明府真影流 · Shurikenjutsu & small weapons
Meifu Shinkage Ryū
A modern Japanese school of small weapons, taught through Hekisuikan’s MSR Canada Branch.
Practice
Bō-shuriken · fundō-kusari · shōken
Teaching
Chris de Feijter · Shihan, 4th dan
Format
La Ronge & live online
Three primary arts, not only throwing
Meifu Shinkage Ryū is a modern Japanese martial school with roots in older small-weapons traditions. Its Canadian branch identifies three primary arts:
Bō-shurikenjutsu: the study of straight throwing spikes. The school’s bō-shuriken differ from the star-shaped objects commonly associated with the word shuriken.
Fundō-kusarijutsu: weighted-chain methods studied through kata. Canadian practice uses designated safety versions rather than simply adopting the equipment seen in photographs from Japan.
Shōkenjutsu: small hand-held weapon methods, including tools designed for this part of the curriculum. Rounded safety versions are used as students begin this study.
Supporting and later study
The Canada Branch also lists hanbōjutsu, tōjutsu heiyōwaza (sword-related combined practice), and other small weapons as auxiliary arts. This wider syllabus gives the primary arts context; it is not a requirement to learn or purchase every tool at the outset.
In person or live online
Hekisuikan offers adult training in La Ronge and live online MSR instruction. The Canada Branch provides private and group online formats; current availability and arrangements are confirmed directly with Chris.
Before starting online practice, discuss your space, target arrangements, safety requirements and equipment with Chris.
Beginners are welcome to enquire. Start by describing your experience, location and preferred format, rather than buying equipment first.
The Canada Branch
Chris established the Saskatchewan group in 2014 and hosted Ōtsuka Sensei’s first Canadian seminar in 2015. The group became the official MSR Canada Branch in 2017, with live online instruction beginning in 2018.
He holds teaching certification from Ōtsuka Yasuyuki Sōke and continues his study in Japan. His current Hekisuikan qualification is Shihan, 4th dan.
Inside the practice
Camp photographs courtesy of Meifu Shinkage Ryū Canada. Select any photo for a larger view.
Begin at Hekisuikan
Contact Chris about current in-person, private online, or group online options, and the space and equipment you will need.
Safety fundō-kusari · $35
A special safety version of the fundō-kusari is used in Canada. Contact Chris to purchase one.