Baker Defensive Tactics

Striking in the Combat Blueprint: Mastering the Art of Striking

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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 navigate. The Combat Blueprint serves as a clear, focused guide, emphasizing the core, high-yield fundamentals that genuinely matter in combat science. It’s designed to maximize training efficiency by concentrating … Read more

The 4-Man Box Drill: Why There Are No Leads In Dynamic Combat

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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,” the more I find it problematic. The word “defense” inherently suggests a reactive stance—you’re behind in time, responding to an aggressor’s actions. This reactive position is … Read more

THE NEW Protection Response Tactics Train-The-Trainer Program Coming In 2025

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Defensive tactics in the security and protection industry must go far beyond the simple repackaging of martial arts techniques, which is, unfortunately, all too common in the field. While martial arts are valuable disciplines, they are not inherently designed with the unique challenges of client protection in mind. Traditional martial arts primarily focus on safeguarding the practitioner, not on the … Read more

Empowering Protection Agents with the Protection Response Tactics (PRT) Program: Tailored Defensive Tactics for the Modern Protector

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In today’s world, being a protector means more than just showing up. Threats are evolving, and as protection agents, we need to be prepared for anything that comes our way. That’s where Protection Response Tactics (PRT) come into play. This October 26-28, I’ll bring the PRT program to the Executive Protection Institute in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This … Read more

The Full Spectrum Of Violence

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I often speak about the importance of not becoming systemized by the martial art you’re training in. Today, I want to dive a little deeper into this concept and challenge you to evaluate where your own training fits into the broader scale of violence and real-world scenarios. Imagine this: You’re walking down a dark alley with your family. Out of nowhere, … Read more

Integrating EDC Strategies Into Your Defensive Tactics. 

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The martial arts industry is undergoing a crucial transformation driven by the pressing global climate. Escalating violence, often underreported, is hitting closer to home. This stark reality underscores the urgent need for practical self-defense and self-offense training. People are no longer content with traditional martial arts forms that may not address the practical realities of … Read more

The Evolution of Self-Defense: Integrating Firearms and Combatives Training 

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In the expansive realm of self-defense training, two disciplines consistently capture the spotlight: firearms training and combatives. Enthusiasts frequently dedicate their weekends to mastering these skills, often focusing on refining their shooting accuracy and techniques one weekend, then switching to enhance their prowess in unarmed combat during the next. However, there is a growing acknowledgment … Read more

Avoiding Martial Arts Dogma And Navigating the Full Spectrum of Violence. 

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Don’t let your martial arts training confine your potential. In previous discussions, I’ve emphasized the importance of avoiding becoming too systemized in your approach to learning martial arts. By this, I mean that it’s crucial not to let the beliefs and doctrines of any single martial arts system wholly shape your perspectives. Take, for instance, … Read more

Vehicle Defensive Tactics and Dog Boxing

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Explore the vital strategies of Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) and the dynamic Dog Boxing methodology in our comprehensive guide. Uncover practical self-defense techniques tailored for vehicle-related encounters and learn to adapt to any combat situation with confidence.