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 that equips individuals with the practical tools and mindset needed 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 18 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 ranking and/or instructor certifications across multiple martial 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

Teaching Philosophy

My approach to teaching is rooted in structure, mechanics, and real-world application. I believe martial arts should work anywhere, not just in a classroom or under perfect conditions. The foundation of every art is its mechanics, and when you understand how to align the body, apply leverage, and use timing intelligently, everything else begins to make sense.

I also believe training should be clear, organized, and taught on multiple levels. I call this the Layered Skill Development principle:

  • Technique: precise mechanics and step-by-step execution
  • Attributes: timing, sensitivity, pressure, speed, endurance
  • Body State: posture, breath, tension control, expansion
  • Mind State: Perspective, awareness, intent, decision-making under stress

Over the years, I’ve learned that clarity in teaching matters just as much as technical skill. My goal is to make complex ideas simple and usable for everyone, regardless of experience or background. Martial arts should be accessible, honest, and functional.

This philosophy is at the heart of the PRT Instructor Academy. We preserve the depth and integrity of traditional systems while adapting them to modern realities. Every lesson, whether in person or online, is designed to help practitioners grow, not just as martial artists but as thinkers and problem solvers on and off the mat.

Some of Alan’s Most Notable Achievements

  • Full Instructor Mataas Na Guro In Filipino Kali (Escrima) under Tuhon Dan Inosanto
  • Full Instructor In Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Dan Inosanto
  • 4th Degree Black Belt In Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Under Master Pedro Sauer
  • Full Instructor In Combat Submission Wrestling Under Master Erik Paulson
  • Senior Full Instructor Wing Chun Kung Fu Under Sifu Francis Fong
  • (Guro) Instructor in Pekiti-Tirsia (Filipino Martial Arts) under Tuhon Tim Waid
  • Instructor In Muay Thai Boxing under Ajarn Surachai “Chai” Sirisute
  • Guro Level Three in Maphilindo Silat under Guro Dan Inosanto
  • Coach Level 1 In The STX Kickboxing under Master Erik Paulson
  • Full Instructor Progressive Martial Arts Under Guro Paul Vunak
  • Instructor In Chinese Boxing under Professor James Cravens
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt In Keysi Fighting Method Under Justo Diéguez
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt In Zu Wei Shu Kung Fu Under Sijo Dana Miller
  • 3rd Degree Black in Burmese Bando under Saya Mike Jolley
  • 3rd Level Black In Wing Chun Kung Fu Under Sifu Francis Fong
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt In Judo under Master Bob Byrd