ONLINE: May 15 – 17
The 5 Elements Online Retreat:
Introduction & Refresher to the Fundamentals
Led by Sensei Zen Takai, 16th Generation Samurai & Ninja Master
A 3-day immersive online training guided by Sensei Zen Takai, 16th-generation Samurai & Ninja Master.
This digital retreat serves as both an introduction for those preparing to journey to Japan and a refresher for existing students wishing to maintain their practice and go deeper.
Participants are guided back to their centre, deepening awareness and embodying the core principles of meditation in movement through the Five Elements teachings.
Drawing inspiration from the Japan Fundamentals Training, this experience brings the essence of Tsushima Island and the mountains of Fukuoka into your home – offering a structured, immersive pathway to reconnect with the teachings and continue your personal transformation.
The 5 Elements
EARTH
Grounding, stability, presence, centre
WATER
Flow, adaptability, emotional clarity
FIRE
Intention, courage, expression
WIND
Intuition, freedom, perspective
SKY
Vision, clarity, expanded awareness
What Participants Will Experience
Establish or deepen an embodied understanding of the 5 Elements
Learn or refine foundational sword movements
Reconnect to grounding, flow, courage, intuition, and clarity
Build or strengthen a personal daily practice
Flow, adaptability, and emotional regulation
Renewed presence, alignment, and inner strength
Contribution
USD $799 Per Person
INCLUDES
Full retreat access over 3-days
All live sessions
30-day access to recordings
Sword movement guidance
Closing Q&A with Sensei
Returning students enjoy
a special rate.
Limited Spaces | No Prior Experience Needed
A fully guided digital dojo experience, bringing the atmosphere and depth of Samurai practice into your home for the first time.
Live instruction, movement training, philosophy, and reflection, accessible from anywhere.
Reconnect to presence.
Live the 5 Elements.
Train with one of Japan’s last Samurai Masters.
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Sensei Zen Takai – Sensei’s Experience
Over recent years, Sensei has trained more than 280 senior leaders and entrepreneurs across three continents, guiding executives from organisations including Oxford University, Mastercard, Nestlé, and Breitling, as well as over 5,000 practitioners worldwide.
His experience includes:
- Executive sessions at Oxford University
- Leadership intensives across South America
- Programs for YPO chapters and global leadership groups
He has also been invited to speak and teach at prestigious wellness events and global platforms such as Mindvalley University, Younity, and Summit Series.