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Edged Weapon Training in the Modern World: Why Martial Arts Isn’t Enough

July 21, 2025 by Alan Baker

The blade has remained one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring weapons. From the tribal battlegrounds of centuries past to the modern-day realities of street-level violence, the knife has evolved …

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Course Updates: Living Mechanics Curriculum

September 19, 2025July 20, 2025 by admin

Bob added a HUGE amount of new videos on this update, click here for the full list. If you are not in the Living Mechanics Archive you are missing out!

Technique, Attributes, or Body State: Which Are You Training

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Alan Baker

In C-Tac, we teach a principle called Layered Skill Development, and it serves as one of the foundational strategies behind how we build effective, real-world ability. This principle isn’t just about organizing your training; it’s about creating depth over time. …

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Keep Moving: Shifting the Lens of Progress

June 26, 2025 by Alan Baker

One of the most common ways we sabotage ourselves, especially as we age, is through our own perspective. The lens through which we view our journey can either fuel our progress or …

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New Course: The Mechanical Guard Series

June 24, 2025 by admin

New Lessons now available! Enjoy!

Validate Your Skill With Intelligent Training 

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by Alan Baker

One of the key principles I’ve adopted in my approach to training comes from Tuhon Tim Waid: the concept of validating your skill. This principle is essential not only for combative readiness …

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360 Degrees of Destructive Force: Training Beyond the Traditional Fighting Stance

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Alan Baker

In most striking arts, it’s common to position your opponent directly in front of you, establish a measured distance, and prepare for engagement from a stable, standing stance. I often refer to …

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The Gym as a Place of Transformation: Strength, Recovery, and Action

May 22, 2025 by Alan Baker

For many of us, the gym is a place of change. Sometimes, it’s about gaining strength. Other times, it’s about reclaiming ability. And for some, it becomes a form of …

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Course Update: Warrior’s Strength

May 7, 2025 by admin

New Lessons now available! Chest Core Enjoy!

The Difference Between A Sun Student And A Moon Student. 

April 30, 2025 by Alan Baker

A Moon Student is someone who reflects light. In other words, they faithfully reproduce what they have learned, often with impressive precision and accuracy. They can take a technique, a …

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