A small, not-for-profit dōjō for thoughtful, non-competitive training, with direct teaching connections to Japan.
Primarily adult training. Live online MSR.
Our connection to Japan: Sasagawa dōjō, Chiba
A clear place to begin. We learn through kata: structured forms practised alone or with a partner. Training emphasises careful technique, understanding, and your own progress.
Where & when
La Ronge, Saskatchewan. Training is by appointment, so get in touch with Chris before you visit.
Who can begin
Primarily adults. Beginners are welcome. Ask about sword training for youth.
Online training
Meifu Shinkage Ryū is taught live online. Ask Chris about formats, and about online study in the other schools.
Fees & equipment
Chris will go over current fees with you. Equipment can wait until you have talked.
Different paths, a shared commitment to practice. Four main areas of study, with additional unarmed training in Nihon Jūjutsu and Karatejutsu.
明府真影流
Shurikenjutsu & small weapons
A modern Japanese school centred on bō-shuriken, fundō-kusari, and shōken.
Adults, La Ronge & live online
武心流
Tō-jutsu, Tai-jutsu, Buki-jutsu
Sword, body, and weapons methods brought together in one Bushin Kai curriculum.
Bushin Kai
戸山流
Mukaida-ha, Japanese sword
A distinct Japanese sword school preserved within Bushin Kai, alongside Bushin Ryū.
Bushin Kai, Mukaida-ha
正木流
Kusarijutsu & restraining arts
A classical tradition associated with Edo-period law enforcement.
Adults, in-person training
柔術
Unarmed movement
Leverage, locks, throws, and the use of momentum. A foundation in unarmed movement for adult students.
Adults
空手術
Striking methods & forms
Essential striking methods and forms, taught for understanding and personal development. For adults.
Adults
More ways to begin. Adults can discuss combining armed and unarmed practice into a broader program.
Ninja Kids is taking a break for 2026 to 2027.
Personal instruction, supported by continued study.
Chris de Feijter is Hekisuikan’s head instructor, a board member of the Nihon-den Kobudō Bushin Kai, and chief of the Meifu Shinkage Ryū Canada Branch.
Meifu Shinkage Ryū
Shihan, 4th danTeaching certification from Ōtsuka Sōke
Bushin Kai schools
Bushin Ryū Bu-jutsu Heihō, 2nd danToyama Ryū Mukaida-ha, 2nd danShintō Musō Ryū Mikawa Yoneno-ha, 1st dan
Masaki Ryū
Shoden licence (初伝)Licensed instructor under Nakajima Sōke
Hekisuikan is an official Canadian branch of Nihon-den Kobudō Bushin Kai, founded by Mukaida Takeshi and led by Marco Pilato (Bushin Taketoshi), Chairman and Sō-Shihan. Chris studies privately with Pilato Sō-Shihan.
Hekisuikan is home to the official MSR Canada Branch, with a direct teaching connection to Ōtsuka Yasuyuki Sōke.
A classical tradition from the Ōgaki domain, transmitted here through the teaching line of Nakajima Michio Sōke.
Chris de FeijterHekisuikan, La Ronge
You can begin with a question.
Tell us which school interests you and whether you prefer La Ronge or live online MSR instruction. It is fine to be unsure.
Talk through your questions, when you are free, and what a first session looks like.
Settle on a program, fees and equipment, then register.
“The way Chris has everything set up makes online lessons actually advantageous.”
A little curiosity, a place to begin. Choose a school or “Not sure yet,” then send your question. Chris will reply by email.
La Ronge, Saskatchewan Prefer email? [email protected]No. Beginners are welcome. If anything might affect your training, let Chris know and he will find a good place for you to start.
Nothing yet. What you need depends on the school and how far along you are, so ask Chris before buying a uniform or equipment. Sword beginners start with a wooden bokutō; iaitō and sharp swords come later, with the instructor’s permission.
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