Yes. Living Mechanics and the Warrior’s Path Academy are updated consistently throughout the year.

Each January and February, we run a dedicated recording block where Alan and the team focus heavily on filming new lessons, expanding the curriculum, and improving the depth and organization of the archive. Beyond that, we continue recording year-round as classes, private lessons, seminars, camps, and workshops take place. When we can capture live training, we add it, because real teaching moments and real sessions are a major part of what makes the archive valuable.

The result is a living platform, not a one-time dump of content. New material is added regularly so members always have fresh training, deeper breakdowns, and new pathways to explore as they grow.

Yes. Online students can work toward rank, but you will need to train with Alan in person at some point in the process. That can be done through private lessons, public seminars, camps, or other live events.

If you’re training in the online video archive and you want to follow the rank path, your best move is to contact us through the website and tell us that is your intention. We’ll help you map out a realistic plan based on where you live, how you train, and what events you can attend, so you’re on a clear track toward earning rank the right way.

Yes. Membership is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts. Stay enrolled for as long as you’re actively training and using the material, and if you ever need to pause, you can do that without hassle.

Yes. Inside the Academy you’ll have options to ask questions and get answers from our team. You can also reach out directly to the staff if you need guidance.

In many cases, we’ll address student questions by filming a detailed response and adding it to the platform, so the Academy continues to grow based on what members are actually working through.

Not always, but it depends on what you’re studying and how far you want to take it.

For the Warrior’s Path program, you can make a tremendous amount of progress training solo. A large portion of the curriculum is designed for individual practice: breathwork, posture and alignment, joint expansion and mobility, strength development, tool flow training, meditation, and daily physical culture work. This is one of the reasons Warrior’s Path works so well for people with busy schedules or limited training access. You can train consistently, improve fast, and build real capability without needing a partner.

Living Mechanics Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is different. You can absolutely start and make progress on your own through movement training, solo drills, positioning concepts, mobility, and strength work that supports your grappling. But at some point, if you want real timing, pressure, sensitivity, and the ability to apply the positions against resistance, you will need live training with a partner. Grappling is a contact skill, and the feedback you get from another body is what turns knowledge into ability.

A lot of our students solve this by starting a small training group in their area. Even one or two consistent partners can make a big difference. And if you want hands-on coaching, you can also get in-person training through seminars, camps, or private lessons with Alan or the staff if you’re willing to travel. There are many ways to train, and if you reach out, we’ll help you choose the best path based on your situation and your goals.

Yes. You can absolutely arrange a seminar, workshop, or camp with Sifu Alan.

The best way to get it scheduled is to contact our Operations Director, Jennifer Wood, through the website. Send the basics (your location, preferred dates, the topic or system you want covered, and whether it’s a student seminar or instructor-level training) and we’ll get back to you with options and next steps. or visit the Seminars Page

Yes. In addition to Warrior’s Path and Living Mechanics, we also offer in-depth Instructor and Affiliate training paths for the Civilian Tactical Training Association and the C-Tac system, the Protection Response Tactics® program, the Keysi Fighting Method program, and other arts Alan teaches. These paths are designed for serious coaches who want a structured way to study at a higher level and, if desired, bring the material into their own academy or training environment.

If you’re interested, the next step is to contact our Operations Director, Jennifer Wood, through the website. Share a little about your background and what you’re looking to build, and we’ll guide you to the right program and next steps.

Yes. Even if you train primarily through the online academies, you still have opportunities to train in person.

Alan travels all over the United States each year teaching seminars, workshops, camps, and special events across multiple martial arts systems, along with defensive tactics topics. These events are open to our online Academy students, and many members use them as a way to get hands-on coaching, refine details, and deepen their understanding of the material.

If you want help finding an event that fits your goals or location, contact us through the website. We are happy to guide you to the right training option.

No. You don’t need prior experience to start. The Academy is structured so beginners can build a strong foundation step-by-step, while experienced students and coaches can go deeper into mechanics, details, timing, and higher-level training concepts. If you’re brand new, you’ll have a clear starting point and progression. If you’ve been training for years, you’ll find plenty of material to sharpen your skills, tighten your fundamentals, and expand your understanding.

Yes. Inside the Academy archive you’ll find detailed written curriculum documents that guide your training. These outlines help you understand what to work on, what order to study it in, and how the material fits together so you’re not just guessing or jumping around.