Group Training

AVAILABE IN CANADA AND UNITED STATES ONLY

Looking for online classes in Europe and Australia? Information will be updated shortly. Please wait a few days. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MSR Online Group Classes

Restarting in January 2025

No Experience Needed. Join the Meifu Shinkage Ryu Shurikenjutsu classes, led by Chris de Feijter Shihan-Dai. Whether you’re a beginner or have some background in martial arts, these classes are open to everyone. No previous experience is required, making it a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in learning the art of shurikenjutsu and fundo kusarijutsu.

Authorised Online Instruction

Currently, two MSR-licensed teachers are authorized to provide online instruction. Chris de Feijter Shihan-Day covers North America, and Marco Pilato Shihan covers Europe and Australia. Any other online MSR instruction is not sanctioned by Otsuka-Soke.

How the Online Classes are Organized

The online classes for Meifu Shinkage Ryu Shurikenjutsu are organized as follows:

The link and password for the Zoom meeting will be shared through the membership-limited posts on the MSR Online Community Platform every other week.
To join the online classes, use the provided link and password.
An archived video of each lesson will be posted on the MSR Online Community Platform as soon as possible, allowing you to revisit the material at your convenience.

Below is a demo video featuring Marco Pilato Shihan and Chris de Feijter Shihan-Dai, simulating a private class.

Earn Official MSR Kyu and Dan Ranks

By passing exams, you can earn official Kyu ranks (5 levels) and Dan ranks (4 levels) and certificates from Japan to prove it. Kyu exams cost $35 per level.

Certificates are issued by Otsuka-Soke from Japan on official Japanese certificate paper.

Equipment Needed for Online Classes

A simple karategi or samue for beginners
A set of official MSR Bo-Shuriken or Safety Shuriken*
An MSR Fundo Kusari or Safety Fundo Kusari*
Dogi and Hakama for participants with rank 3rd Kyu or higher
For shurikenjutsu, you will need a target setup. We have recorded two videos illustrating target set ups. However, you are free to create your own target.

* See the FAQ for alternatives

Options for Bo-Shuriken Targets

Build a Stationary Target

Build a Portable Target

MSR Canada Branch Online Community

Active members will have access to the MSR Canada Branch Online Community. The community includes a discussion forum, video archive (with prior seminar and training camp videos), as well as a course about MSR kihon.

Training Fee and MSR Japan Membership Cost

The training fee is $100 per month. In addition, to gain rank and participate in official exams, participants pay the MSR membership fee of $75 per six months. This fee is charged separately every six months; however, the initial membership fee is charged in the first month of training. Members receive an official membership card from Japan. All registered members become part of the MSR Canada Branch. All fees are in Canadian Dollars.

2025 Enrollment

The enrollment form for 2025 is below. Please note we are restarting the MSR Online group classes for the first time since COVID.

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Training Fee and Membership Fee

The first six months' MSR Hombu membership fee (nonrefundable) will be added to the first month's training fee. Please note that for each member, subsequent hombu membership fees will be charged separately. Without an active membership, participants cannot participate in examinations. The monthly training fee will be charged to your credit card or PayPal account automatically once per month. All fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).

Monthly Online Group Lessons

$175.00 for first month then $100.00 for each month

Payment Method

Pay with Credit Card (Stripe)

Pay with PayPal

Training Subscription

By pressing purchase now, I agree to the monthly charge of CAD 100 until I cancel the subscription. I also agree to be charged the initial CAD 75 membership fee for Japan (which covers the first 6 months of membership) I understand that I cannot share my account details with others.

Training Disclaimer

Please note that Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada Branch as well as any person involved with Hekisuikan Martial Arts Inc. cannot be held liable for injury, permanent condition, death, and/or financial hardship to yourself and/or family members and/or relatives. Training occurs at your own risk. All members attest to having sufficient medical insurance as well as liability insurance to cover any damages to themselves or others as a result of training with Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada Branch. Any disrespectful behaviour during the online training will result in immediate termination of your membership and hamon from MSR in Japan.

Training Schedule

Every Second Sunday

Online Group Class, from 10 am to 11:30 am (Regina Time Zone), followed by a 20 minute Questions & Answers session.

Special Activity

Guests

From time-to-time we will invite other high-ranked Meifu Shinkage Ryu instructors (nidan and higher).

Masaki-ryu

Chris de Feijter is also a Masaki-ryu Keikokai leader, and by request, he is willing to also share Masaki-ryu Fundo Kusarijutsu skills.

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