“Sifu Alan Baker has boiled down many of these life enhancing perspectives into a source that shares the knowledge without the life threatening consequences of attending the warrior’s alma mater of combat. Sifu Baker’s extraction of the lessons of a warrior’s quest through his own unique journey provides a map through the hazardous minefield of true warrior education. True wisdom has the insight to learn from others, especially in an arena where mistakes can be deadly. Enjoy the reward with far less risk. An old soldier’s purpose is to teach young soldiers how to become successful OLD soldiers. The lessons in his book are part of a study guide to that end.”

– MSG (Retired) Randy McElwee, US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES

I have a personal and professional relationship of more than 17 years with Alan Baker in this Method’s development, growth, and evolution. Alan Baker has shown being a person of honor, values, principles, and respect, aware of the responsibility of teaching, and with a high content of information and experience with the rank of Master Black Grade 3rd level.  He knows how to practice his profession and pass on his knowledge and experience in teaching students and training future instructors. I am proud to have Alan Baker as a member of my International Team, “Guardian of the Method.” and exponent of the Keysi Fighting Method in the U.S.

– Justo Diéguez (Creator and Founder of Keysi Fighting Method)

It is a pleasure and honor to recommend Coach Alan Baker for his exceptional teaching skills in many martial arts fields. With over four decades of continuous training & experience in martial arts, Sifu Baker has obtained advanced standing in over 20 martial arts systems, including a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Judo Black Belt, Combat Submission Wrestling, a Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai Boxing & Filipino Kal. I have had the privilege to witness Coach Baker’s expertise and his skill in engaging with students of various levels firsthand. His proficiency in any martial arts field and his commitment to high-quality instruction make him an invaluable asset to any training or seminar environment. He is also an expert in developing successful businesses from martial arts associations and schools, adapting them to the necessities of the current society. I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Baker to anyone seeking to host a seminar in martial arts. His presence is enlightening and adds significant value to any martial arts training program.

Bogdan Suciu, KFM Senior Instructor

Alan Baker’s reputation as a world class designer, developer, and instructor of leading edge training is not only well deserved, it is reflected in every facet of the work he and his team at Baker Tactical Training and Design perform with the hallmark of true professionals – they make even the most complex tasks look easy! Case-in-point is the Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) program he and his team designed, developed, and have continued to evolve over the course of more than a decade. From the very first time we introduced the program to one of our military clients to this very day, and regardless of whether we are delivering a VCDT course to military special operations and special mission units, law enforcement tactical teams, or private sector executive protection practitioners, the response is virtually identical. To a one, our students are impressed with not just how simple, straightforward, and effective the philosophies, tactics, and techniques that form the foundation of the program are, but just how applicable they are to the realities of their work.   

Joe Autera, President & CEO, Vehicle Dynamics Institute

“Alan is a very talented and well rounded martial artist, and a great role model. He has excellent organizational skills and is a leader.”

— Sifu Francis Fong

Alan Baker holds the unique agent-of-change leadership position among Martial Artists. His ceaseless pursuit of effectiveness and the methods of success that he imparts to students and instructors separate him among all others in our profession. 

-Tim Waid – Tuhon, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali