On February 20 and 21 2018, the first Meifu Shinkage Ryu (MSR seminar was held in Calgary, Alberta. The Renert School in Calgary hosted the event. During almost 9 hours per day, participants studied the basics (kihon waza) of MSR. The participants were divided into two groups of 16, arranged by age.
Kids Group < 13 years.
The children who were younger than 13 were presented a dynamic martial arts program, combining the basics of Meifu Shinkage Ryu into a concept called SHURIKENDO™. The participants used ohashi (chopsticks) and small soft balls as alternative to the metal Bo-Shuriken. The targets consisted of puzzle mats with a sheet of carton in front to allow the ohashi to easily penetrate. Other targets made of plastic cups were used to practice thrusting the small bowls into the cups (focus and accuracy). Besides thrusting, kids also learned how to evade objects being thrown at them,
In addition to Bo-Shurikenjutsu, kids used safety soft Fundo Kusari to learn some basic skills from Kusarijutsu. They learned Osame (returning the fundo kusari back into the hand) as well as some basic strikes. Other concepts were distancing and general find and gross motor skills activities.
Teen & Adult Group >13 years.
In this group participants studied concepts from the official MSR curriculum. All participants learned the basic thrust (Shomenuchi) with the Bo-Shuriken first, from where they continued to study other Bo-Shuriken skills. In addition, the basics of Fundo Kusarijutsu were studied, using a soft Fundo Kusari.
Besides Bo-Shurikenjutsu and Fundo Kusarijutsu, participants explored aspects of Kenjutsu as it relates to using Bo-Shuriken and the Fundo Kusari.
Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada Members.
Registered members also participated in 4 hours of private training, focusing on the Shodan curriculum for Bo-Shurikenjutsu and Fundo Kusarijutsu. New skills were studied, and previously learned skills were polished. This resulted in all MSR Canada members making tremendous progress. At the end of the seminar, two MSR Canada members successfully passed their examinations.
*Please note that photos from the Kids group are not included in this post and cannot be shared on Social Media due to LAFOIP restrictions.
The first official Meifu Shinkage Ryu Seminar in Calgary, Alberta is scheduled for February 20 and 21, 2018. The branch chief of Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada, Dr. Chris de Feijter, will teach the foundational skills of this exciting school of Japanese martial arts to groups of kids and adults.
KIDS GROUPS
Kids will be learning a safe and kids-friendly version of the Bo-Shurikenjutsu from Meifu Shinkage Ryu, called SHURIKENDO™. Through specially designed games, kids learn about accuracy, aiming, evasion, and work on their hand-eye coordination and fine and gross motor skills to throw soft shuriken at the targets.
ADULT GROUP
Adults will learn the foundational skills of Meifu Shinkage Ryu Bo-Shurikenjutsu and Fundo Kusarijutsu (safety version) through hand-on activities taken from the official Meifu Shinkage Ryu curriculum. This event is open to adults with or without martial arts experience. The training hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
This seminar has guided components where instruction is provided, as well as self-directed components, where participants continue to practice what they have learned to progress their skills.
MEIFU SHINKAGE RYU MEMBERSHIP
After the seminar, participants who are interested can become official members of Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada Branch. More information will be available during the seminar.
MATERIALS
All materials will be provided. Official certified Meifu Shinkage Ryu Bo-shuriken (handmade in Canada) can be ordered during the seminar.
COST
Kids: $75 for 2 times 4 hour session
Adults: $150 for the full seminar, including self-directed learning (2x 4 hours).
HOW TO REGISTER
Please send an email to tom.gillis@renertschool.ca
As part of our July training weekend, a two-day Meifu Shinkage-ryu Masterclass will be organised in La Ronge on July 20 and 21 (Thursday and Friday). The Thursday will focus on Shodan curriculum and on application skills of shurikenjutsu. We will also be working on finer details of movement of Fundo Kusari. The Friday is all about self-training and collaboration amongst members.
At the end of the Friday, MSR Canada members from Saskatchewan Dojo, and leaders from Toronto Keikokai, and Manitoba Prairies Keikokai who are eligible for examinations will have the opportunity to do their examination for their next level under supervision of Chris de Feijter, Branch Chief. This may include Sankyu, Nikyu, Ikkyu levels and Shodan level examination.
Participation in the MSR Masterclass is free, however, examination cost are to be paid by each member who wants to do their examination.
In addition to Meifu Shinkage-ryu, the training weekend will also include Yagyu Shinkage-ryu Kenjutsu and Yagyu Shingan-ryu (jujutsu). Especially the kenjutsu component is extremely interesting to do as it will provide deeper insight into some of the skills within Meifu Shinkage-ryu. Participation in the Yagyu component has a cost attached to it because we are flying in an instructor. Please contact Chris for more details.
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