Master Rickson Gracie and Alan Baker in Jiu-Jitsu gis with the title The Fundamentals Must Evolve With You

The Fundamentals Must Evolve With You

After reconnecting with Master Rickson Gracie for a private session in Vero Beach, Alan Baker reflects on the depth of Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, invisible mechanics, lineage, and why a living art must continue to grow with the practitioner.

When the Fundamentals Have to Change

A monthly range session forced Alan Baker to reconsider a familiar handgun grip. The result offers a larger lesson about adaptation, coaching, and the continuing path toward mastery.

Protective driving instructor coaching beside an SUV on a cone course, with the title ‘When Less Becomes More: Becoming an Intuitive Driver.

When Less Becomes More: Learning to Become an Intuitive Driver

After years of training with Joe Autera, Alan Baker finally began to understand what it means to feel your way through a driving problem. This reflection from Pocono Raceway explores intuition, simplicity, protective driving, and the lifelong work of becoming more capable.