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.
Sifu Baker is an honored Defensive Tactics Instructor at The Executive Protection Institute in Virginia, where he instructs Protection Agents on advanced tactics through his Protection Response Tactics curriculum. As a certified Armed Personal Protection Specialist, NRA Firearms Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer, he is also an Association Director for Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling Association. He serves on the board of the Resilient Warrior Foundation, supporting U.S. veterans and first responders with PTSD.