Sifu Mitchell Martial Arts

09/14/2026

Putting in the time at the Sifu Alan Baker 2026 Legacy Academy Summit.

09/11/2026

David and I stick sparring during our last C Tac camp.

A central part of the C Tac program is creating environments of challenge where we can test, discover, and refine principles across every major section of the Combat Blueprint.

That includes force on force fi****ms training, knife and stick sparring, varied striking environments, hand fighting and pummeling for standing grappling, and five distinct areas of ground training.

The purpose is not simply to collect techniques or win practice rounds. A resisting and adaptive training partner exposes problems that compliant practice can hide. Distance changes. Timing becomes less forgiving. Decisions have consequences. Your principles must continue to function as the situation changes.

There is a tremendous amount of information, knowledge, and wisdom available when we place ourselves in these environments and test what we do against a challenging opponent.

Challenge gives us information. Resistance gives us feedback. Principles allow us to adapt.

09/11/2026

Every CTac camp we spend significant time in multiple primal environments. A primal environment is any element of combat people do trained and untrained. This past camp we spent a day on edged and blunt weaponry.

The goal as instructors is spend time in these environments not only learning a new technique, but to dedicate time to building the attributes to required to improve survival. Attributes like timing, positioning, optics, and judgment.

To sharpen these skills we have to have intelligent training process that allows the freedom to adjust stressors as needed and to train all day, getting valuable time in the environment. Like rolling in BJJ or randori in Judo, we utilize timing sparring. These sessions don’t strictly execute a finishing technique but rather has us focus on the first few seconds of the encounter. Which, if we fail here….well let’s just say it’s better to be successful early on.

09/09/2026

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09/07/2026

Coming up Saturday!

Are you prepared to protect yourself and your family when seconds count?

Join us for the next C-TAC Protector Series workshop! This high-value session features two hours of fundamental C-TAC (Civilian Tactical) training, capped off with an intensive deep dive into real-world Edged Weapon Tactics.

The Reality of Edged Weapon Threats
- Close Quarters Danger: Over 70% of knife attacks occur within arm's length (3 feet or less), giving you less than 1.5 seconds to react.
- The Element of Surprise: Up to 85% of knife attacks begin as ambushes or with the weapon concealed until the strike is initiated.
- Frequency: FBI crime data shows knives are consistently the second most common weapon used in violent homicides nationwide.

Understanding how to manage distance, spot pre-threat indicators, control the limb, and respond under stress is vital for everyday citizens.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Atlanta Martial Arts Center
Requirement: All skill levels welcome!

Spaces fill up quickly—reserve your spot today and build practical skills that work.

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08/27/2026

Are you prepared to protect yourself and your family when seconds count?

Join us for the next C-TAC Protector Series workshop! This high-value session features two hours of fundamental C-TAC (Civilian Tactical) training, capped off with an intensive deep dive into real-world Edged Weapon Tactics.

The Reality of Edged Weapon Threats
- Close Quarters Danger: Over 70% of knife attacks occur within arm's length (3 feet or less), giving you less than 1.5 seconds to react.
- The Element of Surprise: Up to 85% of knife attacks begin as ambushes or with the weapon concealed until the strike is initiated.
- Frequency: FBI crime data shows knives are consistently the second most common weapon used in violent homicides nationwide.

Understanding how to manage distance, spot pre-threat indicators, control the limb, and respond under stress is vital for everyday citizens.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Atlanta Martial Arts Center
Requirement: All skill levels welcome!

Spaces fill up quickly—reserve your spot today and build practical skills that work.

https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14naeGg7Y9sG2zn4c802