Meifu Shinkage-ryū (MSR) is a modern Japanese martial art. The techniques taught are part of an almost forgotten skill set, returning to some of the warrior arts of the samurai of ancient Japan. If you have always wanted to learn how to throw the Japanese nail, you have come to the right place.
Meifu Shinkage-ryû encompasses a variety of specialized weapon techniques that can be traced back to the ancient Samurai of Japan. Many of the skills taught in Meifu Shinkage-ryû were historically regarded as secret or hidden practices, reserved exclusively for advanced students within traditional schools like Katori Shinto-ryû.
In-person learning opportunities exist in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan with MSR Canada Branch-affiliated dojos. In-person training is either in small groups (60 to 90 minutes) or on request as private extended training (4 to 6 hours).
MSR Canada Branch has been providing online learning opportunities since 2018. We offer private classes and group classes.
Chris de Feijter is a Shihan-dai, a 3rd Dan black belt instructor with an official teaching license from Yasuyuki Otsuka-Soke, the current headmaster of Meifu Shinkage Ryu. Professionally, Dr. Chris is a clinical counsellor and registered psychotherapist, understanding the need for mindfulness in everyday life.
“In the late summer of 2014, I established the first Meifu Shinkage Ryu group in Saskatchewan, Canada. After about 5 months of complex learning, I invited Otsuka-Sensei to teach the first Meifu Shinkage Ryu Seminar in Canada in March 2015.
During the following years, seminars occurred in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The most current Canadian seminar was in Saskatchewan in the winter of 2023.
I travel to Japan to attend the Meifu Shinkage Ryu Training Camp in spring and fall, as well as to continue to receive personal instruction from Otsuka-Soke, the current headmaster of MSR.
Join our groups of dedicated enthusiasts and become part of the Meifu Shinkage Ryu family in Canada and the larger North America. Our students are in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario, as well as in other parts of North and South America. We would love to work with you!”
In-person: 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Online Group Class, from 9 am to 11:15 am
- 19 & 26
(Regina Time Zone)
MSR Canada Branch has been providing licensed instruction since 2015.
At MSR Canada, we have trialled many different versions of safety fundo kusari for use in Meifu Shinkage Ryu. After a few …
