapt.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be trained alongside CADRE's broader self-defence programme or pursued as a dedicated area of study.
Personal Safety & Corporate Training
CADRE Academy provides focused personal safety training for individuals, families and organisations. Choose from established programmes addressing common safety needs, or customised training developed for specific environments, audiences and requirements.
Anti
Sexual Assault
Program
Risk recognition, boundary setting, prevention strategies, decision-making and appropriate responses.
Family & Individual
Travel Safety
Situational awareness, preparation and decision-making for individuals and families travelling locally or overseas.
Self Defence for University-Bound Students
Awareness, judgement, boundaries and personal safety for students preparing for greater independence or overseas study.
Corporate & Organisational Training
Context-specific training for organisations, teams and workplaces based on relevant safety concerns and environments.
Start Training at CADRE
Children and adults begin regular training through a Starter Pack, joining our regular classes with the guidance and support they need as they get started.
Personal Safety & Corporate training is available through established CADRE programmes as well as customised training for specific needs.
KIDS STARTER PACK
4 sessions over 4 weeks
Join regular Kids classes and experience how children train at CADRE, with appropriate guidance and support as they get started.
ADULT STARTER PACK
6 sessions over 4 weeks
Includes a training uniform. Join regular Adult classes and experience CADRE training with guidance and support as you get started.
PERSONAL SAFETY & CORPORATE
Focused programmes for specific safety needs
Choose from established CADRE personal safety programmes or customised training developed for the needs of individuals, families, groups and organisations.
Train For Life.
Prepare For Reality
Contact
Tel: +65 6974 5844
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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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