VA Beach Defensive Tactics Course
Advanced Personal Protection Course
Prepare yourself with a comprehensive approach to self-defense in this six-hour intensive course, divided into two parts. This program is designed to equip participants with critical skills for real-world encounters, emphasizing the integration of everyday carry (EDC) items, situational awareness, and practical self-defense strategies.
OCTOBER 17, 2026
Tactical 21, Virginia Beach
Course Highlights:
• Everyday Carry Integration: Learn to effectively utilize tools like knives, flashlights, and firearms in high-stress scenarios, seamlessly blending them with empty-hand tactics.
• Situational Awareness: Develop a proactive mindset through drills that sharpen observation skills and enhance your ability to recognize and respond to potential threats.
• Legal Knowledge: Understand the laws surrounding self-defense and the concept of reasonable force, ensuring your actions remain within legal boundaries.
• Pre-Fight De-Escalation: Master non-verbal cues, conflict resolution, and socially acceptable techniques to diffuse situations before they escalate. Learn low-level, soft control methods to handle non-assaultive interactions in a way that is both socially acceptable and visually appropriate, giving you tools to manage lower-level force scenarios effectively.
• Practical Grappling for the Street: Train in grappling techniques tailored explicitly for self-defense, incorporating striking, weapons, and environmental challenges such as confined spaces or parking lots.
• Defensive Tactics in Confined Spaces: Learn methods for defending yourself in vehicles, against walls, or while seated, emphasizing adaptability in challenging environments. This course prioritizes de-escalation and soft control techniques, making physical confrontation a last resort. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to self-defense, you’ll gain practical tools and knowledge to handle real-world encounters with confidence.
Join us for this transformative training experience and take the next step in mastering personal protection.
Instructor: Sifu Alan Baker
Alan Baker is a globally renowned martial arts and self-defense expert. Boasting an impressive training journey spanning over 43 years, Sifu Baker has garnered unparalleled expertise in martial arts. He has achieved advanced standing in over 20 martial arts 
systems, including disciplines like Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Zu Wei Shu Kung Fu, Muay Thai Boxing, and Pekiti-Tirsia-SMF Kali. Throughout his illustrious career, Sifu Baker has had the privilege of training under the tutelage of esteemed masters such as Guro Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Sifu Francis Fong, Sensei Erik Paulson, Master Pedro Sauer, Sijo Dana Miller, Ajarn Greg Nelson, Master Bob Byrd, Professor James Cravens, and Tuhon Tim Waid, solidifying his reputation as a highly accomplished martial artist.
Sifu Baker has impacted thousands internationally through Baker Defensive Tactics (BDT), formally AMAC Tactical Group. He has taught countermeasures and cutting-edge defensive tactics, firearms, & edged-weapon programs to Fortune 500 corporate security teams, law enforcement departments, and SWAT teams. He has been privileged to work with the Department of Defense, & other specialized government & military groups like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Additional Study Options
If you want to get more out of this C-Tac training (or show up already speaking the same language), take a little time to study the supporting material ahead of the event. We have foundational videos, concepts, and drills inside the C-Tac platform that will give you the context for how we train and why we structure things the way we do. This is where you can get familiar with the core C-Tac principles we’ll be applying: awareness and pre-assault recognition, managing critical distance, pressure-tested shielding, practical grappling that supports weapons access, and how we connect tactics, timing, and body mechanics into a system that’s built for real-world use. If you want to sharpen your fundamentals and step onto the mat already dialed in, start there and come in ready to train. Learn More On The Website HERE: https://civtaccoach.com/
Schedule An Event With Sifu Alan
We’re already booking seminars, workshops, and training camps for 2026. If you’re an academy owner, program director, or training coordinator and you’d like to host an event with Professor Alan Baker, the best way to get the process started is to contact our Operations Director, Jennifer Wood. Jennifer handles scheduling, travel logistics, and event coordination, and she’ll help you lock in dates and get everything organized on your end.
You can reach Jennifer through our Team page here: https://sifualanbaker.com/our-team/
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Physical Requirements
Participation in this program requires a basic level of mobility and fitness, including the ability to get down to one knee and return to standing safely. We also understand that injuries, limitations, and medical considerations are common. When appropriate, we can modify drills and training methods to support your participation while maintaining the safety and core intent of the training. If you have any concerns, please let us know ahead of time so we can plan smart adjustments. We aim to provide a high-quality learning experience for every participant, and we will make reasonable modifications when needed unless doing so would fundamentally change the nature of the training or create a safety risk.
Before engaging in any physical activity, including this event, it’s advisable to consult with your doctor for guidance and to ensure it’s suitable for your health and fitness level.
Release Form
If you have not signed our release form this year, we will need you to do so HERE: https://form.jotform.com/250637570654158