THE SAMURAI GAME®

The Samurai Game® is a highly challenging, intense leadership and team simulation within which individuals and teams are called upon to exercise resourcefulness, decisiveness, honor, dignity, integrity, risk-taking, selfless service and personal commitment in a series of fast-moving, highly uncertain situations that make up the Game's battlefield. And a battlefield it is.

In this amazing experience, the Game's opening invites each participant to cross a psychological boundary and step into the unfamiliar world of being a medieval Samurai warrior. Players form two teams (armies) that will face each other in a series of individual, one-on-one contests. Every match is symbolic, and while involving no significant physical contact, demands much in the way of commitment, focus, centeredness, personal integrity, and team support.

Throughout the contests participants are encouraged to summon forth their warrior spirit, gain personal control and focus, and act with courage and determination to prevail or face defeat (symbolic death). At the same time, everyone is encouraged to engage opponents with the kind of respect, compassion, and honor usually displayed by lifes true champions.

The pace is fast. Tough decisions must be made quickly. The ever-changing environment simulates the intensity of actual combat. The Samurai Game® models very well the forces of radical change. How will the individual and the organization respond: with warrior-like resourcefulness or with low engagement? In this way, the Samurai Game® presents a series of fascinating examples of how we choose to fully engage (or not) with the challenges in our workplaces and our lives, and to what degree are we willing act decisively and with integrity to get the results we need.

The Game® builds to a Final Contest where only a few players are left to continue. At this incredible moment, players must choose what will happen in the face of uncertainty. Will a series of final battles unfold or will a dignified surrender occur and at what costs?

Developed by the prolific human potential author and martial artist George Leonard, the Samurai Game® is a unique, and arguably one of the most intense learning experiences that companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and individuals can participate in. You will be talking about it and making connections to it for years to come.

Details:

Minimum number of participants: 25
Timeframe: 2 days recommended, however the Game® can be delivered in less time. Please contact Challenge U for more information.

 

Testimonials from participants of The Samurai Game®

"I played the samurai game as a daimyo (leader of an army), and found that my experience paralleled my professional life. The beauty of the simulation is that its events are highly accelerated and their consequences highly exaggerated. The simulation of the game placed me in a high-pressure situation, where I was required to make quick decisions and see the consequences of those decisions. This quickly revealed both the strengths and weaknesses of my decision-making processes. Thanks for a great experience!"

"It was a pleasure for me to participate in the event. Today I am noticing that I feel a lot more powerful and have a lot of confidence in my abilities. I have a feeling that this effect will always be with me. That was a huge breakthrough for me. To have the opportunity to participate in this event is a blessing and a gift. Thank you."

"Thank you for inviting me to play this game with you. What an experience! I never thought that I could learn so much so fast. The game was simple and fun, yet the lessons were very valuable. Who would have thought that I could learn integrity, discipline, honor, loyalty, and respect in such a short time? I also experienced a power within myself that I never have experienced before. As a result I have been more professional and effective at work and in the activities I enjoy on my personal time. Thank you so much. This experience is priceless."

"The Samurai Game brought out the leader in me. I learned through personal experience that day that I am a very capable leader AND team player. In the process of this game, I not only learned to trust myself, but I had a bonding experience with my team as well and trust them more. I learned that they are capable leaders and have a new friendship and respect for them too! I learned how to operate in my life from a grounded center. I don't know if anybody else has times in his or her business or professional lives where that has immense value, but I sure do. I had a blast too! If you want a QUANTUUM LEAP for your team or in your life; BE A SAMURAI NOW!"

"The retreat was incredible. Playing the Samurai Game was one of the most moving experiences of my life and I've had a bunch. Thank you so much for having the forethought to plan such an event. I've already started using some of the new techniques I learned."

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