When One Submission Becomes Many
A submission is not the end of the conversation. Discover how intermediate grapplers learn to see connections, reactions, and opportunities instead of isolated techniques.
Why Capability Matters
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
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.
Are You Frustrated Enough? Why Mental Struggle Builds Capability
Physical training isn’t the only place where growth happens. Learn why intentionally challenging your mind may be one of the most important investments you ever make.
The C-Tac Combat Blueprint In Self-Defense Training
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.
Dry Fire Target Transitions With Coach Dennis Rousseau
Capability Academy • Firearms Training • Target Transitions Dry Fire Target Transitions: Vision, Shot Confirmation, And The Time Between Shots Target transitions are where many shooters lose time, not on …
Bridging The Gap With Master Pedro Sauer
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.
Master Pedro Sauer On Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Technique, Leverage, And Respect
Master Pedro Sauer teaching Sifu Alan Baker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Sifu Alan Baker training with Master Pedro Sauer.
Master Pedro Sauer demonstrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lesson with Master Pedro Sauer and Sifu Alan Baker.
What To Do When Someone Grabs You At Close Quarters
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.
The Corte De Manga Elbow in Keysi Fighting Method
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.
