Martial Arts Geelong

The Books

Practical books on martial arts, conflict, perception, and survival — written for real-world conditions.

Rob Baard — Author & Martial Arts Instructor

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The Library

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A lifetime of study. Decades of training. Lessons learned through experience. Now shared with you through a growing collection of books.

Survival · Defence · Field Skills
Tactical Mastery

Standalone tactical manuals for survival, evasion, stealth and edged-weapon defence.

Face · Voice · Body
Unspoken Signals

Learn to read what people reveal before — and beyond — their words.

Observe · Operate · Disappear
Field Operator Series

Applied field knowledge for observation, tradecraft and the discipline of avoiding selection.

Body · Mind · Energy
Eastern Principles Series

Ancient principles examined through martial practice, esoteric traditions and modern understanding.

Movement · Performance · Capability
Like An Action Star

Build the physical skills behind screen-ready movement: rolling, flexibility and kicking.

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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Rob Baard

Shihan 14th Dan · Japan-licensed Shidoshi

Trained directly under Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi — the last living heir to nine ancient Japanese combat traditions.

Licensed Private Investigator. Author of the Training & Tactics series, martial arts philosophy and mind science books, and the Ninja Saga novels. Honorary PhD.

Diplomas in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, and NLP Master Practitioner.

IBDA Weapons Specialist. Martial Arts Alliance Certified. Kuji-In Master. Usui Reiki Master.

Award-winning filmmaker. Directed Danny Glover in a feature film sold across 30+ countries. Winner — LA Film Awards, Best Documentary. Documentary now a permanent exhibit at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Japan. Australian Cinema Pioneer.
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