About Alan Baker
Alan Baker is a globally renowned martial arts and self-defense expert, an esteemed instructor, coach, author, and motivational speaker. Widely known as the “Agent of Change,” Alan has dedicated his career to empowering individuals through teaching and the Warriors Path Self-Leadership Program. This transformative approach cultivates a warrior mindset for positive and profound life changes. With his unparalleled expertise, Sifu Baker has played a pivotal role in shaping numerous successful businesses and associations within the defensive tactics and martial arts industry. His passion for personal growth and empowering others has made him a highly sought-after figure.
Boasting an impressive training journey spanning over 44 years, Sifu Baker has garnered unparalleled expertise in martial arts. He has achieved advanced standing in over 25 martial arts systems, including disciplines like Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Combat Submission Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Jeet Kune Do, Chinese Boxing, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Zu Wei Shu Kung Fu, U.S. Chuan Fa, Muay Thai Boxing, Burmese Bando, Keysi Fighting Method, Madjapahit Silat, Inosanto/Lacoste Filipino Kali and Pekiti-Tirsia-SMF Kali. Throughout his career, Sifu Baker has had the privilege of training under the tutelage of esteemed masters such as Sifu/Guro Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Sifu Francis Fong, Sensei Erik Paulson, Master Pedro Sauer, Sijo Dana Miller, Ajarn Greg Nelson, Master Bob Byrd, Professor James Cravens, and Tuhon Tim Waid, solidifying his reputation as a highly accomplished martial artist.
Some of the most notable ACHIEVEMENTS:
4th Degree Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Coach Level 5 In Combat Submission Wrestling
3rd Degree Black Belt In Keysi Fighting Method
3rd Degree Black Belt In Zu Wei Shu Kung Fu
3rd Degree Black in Burmese Bando
3rd Level Black In Wing Chun Kung Fu
Senior Instructor Level 5 Wing Chun Kung
Guro Level Three in Maphilindo Silat
2nd Degree Black Belt In Jud
2nd Degree Black Belt In Defence Lab
1st Degree Black Belt in U.S. Chuan Fa
1st Degree Black Belt Jing Mo Kuen
1st Degree Black Belt Tang Soo Do
Instructor In Muay Thai Boxing
Coach Level 1 STX Kickboxing
Senior Instructor In Jeet Kune Do
Instructor In Chinese Boxing
(Guro) Senior Instructor In Filipino Kali (Escrima)
(Guro) Instructor in Pekiti-Tirsia
Sifu Baker has impacted thousands internationally through Baker Defensive Tactics (BDT), formally AMAC Tactical Group. He has taught countermeasures and cutting-edge defensive tactics, firearms, & edged- weapon programs to Fortune 500 corporate security teams, law enforcement departments, and SWAT teams. He has been privileged to work with the Department of Defense, CIA, & other specialized government & military groups like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Alan actively participates in force-on-force scenarios, as well as active shooter and SWAT training exercises for a variety of law enforcement, security, and protection agencies and departments around the US.
Sifu Baker founded and is the principal trainer for the Civilian Tactical Training Association, C-Tac, to bridge the gap between martial arts and “self-protection.” He continues establishing C-Tac instructors to the present day. He later went on to develop specialized defensive tactics programs for the Executive Protection Institute called Protection Response Tactics for Protection Agents (Bodyguards), Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) for the Vehicle Dynamics Institute and contributed to Joseph Autera’s highly rated, The Professional’s Guide to Planning, Managing, and Providing Secure Transportation. To this day Alan still acts as the Defensive Tactics Instructor for the both Executive Protection Institute and Vehicle Dynamics Institute, two of the top training academys in the US. As a certified Armed Personal Protection Specialist, an NRA Firearms Instructor, and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO), Sifu Baker became an elite Instructor for the Defensive Tactics at The Executive Protection Institute, the Association Director for Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling Association, and correspondingly sits on the board of the Resilient Warrior Foundation.
Sifu Baker’s highly respected thought leadership led to the authoring of three books on this distinctive personal and professional development approach, “The Warriors Path,” “The Universal Principles of Change,” and “Morning Mastery.” He will be releasing his next book, “The Scholar Code,” in 2025; more on that book HERE
A trailblazer from a young age, Alan was introduced to Mountaineering, Orienteering, Climbing, Repelling, and SCUBA diving by one of his mentors that owned an expedition company. He became a certified cave diver, a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), SCUBA Instructor & Divemaster, and a rappel master instructor. Alan stays active in teaching, guiding, and running expeditions in these areas.
Today, Sifu Alan Baker speaks nationally to audiences on The Warrior’s Path Philosophy —how to implement action and positive change in their lives.
ALAN BAKERS TRAINING PARTNERS
“Alan is a very talented and well rounded martial artist, and a great role model. He has excellent organizational skills and is a leader.”
— Sifu Francis Fong
“I can honestly say that Sifu Alan has over the years consistently impressed my students and myself with expansion of concepts that forever improved and positively changed our skillset and abilities on the mat and the real world.”
— Coach Chris Mize Founder of Heroes Academy and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Birmingham
“Sifu Alan Baker has boiled down many of these life enhancing perspectives into a source that shares the knowledge without the life threatening consequences of attending the warrior’s alma mater of combat. Sifu Baker’s extraction of the lessons of a warrior’s quest through his own unique journey provides a map through the hazardous minefield of true warrior education. True wisdom has the insight to learn from others, especially in an arena where mistakes can be deadly. Enjoy the reward with far less risk. An old soldier’s purpose is to teach young soldiers how to become successful OLD soldiers. The lessons in his book are part of a study guide to that end.”
– MSG (Retired) Randy McElwee, US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
I have a personal and professional relationship of more than 17 years with Alan Baker in this Method’s development, growth, and evolution. Alan Baker has shown being a person of honor, values, principles, and respect, aware of the responsibility of teaching, and with a high content of information and experience with the rank of Master Black Grade 3rd level. He knows how to practice his profession and pass on his knowledge and experience in teaching students and training future instructors. I am proud to have Alan Baker as a member of my International Team, “Guardian of the Method.” and exponent of the Keysi Fighting Method in the U.S.
– Justo Diéguez (Creator and Founder of Keysi Fighting Method)
It is a pleasure and honor to recommend Coach Alan Baker for his exceptional teaching skills in many martial arts fields. With over four decades of continuous training & experience in martial arts, Sifu Baker has obtained advanced standing in over 20 martial arts systems, including a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Black Belt, Combat Submission Wrestling, a Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai Boxing & Filipino Kal. I have had the privilege to witness Coach Baker’s expertise and his skill in engaging with students of various levels firsthand. His proficiency in any martial arts field and his commitment to high-quality instruction make him an invaluable asset to any training or seminar environment. He is also an expert in developing successful businesses from martial arts associations and schools, adapting them to the necessities of the current society. I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Baker to anyone seeking to host a seminar in martial arts. His presence is enlightening and adds significant value to any martial arts training program.
Bogdan Suciu, KFM Senior Instructor
Alan Baker’s reputation as a world class designer, developer, and instructor of leading edge training is not only well deserved, it is reflected in every facet of the work he and his team at Baker Tactical Training and Design perform with the hallmark of true professionals – they make even the most complex tasks look easy! Case-in-point is the Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) program he and his team designed, developed, and have continued to evolve over the course of more than a decade. From the very first time we introduced the program to one of our military clients to this very day, and regardless of whether we are delivering a VCDT course to military special operations and special mission units, law enforcement tactical teams, or private sector executive protection practitioners, the response is virtually identical. To a one, our students are impressed with not just how simple, straightforward, and effective the philosophies, tactics, and techniques that form the foundation of the program are, but just how applicable they are to the realities of their work.
Joe Autera, President & CEO, Vehicle Dynamics Institute
