Sifu Alan Baker’s Legacy Academy

08/10/2026

Technique is where martial arts training begins—but it is not where skill ends.

A student can memorize countless movements and still struggle when distance, timing, resistance, or pressure changes. Real capability emerges through four connected layers:

Technique — What do I do?Attributes — What makes it work?Body State — Can my body express it?Mind State — Can I apply it under pressure?

In our latest Legacy Academy article, we explore how these four layers help students move beyond collecting techniques and begin developing adaptable, functional skill.

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https://sifuacademy.com/four-layers-of-martial-arts-skill/

Technique gives the martial artist a visible place to begin, but genuine capability requires something deeper. Explore the four connected layers of martial arts skill: Technique, Attributes, Body State, and Mind State.

07/31/2026

“Using no way as way; having no limitation as limitation.”

This is one of Bruce Lee’s most recognized principles, and one of the easiest to misunderstand.

It does not mean rejecting structure, abandoning disciplined study, or collecting techniques without developing depth. Bruce Lee’s freedom grew from training, investigation, pressure testing, refinement, and the ability to adapt without becoming confined by one method.

Our newest Legacy Academy article explores the path from structured learning to honest personal expression, and why real freedom must be earned through training.

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https://sifuacademy.com/using-no-way-as-way-bruce-lees-philosophy/

03/03/2026

Legacy Academy is an online training resource designed for martial artists seeking structured, in-depth instruction across the core systems we teach.

Phase 1 of the core systems is now live in the academy, providing a clear foundation and structured progression. We are currently editing and preparing Phase 2, which will expand the material and take the training even deeper.

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Alan Baker has dedicated 45 years to studying unique and often obscure martial arts. As a master-level educator, he has a rare ability to simplify complex concepts and make them teachable. This blend of experience and clarity has made him a sought-after instructor in both the martial arts and defens...

03/03/2026

Professor Alan Baker's Jiu-Jitsu Conference 2026
April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026
MORE HERE: https://sifualanbaker.com/event/alan-dedao-bakers-jiu-jitsu-conference-2026/

01/10/2026

We are booking events for G**o Baker this year. We only have a few dates left open, so contact us soon to secure a spot. Contact us via the website or by message.

10/22/2025

Legacy Academy Training Summit
August 28 - August 30, 2026
Legacy Academy Training Summit is a concentrated, hands-on weekend built for serious practitioners and coaches. Train core mechanics and live application across Filipino Kali, Legacy Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Keysi Fighting Method, and Submission Wrestling.
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Join us for the Legacy Academy Training Summit – a three-day, multi-art immersion with Sifu Alan Baker and his team. Train in Filipino Kali, JKD, Wing Chun, Thai Boxing, Chinese Boxing, BJJ, CSW, and more. Choose individual sessions or full admission for up to 24 hours of hands-on training.