Bridging The Gap Between Martial Arts, Self-Protection & The Warrior Mindset
46+ Years Experience • Multi-System Instructor • Executive Protection & Defensive Tactics Specialist • Students Worldwide
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Whether you want to study online, attend a live event, or bring Alan to your organization, there are multiple ways to learn, train, and grow.
Online Academy
Access Alan’s online academies and study martial arts, self-protection, leadership, and personal development from anywhere in the world.
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Join Alan at seminars, workshops, instructor camps, and special events held throughout the United States.
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WHY PEOPLE TRAIN WITH ALAN
A Lifetime Dedicated To Developing Warriors, Leaders & Scholars
For more than four decades, Alan Baker has helped students, instructors, protection professionals, business leaders, and everyday citizens develop practical skills, critical thinking, leadership, and the ability to continue learning long after the training ends.
46+
Years Training
35+
Years Teaching
1,000+
Students Trained
Global
Programs & Events
Multiple
Systems & Disciplines
Beyond Techniques: Developing Scholars
Developing Thinkers, Not Just Technicians
Many instructors focus almost exclusively on techniques. Alan’s educational philosophy focuses on helping students become thinkers, problem-solvers, and self-educators.
Whether the subject is martial arts, self-protection, leadership, executive protection, instructor development, or personal growth, the goal is the same:
Build individuals who can continue learning, adapting, and improving long after the class ends.
Technique
The skills and methods required to perform effectively.
Attributes
Developing timing, coordination, awareness, mobility, and resilience.
Body State
Creating the physical condition necessary for performance and longevity.
Mind State
Building focus, confidence, adaptability, discipline, and decision-making.
Private Training
Work directly with Alan through private coaching, consulting, and customized training programs.
Books For The Modern Warrior
Discover practical lessons on leadership, self-protection, discipline, and personal development.
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EXPLORE ALAN’S PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS
Programs, Events & Instructor Development
Beyond personal coaching and training, Alan Baker has developed multiple educational systems, instructor development pathways, specialty programs, live events, and professional organizations used by students, instructors, and protection professionals across the country.
C-Tac Academy
Real-world self-protection, defensive tactics, anti-grappling, EDC integration, and personal security training.
Legacy Academy Summit
Join Alan Baker and guest instructors for an immersive multi-system training experience featuring JKD, Filipino Martial Arts, Thai Boxing, Wing Chun, and more.
Instructor Development
Develop leadership, teaching ability, certification pathways, and advanced instructor-level skills.
Organizations We’ve Trained
New Book By Alan Baker
The Scholar Code
Turn Knowledge Into Wisdom. Turn Wisdom Into Action.
The Scholar Code is more than a book. It is a personal operating system for martial artists, instructors, entrepreneurs, leaders, and lifelong students who want to study with discipline, think with clarity, and transform knowledge into meaningful action.
Available September 7, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Start Training
Here are a few of the most common questions students, instructors, and event hosts ask before training with Alan Baker.
Yes. Students can access structured online academies, instructional videos, curriculum material, and ongoing development resources through Alan’s online training platforms.
Yes. Online students can work toward rank, but live training with Alan or his team will be required at certain points in the process. This may be done through private lessons, seminars, camps, or other approved live training opportunities.
Yes. Alan travels throughout the United States teaching seminars, camps, workshops, instructor programs, and customized training events. The best next step is to contact the team with your location, preferred dates, and the type of training you are interested in hosting.
Yes. Alan offers instructor development and affiliate pathways through several systems and organizations, including C-Tac, Protection Response Tactics®, Living Mechanics, and other specialty programs.