Chris de Feijter is a Meifu Shinkage RyuShihan-dai and 3rd Dan black belt instructor in Meifu Shinkage Ryu, holding an official teaching certification from the current headmaster, Yasuyuki Otsuka-Soke. He has been studying Japanese martial arts for more than 45 years, including Judo, various karate styles, Masaki-ryu Nakajima-ha, as well as the various ryuha embedded in NIHON-DEN KOBU-DŌ BUSHIN KAI (武心会) school in Japan.
In late summer 2014, Chris pioneered Meifu Shinkage Ryu in Saskatchewan, Canada, establishing the region's first training group (Keikokai). After an intensive five-month period of advanced training, he orchestrated a milestone event: Canada's first Meifu Shinkage Ryu Seminar in March 2015, led by Otsuka-Sensei himself. In summer of 2017, the Keikokai transformed into the MSR Canada Branch.
MSR Canada Branch presence flourished across Canada, with seminars expanding through Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Our most recent Canadian event took place in Saskatchewan during winter 2023, marking continued growth in the region.
To maintain authenticity and advance my practice, I make regular training trips to Japan for the Meifu Shinkage Ryu Training Camps in spring and fall. In addition, when possible, I also travel to Japan during the summer months. These visits include invaluable personal instruction sessions with Otsuka-Soke, the current headmaster of Meifu Shinkage Ryu.
Meifu Shinkage Ryu Canada Branch has been offering online classes since 2018, making this traditional martial art accessible to students across North America. This virtual training format eliminates geographical barriers and accommodates diverse schedules, welcoming both novice and experienced practitioners while building a digital learning community.
In the beginning, that is okay! You can substitute a fundo kusari with a metal dog collar, and Bo-Shuriken with a set of Japanese chopsticks.
Yes, children aged 12 and up can become "junior" members with MSR and pay a reduced memvership fee. They can then train along with you at no extra training fee cost.
Children between 8 and 12 can join the MSR Canada SHURIKENDO® program, specifically designed for this target group.
MSR Canada Branch has invested in high quality streaming equipment, using a Sony A6500 with a E PZ 10-20mm F4 lens and quality lights.
No, you can attend from your phone, tablet, or laptop as long as the instructor can clearly see your movements.
Yes, each session is recorded, so even if you cannot attend, you can watch the recording afterwards and shadow the training in your own time. Recordings are provided in the secure MSR Canada Branch Community.
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