Professor Alan Baker’s Annual Jiu-Jitsu Conference
MARCH 14-16 OF 2025
In Beautiful Sarasota Florida
Join us for three days of Jiu-Jitsu training in Southern Florida with 4th Degree Black Belt, Alan Baker, and guest Instructors! This year’s conference will be hosted by Sifu LaVonne Martin at her Martin Academy of Martial Arts in Sarasota, Florida, just a short distance from some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States.
GUEST INSTRUCTORS
PROFESSOR CHRIS MIZE
Chris Mize, founder of Heroes Martial Arts Academy, is the most experienced reality based martial arts instructors in Alabama. Having trained Law Enforcement and Military Special Operations while in the past functioning as a fighter, promoter, referee, coach and even fight medic/cut-man, he has seen and done it all. A Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Pedro Sauer and Coach under the legendary Erik Paulson, Chris continues on a daily basis to learn and improve his technical ability to better serve his students on meeting their personal and training goals.
Hosted in Sarasota flordia
Right up the road from Siesta Key Beach: Famous for its powdery white sand, which is often cited as some of the finest in the world.
Sarasota, located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is renowned for its blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. The downtown area of Sarasota buzzes with life, offering an eclectic mix of arts, dining, and shopping experiences. With numerous art galleries, theaters, and museums, including the acclaimed Ringling Museum of Art, the city caters to art enthusiasts and culture seekers alike. Sarasota’s culinary scene is equally impressive, featuring a diverse array of locally owned restaurants that provide memorable dining experiences. Adding to its charm, Sarasota boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the United States, such as Siesta Key Beach, known for its powdery white sand.
SARASOTA THINGS TO DO
Siesta Key Beach is renowned for its powdery white quartz sand.
Explore The Ringling Museum of Art
Discover Myakka River State Park
EVENT LOCATION
MARTIN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
6341 Porter Rd STE 5, Sarasota, FL 34240
Click Here For Academy Website
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANCE ARE SAYING:
GUEST INSTRUCTORS
COMING SOON
EVENT PRICING
By FEBUARY 1st, 2025
HOLD YOUR SPOT! $395
Register With the button below!
Space Is Limited, So Sales will be closed after 30 Spots Have Been Sold!
After FEBUARY 1st, 2025
All 3 Days = $425
Register With the button below!
Space Is Limited So Sales will be closed after 30 Spots Have Been Sold!
CURRENT Alan Baker BJJ Team Affiliate Members Attend Free, But you must register to hold your spot!
to register, Email: sifualanbaker@gmail.com
Physical Requirements
Participation in this program requires a fundamental level of physical fitness, including the capacity to kneel on one knee and return to a standing position. However, we understand that injuries and physical limitations can occur. They won’t entirely prevent you from training with us if you have any such concerns. We are committed to modifying and adapting exercises to suit your needs and conditions. Our primary goal is to provide you with a high-quality educational experience, ensuring all participants gain valuable skills and knowledge, regardless of physical constraints.
Before engaging in any physical activity, including this event, it’s advisable to consult with your doctor for guidance and to ensure it’s suitable for your health and fitness level.
For training related questions contact
Alan: sifualanbaker@gmail.com
HEAR FROM OUR AMAZING PARTICIPANTS
MICHAEL CHASTAIN
TED GEORGAS
RANDY MCELWEE
DAVE GRGETIC
RICK FOWLER
LANCE MOSLEY
CHRIS MIZE
BRIAN KING
BRUCE IMPERIAL
MICHAEL CHASTAIN
Any serious practitioner knows that structure and alignment are pivotal components of excellent Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Alan Baker’s Living Mechanics program pulls back the curtain on these important but usually hidden details of training success. Giving you the knowledge and drills to step up your ability to that next level, regardless of where you are on your training journey. White belt or black belt, it’s not about the moves, it’s the mechanics that count.
Professor Chris Mize, Lead Instructor/Owner at Heroes Martial Arts Academy Trussville AL
ACCOMMODATIONS
Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge
6410 Mauna Loa Blvd, Sarasota, Florida – (941) 330-0333
Ameniti Bay, BW Signature Collection
5985 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232 – (941) 500-9960
Magnolia Pointe, BW Signature Collection
5965 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232 – (941) 500-4700
REFUNDS
This course represents a significant time and financial commitment for both participants and organizers. It has a strict refund policy due to high demand and limited spots. Cancellations made over 30 days before the event are fully refundable. Between eight and thirty days prior, tuition isn’t refundable but can be applied to another program within 12 months. Cancellations within a week of the class result in forfeiture of tuition. If a class is canceled by the organizers, enrolled students will receive a full refund.
Professor Bakers Living Mechanics
Professor has always focused on the self-defense approach in everything he does. After over 40 years of studying and training in multiple grappling, ground fighting, and pummeling arts, Professor Alan has developed his unique approach to teaching grappling & Jiu-Jitsu. His background in teaching and training with personal protection agents, law enforcement groups, and military units combined influenced his distinctive approach. Additionally, he integrated his experience in several other forms of martial arts and their unique approach to teaching body alignment, placement, and mechanical advantage. Integrating all these elements necessitated a shift in training approach, particularly when incorporating a firearm into the grappling environment. Training with your EDC alters everything, right down to your basic techniques. This added layer of information and mindset led to the curriculum being dubbed “living mechanics,” ultimately becoming its namesake.
Two Educational Paths
The LM program has two halves. The most recognized is the Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. The second half is the application of actual fighting or self-offense/defense. In the second portion, we consider having to apply our training in a parking lot or on a sidewalk while armed. Considering weapons and different environments forces us to view the conflict in different terms and forces us to have distinct goals.
Each section can be studied individually, but they are designed to complement each other if the student decides to engage in both areas. This unique approach, which is not the typical sport-based process, brings together the two areas of study-Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense. It is this distinctive combination that makes our program stand out and piques the interest of potential students.
A longstanding tradition of grappling
In the context of grappling, Pummeling and ground fighting, Professor Alan is a 4th-degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer. He also holds a Representative Coach ranking in Combat Submission Wrestling under Master Erik Paulson and a 2nd-degree Black Belt under 8th-degree Master Bob Byrd. Additionally, over his 44 years of training and teaching, he has focused on grappling and ground fighting for the last 30+ years. Professor Alan has extensively studied Catch Wrestling, Shooto (Shoot Wrestling), Greco-Roman wrestling, Chinese Shuai jiao, Chinese Chin Na, and Chinese Ground Fighting: “Dog Boxing.” and Majapahit Martial Arts – Silat.