Alan Baker

Alan Baker is a globally renowned martial arts and self-defense expert. Boasting an impressive training journey spanning over 46 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, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Zu Wei Shu Kung Fu, Muay Thai Boxing, and Pekiti-Tirsia-SMF Kali. Throughout his illustrious career, Sifu Baker has had the privilege of training under the tutelage of esteemed masters such as 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. 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.
Students applying physical skill, awareness, communication, and self-leadership through training.

Why Capability Matters

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The Capability Academy exists because information alone does not create capability. This founding editorial explains why human beings need a lifelong path for developing judgment, discipline, awareness, communication, physical capacity, and the willingness to step forward when life demands action.

If Your Training Starts With Assault Tactics, It Starts Too Late

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Most martial arts training begins after the fight has already started. Real conflict often begins much earlier, with emotion, argument, posturing, distance, and boundary violations. A complete self-protection system must give you lower-force options before assault tactics become necessary.

The C-Tac Combat Blueprint showing the five primal environments of conflict. C-Tac Combat Blueprint thought tool for civilian self-protection training. Sifu Alan Baker discussing the Combat Blueprint on the Warrior’s Path Podcast. Civilian Tactical Training Association Combat Blueprint framework.

The C-Tac Combat Blueprint In Self-Defense Training

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The C-Tac Combat Blueprint showing the five primal environments of conflict.
C-Tac Combat Blueprint thought tool for civilian self-protection training.
Sifu Alan Baker discussing the Combat Blueprint on the Warrior’s Path Podcast.
Civilian Tactical Training Association Combat Blueprint framework.

Master Pedro Sauer teaching Sifu Alan Baker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sifu Alan Baker training with Master Pedro Sauer in Savannah Georgia. Master Pedro Sauer demonstrating Gracie Jiu-Jitsu entry and off-balancing. Sifu Alan Baker with Master Pedro Sauer and Jeff Curran. Private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lesson with Master Pedro Sauer.

Bridging The Gap With Master Pedro Sauer

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Master Pedro Sauer teaching Sifu Alan Baker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Sifu Alan Baker training with Master Pedro Sauer in Savannah Georgia.
Master Pedro Sauer demonstrating Gracie Jiu-Jitsu entry and off-balancing.
Sifu Alan Baker with Master Pedro Sauer and Jeff Curran.
Private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lesson with Master Pedro Sauer.

Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi Fighting Method close-quarter self-protection. Keysi Fighting Method training for close-quarter grab defense. Sifu Alan Baker and Jennifer working through a close-range self-defense question. Keysi shielding and ram attack training for close-quarter self-protection.

What To Do When Someone Grabs You At Close Quarters

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Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi Fighting Method close-quarter self-protection.
Keysi Fighting Method training for close-quarter grab defense.
Sifu Alan Baker and Jennifer working through a close-range self-defense question.
Keysi shielding and ram attack training for close-quarter self-protection.

Sifu Alan Baker teaching the Corte De Manga Elbow from Keysi Fighting Method. Keysi Fighting Method close-quarter elbow training with Sifu Alan Baker. Corte De Manga Elbow training from the Keysi Fighting Method. Keysi Fighting Method shielding and attachment training. Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi close-quarter self-protection.

The Corte De Manga Elbow in Keysi Fighting Method

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Sifu Alan Baker teaching the Corte De Manga Elbow from Keysi Fighting Method.
Keysi Fighting Method close-quarter elbow training with Sifu Alan Baker.
Corte De Manga Elbow training from the Keysi Fighting Method.
Keysi Fighting Method shielding and attachment training.
Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi close-quarter self-protection.

Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi Fighting Method at an instructor camp. Keysi Fighting Method instructor camp training in Atlanta Georgia. Students training close-quarter Keysi Fighting Method with Sifu Alan Baker. Keysi Fighting Method protective movement and close-quarter problem solving. Sifu Alan Baker leading Keysi instructor development training.

Keysi Fighting Method Instructor Camp With Sifu Alan Baker

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Sifu Alan Baker teaching Keysi Fighting Method at an instructor camp.
Keysi Fighting Method instructor camp training in Atlanta Georgia.
Students training close-quarter Keysi Fighting Method with Sifu Alan Baker.
Keysi Fighting Method protective movement and close-quarter problem solving.
Sifu Alan Baker leading Keysi instructor development training.