Instructors

Renee Nolte-Hodnett- Master Instructor & CEO

Renee has been in business for 20 years and has offered numerous locations to serve her community. She began her training in 1984 and hasn't stopped yet! She is quite unique in the world of martial arts with numerous talents and skills and has called College Station, TX her home since 2007.

Renee's Accreditation's – Currently Level 4 Personal Protection Officer in the State of Texas, Department of Public Safety Firearms Instructor, Texas License to Carry Instructor, Member of the Nine Lives Association- 6TH Degree Master Black Belt- American Karate - 1st Degree Black Belt- Korean Tae Kwon Do - Brown Belt, Modern Arnis, IMAF - IMAF Certified Instructor - Krav Maga Expert Certified Instructor - Krav Maga Force Training Instructor - Keysi By Justo Dieguez Master Instructor and Black Belt, Brazilian JiuJitsu Purple Belt, 4th stripe under Rodrigo Pinheiro, Certified Holistic Health Coach- Certified By The Institute for Human Individuality IfHI GenoType Diet.
Renee created her own Black Belt system 2 years ago. Her unique system is one of kind and specializes in self defense for both adult and youth called "Global Self Defense System" which is a combination of Krav Maga, Keysi Fight Method, Modern Arnis, Jiujitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing and Karate. She believes with these particular combinations her GSDS makes for a whole and well rounded individual.  She has devoted her life to learning all these arts and as not only a practitioner but a professional learned she always needed to encompass numerous skills from each systems to fill in gaps where there wasn't answers.  Most all Black Belt systems are set in the historical curriculum in which it was designed. While learning, the practitioner only using what was taught demonstrates only a certain method even if it it simply wasn't effective enough...  Some systems are short rage, others close others long, some are limited to the ground, others standing, and others limit itself on weapons and even with only 1 attacker or a set way to attack. She would find herself integrating Krav Maga with Keysi, Keysi with Arnis, JiuJitsu with Krav Maga, Boxing with Kickboxing to help set up that student or herself for a successful outcome. When she added elements of all these great systems which she took only the best and most effective pieces of skills/methods and combined them all based on range of attack, environment, multiple attackers, multiple weapons, ground, standing, conditions, placement, bodies natural weapons, target areas, use of force, escalation, DE-escalation, common sense, body type, and more, she created a unique and highly effective way to defense oneself with utmost effectiveness in a concentrated well organized progressive Black Belt self defense system.  She offers her Global Self Defense System to adults only and also has a Family Global Self Defense System class for ages 6 and UP so that parents may train and children learn right along with parents!

Master Renee Nolte was a featured Presenter at the Martial Arts Industry Association Super Show in Las Vegas in 2015 where she shared her expertise in Tactical Defense. The MAIA SuperShow is the largest martial arts business venue in North America.

Master Nolte-Hodnett has demonstrated and currently teaches defensive tactics, weapon defenses and weapon retention for Law Enforcement Officers. She also works with groups and individuals in various departments of the military teaching self defense and weapon defense/ retention with the US ARMY, NAVY, COAST GUARD, and BORDER PATROL. She has instructed advanced defensive tactics which included knife defenses, multiple attackers, empty hand to weapon transitions, tactical ground fighting and restraint and control techniques. She has also provided instruction in advanced defensive tactics, restraint & control, weapon retention, multiple attackers, weapon defenses, adrenal response training to various LE and Tactical Response Units. As a Personal Protection Officer Renee has been on extraction teams, safe guarded valuable property, picked up a courier and delivered the Congressional Medal of Honor, served on a security team protecting a primary opponent for Congressional election along with prestige members of the media. She has also secured a film crew and it's actors. She has worked in intelligence, radio, under cover operation both high and low profile.  

Renee has appeared in the MSNBC special television show Texas Sex Slaves where she was on the Security Team of Extractors. She's is featured each week on The Louie Belina Show, with the Louie & Friends program Sports Radio and has been a regular feature since 2006. Also various local newspapers, magazines (including MASUCCESS and Youth Sporting News & CC MAG), she has been featured on local ABC news. Renee is also featured in The advanced Krav Maga DVD’s. She is also in a Keysi Documentary.

Renee conducts frequent seminars and workshops for businesses, organizations, local Domestic Violence Centers for the community. This includes SARC Sexual Assault Resource Center,SOS, Auxiliary, local,and public and private schools on a yearly basis, Texas A & M University Mind, Body, Spirit Organization, The TAMU Israeli Fair, Pre-Schools & Daycares, Teen Center's, area Independent School District's, Outreach After-school Program, 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Church organizations and more.

Renee has had the privilege of teaching actors Roger Yuan, AJ Draven and Yohann Urb her Modern Arnis tactics in her travels to Los Angeles. 

Master Nolte-Hodnett attends seminars around the Nation in order to provide better service to her Industry, herself and her students. Ms. Renee is a former United Martial Arts Association Advisory Board Member. She has taught at National Krav Maga Center in Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks, California at the KMX Center. She has conducted Teleconferences and Webinar’s for Krav Maga Worldwide and Championsway. Renee has served KMW at International conventions and the Martial Arts Super Show as a spokesperson. She also builds media relationships with Sport Contenders for Sports Radio.

KONO Magazine featured her son Jeff Dement as a Young Master. Renee has helped Martial Arts businesses and Leaders such as Bas Ruten, Dan Henderson, Cung Lee, Master Toddy, Jason David Frank, Matt Hughes, Ricardo Liborio American Top Team, MASUCCESS, Clinch Gear, Krav Shop, Century Martial Arts, Inspirations of College Station, The WEC & UFC to name a few, for sales, promotions and media exposure in her line of expertise.

Renee is an advocate for health and wellness as she meets with clients each week and conducts wellness classes on a regular basis. She has been featured in an articles from Dr. Peter D’Adamo author of The GenoType Diet.

Renee is a Leader in the community and loves to serve and share her talents. She specializes in personal safety, self defense, wellness and leadership. Her future plans are International Speaking & publishing her books specializing in children’s stories, personal development, Martial Arts How To and leadership. Her calling in Life is to help everyone with whom she comes in contact with to be the best "you" that you can be! Her mission is to help develop thousands of Leaders that will continue the legacy and help make the world a greater place! She loves to help enhance your talent and has a natural tendency to draw it out.

Renee Nolte is married to Dr. Michael Hodnett, Michael is a Graduate of Texas A&M and is a Physician at St. Josephs as well as a distinguished artist and art in sculpture. Renee has 3 grown children, Jeff, Jared, and Alexis, all of which hold Black Belts and are a force to recon with. All her children are married to wonderful spouses, Sara, Adam, and Brook.  Renee is the Grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Keylee, Jaxx, Aurora, Trent and Jace. 2 more grandchildren are due to be born in the fall/winter!  Michael has 4 children, Mikayla, Nathan, Anna and Sarah, all of which train under Master Nolte and are progressing in wisdom, Michael as well trains under the direction of Renee and enjoys Brazilian JiuJitsu very much!  

"Martial Arts has been quite the segway on many levels for me. I've met some pretty incredible people who are not only mentors but close friends. 34 years of practicing Martial Artist, its a gift I can share with the world and I'm thankful for all the opportunities I have been given and continue to seek.  Life is wonderful when you explore your talents and live by Positive Principles. The Martial Arts will definitely help make your journey through life more meaningful. The only thing that prohibits your untapped greatness is you. Enhance your life, choose to be great!"

Jeff Dement-Consultant, Black Belt



Brian Turner- Krav Maga Instructor

Brian started training in Tae Kwon Do in 1979 and later earned a Black Belt in TKD .  He's competed in several tournaments in sparring, and won or placed high in many big and national tournaments.  He is a Graduate of Texas A&M class of '84. He continued his TKD training for many years and reached a 2nd Degree Black Belt where he than began training in other arts like Kung Fu (earning a Blue Belt), then Krav Maga training extensively since 2013.  Brian began training at The University of Sidekicks in 2017 and became an Instructor in Krav Maga in 2018, he's trained in Russia, Ukraine, and the Czek Republic in Krav Maga. Brian has his own law practice and is a practicing Attorney at Turner Law.

David Fahey-BJJ Instructor

David Fahey is a sophomore at Texas A&M.  He is a  2 stripe Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rodrigo Pinheiro.  He has been training for over 7 years.  He took his first gold medal at Europa as a white belt in 2011.   Since then David has taken 15 gold in IBJJF Opens, he is a four times North American Grappling Association National Champion, six times Europa champion, and Battle for the Ages Invitation Only Absolute World champion. He won gold at the American National IBJJF Championship as a blue belt adult at 155lbs in July 2016 in Las Vegas, followed by winning a professional fight as a 155lb purple belt in the GI title match at the Texas Submission Hunter 8 in February 2017.  In addition to competing, David has been instructing part time at RPBJJ gym in San Antonio, TX for the past five years, and been working and refereeing at various BJJ tournaments. 

David teaches Brazilian JiuJitsu and MMA class at University of Sidekicks.

Logan Johnson- Black Belt Instructor

Logan Johsnon is a recent Graduate of BYU and earned a BS in exercise and wellness.  He was a also a weight training Instructor at BYU. He is a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Blue Belt in Brazilian JiuJistu under Rodrigo Gracie and has a background in wrestling and MMA.  He is an Instructor in the GSDS for adult and youth, BJJ instructor for adult and youth as well as an MMA Instructor.  Logan is also pursuing a position at the College Station Police Department as a Law Enforcement Officer. 

Preston Nelson-Assistant Instructor


Preston is under the direction of Master Renee Nolte and trains in Global Self Defense, Brazilian JiuJitsu and MMA.  He assist in teaching the youth Brazilian Jiujitsu and the Family Global Self Defense System.  He began competing in 2017 in BJJ.  Preston is a focused, respectful and a promising future Black Belt leader.  He is currently a Junior at Texas A&M studying HR and Management. 


Sara Dement-Program Director

Sara Dement has been our Program Director. She has served University of Sidekicks for the past 4 years and loves to visit and get to know each and every person in our school.  She is available each week Monday-Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm to take your calls or respond to your emails about new memberships, upgrades, renewals, as well as to place orders and visit with you about your membership.