Adults Martial Arts Programs

Self Defense

Our ultimate goal is to help you recognize danger, avoid danger, and defend yourself if necessary. All of our programs teach multiple levels of self-defense, various martial arts techniques, and skills based on safety principles such as the ABCs of Conflict Avoidance, your body’s natural weapons, and target areas for striking.

In self-defense training and in life, there are three types of people in this world: sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. Sheep are the majority of the world. They are people who don’t want to cause trouble and are sometimes blinded to potential danger. Wolves are the people out to hurt others and cause trouble. Then there are sheepdogs who protect the sheep and confront the wolves. By training in self-defense, you become a sheepdog to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Self-defense training teaches you to be in control, have an action plan, and react quickly and appropriately to any situation.

Imagine that a wolf was going to attack you in the next five days and this attack is to be the worst attack in your life, what would you do to prepare for it? What if you were attacked by a group of wolves? By training in self-defense at the University of Sidekicks, you will be better equipped to address these situations. Training is an investment in yourself and your family just as eating healthy is to your diet and wellness.

Krav Maga

At University of Sidekicks, our Krav Maga training is actual modern combat and self-defense experience for adults.

Krav Maga is one of the BEST self-defense systems in the world. Krav Maga (pronounced “Krahv Magah” and means “Contact Combat” in Hebrew) is the official self-defense and fighting system of Israel’s military, the Israeli Defense Forces. It is recognized as the most efficient self-defense system for real-life situations, emphasizing practical defenses against real attacks. Krav Maga is a modern and practical style of self-defense with drills focused daily on chaos, interference, distraction, 2nd and 3rd party scenarios, and more.

Classes can be indoors and outdoors with combatives, defenses, holds, take downs, drills, scenarios, weapon retention, weapon defense, movement, ground training, cardio conditioning and more! The students work with a partner and in groups, using focus mitts, kick pads, heavy bags, and other various training aides.

Master Renee Nolte became certified through KMW in 2003 and is an expert in Krav Maga. She was featured on the Ultimate Krav Maga Instructional DVDs. She became a Certified Force Training Instructor through Krav Maga Worldwide in 2005. She conducts training for the US Border Patrol, military, and law enforcement. Master Nolte continues her KM development and her training with other Black Belts and Experts throughout the World.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

At University of Sidekicks, we teach traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for youth and adults. We are an affiliate of World Champion and Black Belt Rodrigo Pinheiro, from the Gracie Humaita camp in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Our adult BJJ program encompasses all Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and No-Gi submission grappling classes to give students a complete and multi-dimensional ground game. Students are taught takedowns, takedown defense, key positions (side control, mount, taking the back, etc.) and a wide variety of submissions (chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations). Our grappling program gives students the ability to grip, handle, and absolutely control an opponent without the use of strikes, thus effectively ending a fight while minimizing damage. With a large majority of fights ending up on the ground, it is not only practical but very important to be well-versed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The techniques taught in our classes apply the principles of leverage, allowing smaller individuals to gain an advantage and even defeat a larger opponent. The techniques are extremely effective, allowing for maximum results and immense success. Furthermore, our grappling classes target an assortment of muscle groups, leading to an excellent full-body workout. In class, after technique is taught, students are partnered up to roll, which can be likened to sparring on the ground. Timed grappling matches build cardio endurance and strength, while enhancing techniques. Each of our grappling styles provides unique benefits, giving our students a comprehensive ground game.

All Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes utilize the traditional gi, or uniform, to complete techniques. Students will even become skilled at how to use their own gi, as well as their opponent’s gi, as a weapon.

Master Nolte is a 4 stripe Purple Belt with World Champion Black Belt, Rodrigo Pinheiro.

Renee Nolte is a Black Belt in Keysi 

Keysi originated in Spain but popularity has grown immensely and now covers the globe. Keysi was not born or reinvented in the dojo; Keysi was born on the streets of Spain with gypsy origins. It has grown, developed, and matured on the streets, a direct consequence of real events, experiences, and subsequent years of investigation. Keysi is an amazing multi-dimensional journey into the world of self-discovery.

Keysi is an art form dedicated toward the study and investigation of survival on the modern day streets. It is in a state of constant evolution, never standing still and fueled by research and investigation. You must allow yourself to evolve and grow on a daily basis if you are to truly absorb the essence of Keysi and realize that Keysi lives in the blood and not in the collection of techniques.

What you will expect in Keysi training is shadowing boxing, focus mitt work, heavy bag work, standing, ground, footwork, self-defense grabs, blocks, counters, take downs & weapons training. The system trains you in several scenarios such as being attacked outside, lying down, sitting down, standing, one or more attackers, shielding, blading, 360 movement, weapons and more. It also teaches to use your block as an offensive move to destroy the attack; this will be the fastest method to stop a continued threat from an extreme close range.

Renee Nolte is a Certified Keysi Instructor,  Master Instructor Black Grade. Renee was also certified in the previous Keysi Urban X, Keysi Urban Weapons, and KFM Law Enforcement Divisions. She started her Keysi training in 2007 under the tutelage of Justo Dieguez Serreano, founder of Keysi. Master Nolte has attended the 2010 KFM World Conference in Benidorm, Spain, and the 2014-2015 KFM World Conference in Murica, Spain.

For more info give us a call  (979) 661-1560