Alan Baker

Striking in the Combat Blueprint: Mastering the Art of Striking

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To distill the vast and complex field of martial arts into its most effective elements, I created the Combat Blueprint. Martial arts encompasses an overwhelming array of techniques and styles, making it challenging to navigate. The Combat Blueprint serves as a clear, focused guide, emphasizing the core, high-yield fundamentals that genuinely matter in combat science. It’s designed to maximize training efficiency by concentrating … Read more

The Power of Routine: A Guide to Consistency, Growth, and Efficiency

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Routine can be loosely defined as a regular course of action or a habitual performance of an established procedure. While it may sound mundane, routines are one of the most powerful tools for achieving success, whether in personal development, professional growth, or skill mastery. In my life, I’ve used the power of routine to achieve … Read more

The 4-Man Box Drill: Why There Are No Leads In Dynamic Combat

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In the world of self-offense-defense (Combatives), there are no true leads (fighting stances), and yes, I intentionally use the term “self-offense-defense.” The more I reflect on the traditional term “self-defense,” the more I find it problematic. The word “defense” inherently suggests a reactive stance—you’re behind in time, responding to an aggressor’s actions. This reactive position is … Read more

THE NEW Protection Response Tactics Train-The-Trainer Program Coming In 2025

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Defensive tactics in the security and protection industry must go far beyond the simple repackaging of martial arts techniques, which is, unfortunately, all too common in the field. While martial arts are valuable disciplines, they are not inherently designed with the unique challenges of client protection in mind. Traditional martial arts primarily focus on safeguarding the practitioner, not on the … Read more

The Power of Consistency in Training and Life

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Consistency is one of the most underrated yet powerful tools for success. Whether stepping onto the mat, investing in personal growth, or building strong relationships, consistency is the thread that binds all aspects of development and achievement. In martial arts, we see this lesson clearly: every repetition, every drill, and every minute spent refining techniques … Read more

Out Of Position Fighting And Stepping Outside The Box 

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In my experience, most martial arts systems begin the study of body mechanics on an open mat in an open space. This essential approach forms the foundation of learning how to generate destructive force effectively. When you have room to focus on your movement and power without external limitations, you can build the necessary mechanics for … Read more

Foundational Elements of the Warriors Path – Warriors Strength Program

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Physical culture is a term used to describe the activities and philosophies people have employed throughout history to improve their physical and mental well-being. Physical culture includes practices aimed at strengthening the body, enhancing endurance, improving health, and even fighting the effects of aging. The Warriors Path – Warriors Strength program draws inspiration from The Martial Arts … Read more

Empowering Protection Agents with the Protection Response Tactics (PRT) Program: Tailored Defensive Tactics for the Modern Protector

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In today’s world, being a protector means more than just showing up. Threats are evolving, and as protection agents, we need to be prepared for anything that comes our way. That’s where Protection Response Tactics (PRT) come into play. This October 26-28, I’ll bring the PRT program to the Executive Protection Institute in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This … Read more

The Full Spectrum Of Violence

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I often speak about the importance of not becoming systemized by the martial art you’re training in. Today, I want to dive a little deeper into this concept and challenge you to evaluate where your own training fits into the broader scale of violence and real-world scenarios. Imagine this: You’re walking down a dark alley with your family. Out of nowhere, … Read more