Michiel Boere began his study of Shinkendo, Toyama-ryu Battojutsu and Kobujutsu at the Shinbukan Dojo in Amsterdam under Brent Hire Sensei in 2003, where he currently teaches Shinkendo.

Michiel Boere has the following student and instructor licenses:

• Shinkendo: Chuden Renshi Kaku / Ren-e
• Toyama-ryu Battojutsu: Shodan