Shihan · 13th Degree · Bujinkan Ninjutsu
Rob Baard
Martial arts. Film. Survival. A life built at the intersection of disciplines — and everything that comes from joining them.
Published Works
Books by Rob Baard
Practical books on martial arts, conflict, perception, and survival — drawn from thirty years of fieldwork, training, and teaching.
Fiction Series
The Ninja Saga — Now on Amazon
Available in Paperback and Kindle. The story behind the art.
Performance Series
Like An Action Star
Video courses and physical books for performance movement — the same body mechanics that power martial arts, applied to everyday training.
Explore Like An Action StarAbout the Training
Martial Arts in Geelong
We teach authentic Japanese Ninjutsu with a clear emphasis on real-world self-defence. Training focuses on situational awareness, striking, grappling, and weapons work, with particular depth in knife, machete, and bladed-weapon defence and disarming — a rare and highly practical skill set seldom covered in most martial arts schools.
Our wider training background includes Keisei Fighting Method (KFM), Eskrima stick fighting, and classical systems such as Jujutsu, Karate, Taekwondo, and Seido, providing a broad, functional foundation that strengthens everything we teach.
Our focus is on training professionals operating in high-risk or high-responsibility environments, where awareness, control, and sound decision-making matter more than sport-based techniques. We also deliver specialised seminars and on-location training tailored to operational and environmental realities.
What Students Say
Testimonials
"Shihan Rob Baard is an outstanding teacher whose mastery of Ninjutsu is both rare and authentic. Having trained directly with the masters in Japan, he brings tremendous expertise to every lesson. What sets him apart is his ability to perceive exactly what each student needs and give them the guidance to develop their skills as quickly as possible."
"Training with Rob is a life-changing experience. He blends ancient warrior wisdom with modern transformation, guiding students to grow not only in technique, but physically, mentally, and emotionally. His decades of dedication, deep spiritual insight, and passion for teaching make him unmatched. Whether you're new to martial arts or seeking deeper mastery, Rob's presence and passion are unmatched. He doesn't just teach Ninjutsu — he lives it."
"Awesome teacher with many years of experience both here and in studying in Japan under the Japanese Masters. Sensei Rob is a licensed teacher that genuinely cares about all of his students' development and wants them all to learn the many aspects of this very effective martial art. Very highly recommended."
"Having trained and taught in a traditional martial art for nearly 20 years, I believed I knew it all. That was before I discovered Bujinkan Ninjutsu through Shihan Rob Baard. What Rob offers goes beyond the physical and delves into the spiritual nature and feeling of each technique."
"I continually evolve with each new understanding. What I thought I knew before becomes a new lesson with each insight. This is not just an art, but a way of life."
"The lessons taught will literally blow your mind from your previous conventional thinking. For those seeking a truly life art, I highly recommend immersing yourself in Bujinkan Ninjutsu."
"Shihan Rob Baard is a dedicated and amazing teacher. His knowledge and passion for Ninjutsu shows in every lesson. He genuinely cares about his students, and not only teaches the physical form of the art, but dives into the spiritual and esoteric aspects — showing the two go hand in hand."
"Through real-world examples and anecdotes, he shows that Ninjutsu is a way of life, not just a martial art. A genuinely great human being. I could not recommend Rob highly enough."
"Rob is an amazing teacher with great passion and knowledge. The lessons he teaches do not apply only to Ninjutsu, but to life in general."
"Rob is the best teacher and a great person. He has taught me so much about myself. Ninjutsu is a way of life and not like other martial arts."
"Excellent teacher and environment. 10/10."
Lineage & Credentials
Japan Trained
13th Degree Shihan. Direct lineage to Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi. Decades of training, filming, and teaching — documented in full.
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Enquiries welcome for classes, seminars, on-location training, and private instruction.