About Alan Baker

Sifu Alan Baker has made a global impact, training thousands through Baker Defensive Tactics (formerly AMAC Tactical Group). Recognized as a leading expert in advanced countermeasures and defensive tactics, Sifu Baker provides cutting-edge training in firearms, edged weapons, and close-quarter tactics to Fortune 500 corporate security teams, law enforcement, SWAT teams, and specialized government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His expertise has made him a trusted resource for high-level organizations seeking elite tactical training solutions.

As founder and principal trainer of the Civilian Tactical Training Association (C-Tac), Sifu Baker bridges the gap between traditional martial arts and practical self-protection skills, equipping civilians and professionals alike with essential tactics. Building on this foundation, he developed the Protection Response Tactics® program for Protection Agents (Bodyguards) and Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) for the Vehicle Dynamics Institute, offering specialized programs for managing physical confrontations and defensive tactics in and around vehicles. Sifu Baker’s expertise also contributed to Joseph Autera’s acclaimed book, The Professional’s Guide to Planning, Managing, and Providing Secure Transportation.

Alan Baker is the Defensive Tactics (DT) instructor for the Vehicle Dynamics Institute (VDI) in New Jersey, one of the premier tactical driving schools in the United States. He also developed the DT program for Michael Julian, creator of the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program—an acclaimed course designed to equip individuals with the practical tools and mindset necessary to survive an active shooter incident. Additionally, Alan developed and leads the defensive tactics curriculum for retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman’s and Tactical 21’s Overcome & Survive Workshop, a comprehensive survival and defense training experience held in Moyock, North Carolina. 

For over 17 years, Sifu Baker has been the Defensive Tactics Instructor at The Executive Protection Institute in Virginia, where he trains Protection Agents using his Protection Response Tactics curriculum. A certified Armed Personal Protection Specialist, NRA Firearms Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer, Sifu Baker also serves as an Association Director for Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling Association. He is a board member of the Resilient Warrior Foundation, which provides support to U.S. veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD.

With over four decades of experience, Sifu Alan Baker has earned advanced black belts and instructor certifications across more than 25 martial arts systems. His training lineage includes direct study under some of the most respected names in the industry, such as Tuhon Dan Inosanto, Master Pedro Sauer, Sifu Francis Fong, Master Erik Paulson, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Professor James Cravens, Master Bob Byrd, Grand Master Dana Miller, Master Paul Olivas, and Tuhon Tim Waid. This elite foundation has forged a unique methodology that blends classical martial arts wisdom with modern combative principles. Sifu Baker’s ability to translate high-level martial arts into practical, mission-relevant skills has made him a trusted resource for protection professionals, security teams, law enforcement, and military personnel across the country. His programs are known for their realism, legal defensibility, and effectiveness under stress, making him a highly sought-after instructor and consultant in the executive protection and personal security industries.

You can find more information on Alan on his main Website www.sifualanbaker.com