Alan Baker

Sifu Alan Baker is an internationally recognized martial arts and self-protection expert, high-performance coach, author, and speaker. Known as the “Agent of Change,” he is the creator of the Warrior’s Path Self-Leadership Program, a system designed to help individuals build discipline, resilience, and lasting transformation in both their personal and professional lives.

With over four decades of continuous training, Sifu Baker has achieved advanced standing across multiple combat disciplines, including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Combat Submission Wrestling, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, and Filipino Kali. He has trained under some of the most respected figures in the industry, including Guro Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Sifu Francis Fong, Erik Paulson, Ajarn Greg Nelson, and Tuhon Tim Waid.

Sifu Baker’s work extends far beyond traditional martial arts. He has trained thousands of individuals worldwide and has delivered cutting-edge defensive tactics, firearms, and countermeasure programs to Fortune 500 corporate security teams, law enforcement agencies, SWAT units, and specialized government organizations. His experience includes work with the Department of Defense, the CIA, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

He is the founder of the Civilian Tactical Training Association (C-TacŪ), a system built to bridge the gap between martial arts and real-world self-protection. He also developed Protection Response Tactics (PRTŪ) for protection professionals and Vehicle-Centric Defensive Tactics (VCDT) for the Vehicle Dynamics Institute. In addition, he serves as an elite Defensive Tactics instructor for the Executive Protection Institute and as Director of the Combat Submission Wrestling Association under Erik Paulson.

Beyond his work in combatives, Sifu Baker is a lifelong practitioner of physical culture and adventure training. He holds certifications as a SCUBA instructor, cave diver, and rappel master, and remains active in teaching and leading expeditions.

He is the author of The Warrior’s Path, The Universal Principles of Change, and Morning Mastery, all of which reflect his philosophy of disciplined action, self-leadership, and continuous evolution.

Today, Sifu Alan Baker speaks nationally, teaching individuals and organizations how to shift their perspective, take action, and forge their path to greatness.