What separates those who succeed from those who fall short? It’s not just talent, intelligence, or luck, it’s mental toughness. Staying composed, focused, and resilient in facing challenges determines true success. …
Defensive tactics in the security and protection industry must go further than simply repackaging martial arts techniques, which is, unfortunately, all too common in the field. While martial arts are …
The human body is an extraordinary machine capable of incredible strength, endurance, and adaptation feats. It is designed to thrive under the right conditions, and when you honor its needs, it rewards …
Sifu Alan Baker throwing a jab on a focus mitt while training with Guro David Mitchel
Recently, I’ve received several questions about the ground section of the C-Tac Combat Blueprint, specifically about how we divide it into multiple parts and the reasoning behind this approach. Understanding the structure …
In my EDC (Everyday Carry), I always include a fixed blade and a Glock 17. One question I often get is: “If you’re carrying a gun, why bother with the …
In the world of martial arts and combative training, the practice of drilling is often misunderstood or undervalued. I frequently hear comments like, “That drill doesn’t look like real fighting,” or, “Fighting …
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 …
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 …
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,” …
