C Tac Instructor Program
Develop Your Skills. Prepare to Teach.
Study a structured civilian self protection curriculum with Alan Baker. Combine online instructor resources with live camps, personal guidance, and a clear path to evaluation.
Instructor association dues: $200 per month.
Your instructor membership
One Membership. Ongoing Development.
Instructor association membership
$200 per month
Build your understanding of the system and your ability to teach it through continued study, practice, and live feedback.
Travel, lodging, and meals are your responsibility. Instructor camp tuition, testing, and advancement are included.
Talk with Jennifer about joiningThree instructor camps each year
Train in person, receive feedback, and work toward your next stage of development. All three camps are included at no additional tuition.
Curriculum and teaching resources
Access the advanced instructor archive, online lessons, curriculum materials, manuals, and resources to help organize your study and teaching.
Support beyond the lesson
Receive mentorship, program development support, and marketing materials as you build your understanding and prepare to implement the curriculum.
Who this is for
Bring Your Goals. Build From There.
Develop your teaching.
For academy owners, coaches, and martial artists who want an organized civilian self protection curriculum and support putting it into practice.
Deepen your own training.
For serious practitioners seeking advanced study and direct training with the team, whether or not teaching is an immediate goal.
No prior teaching experience is required. Jennifer will discuss your background, goals, and the program expectations with you.
Your certification path
Membership Begins the Training. Evaluation Earns Approval.
Discuss your goals with Jennifer
Share your training background, what you want to develop, and whether you plan to teach. Jennifer explains enrollment and helps you understand the commitment.
Study and train throughout the year
Use the online curriculum and instructor resources between camps. Attend at least one instructor camp each year as part of the program requirements.
Earn teaching approval at camp
Before you may teach C Tac, you must pass an instructor evaluation and receive approval. Evaluation, testing, and advancement take place at instructor camps.
Joining the association or attending a camp does not automatically authorize you to teach.
Training and support
Know Who You Will Work With.
Alan Baker
Founder and Lead Instructor
The creator of C Tac brings nearly 50 years in martial arts and almost 20 years in protection and security to curriculum development and instructor training.
Explore Alan’s background
Jennifer Wood
Your first point of contact
Jennifer reviews your background and goals, answers questions, and explains enrollment, camps, and the steps ahead.
Contact JenniferInstructor Testimonials
Hear Directly From C Tac Instructors
Hear how C Tac instructors describe their training, camp experiences, and professional development.
More member perspectives
Experiences From the C Tac Community.
Read More Experiences
Original feedback from students, instructors, and others who have trained with Alan Baker and C Tac.
Our Training Partners
The C Tac Training Partners Program connects members with respected instructors, schools, and training facilities across the United States. These relationships help create opportunities for advanced training, specialized events, and continued development beyond the online academy.
Training should never exist in isolation. Through our partner network, C Tac members gain access to additional training environments, experienced professionals, and advanced events selected to support practical capability and continued growth.
Selected Events
Throughout the year, we identify partner events that support the mission and development of C Tac members.
Advanced Training
Members gain access to additional training environments beyond the core curriculum and online academy.
Affiliate Introductions
For introductions to partner instructors or facilities, members can contact the C Tac staff directly.
Before you join
Your Questions, Answered.
What does the $200 monthly membership include?
Instructor curriculum and online resources, three instructor camps each year, testing, advancement, and program support. There is no additional instructor camp tuition.
What expenses do I pay separately?
You arrange and pay for your own travel, lodging, and meals when attending camps.
How often must I attend a camp?
You must attend at least one instructor camp each year. Three instructor camps each year are included in your membership.
When may I begin teaching C Tac?
After you pass an instructor evaluation and receive approval at an instructor camp. Membership and camp attendance alone do not confer teaching authorization.
Do I need teaching experience to join?
No prior teaching experience is required. Jennifer will discuss your background, goals, and the program requirements with you.
Who helps me get started?
Contact Jennifer Wood using the contact page. Tell her you are interested in the Instructor Program and share a little about your training background and goals.
Begin with a conversation
Discuss Your Goals With Jennifer.
Tell us about your training background and what you hope to do with C Tac. Jennifer will explain the membership, camp requirements, and enrollment process so you can decide whether the program fits.
The button opens our contact page. Mention the Instructor Program in your message.