secrets of the samurai

Learn ancient tools for energizing your body, sharpening your mind and accessing a state of calm and balance no matter the situation

Do you often…

  • Feel mentally exhausted and depleted?

  • Feel stressed by everything you need to get done?

  • Struggle with sleep or feeling well rested?

  • Lack the presence, energy, and efficiency you desire?

Then we invite you to join this special “pop up” session with Japanese Samurai Masters Riichi Kitano and Masashi Odate and executive coaches Lauren Weinstein and Todd Jason.

You’ll learn:

  • Ancient techniques for dissolving stress in the moment

  • Powerful mindset shifts for improved focus and results

  • How Samurai sleep less than most of us (3 hours!) but still have full energy and vitality

  • How to maintain a strong, grounded presence at work and in your personal life

What People Are Saying

"We’re all still talking about our Samurai learnings and putting them into action! I'm especially loving my new morning routine for more energy!”

- Emily Sands, Head of Information, Stripe

"Everyone LOVED the Samurai! it was the highlight of the weekend at our leadership retreat. The Yin and Yang insight was particularly powerful for me. Thank you so much!"

- Rachel Lockett, Executive Coach, Alpine Investors

“"We were blown away by how much more strength and power we could have as leaders with such simple practices. This session was game-changing!”

- Adam Horowitz, Board of Directors, EO

  • Riichi Kitano

    Riichi Kitano (Kitano-sensei) is one of the most elite Japanese Samurai masters in the world today. He descends from a long Samurai lineage and practices the oldest form of Samurai martial arts, Katori Shinto Ryu. He splits his time between the United States and Japan, working with top CEOs, leaders, Olympic athletes, and more, helping them achieve their peak performance.

  • Masashi Odate

    Masashi Odate is the most advanced student of Kitano-sensei's. He’s been studying and teaching with him for over 20 years and often travels with him to Japan for their leadership training.. He also descends from a long Samurai lineage and has committed himself to share Katori Shinto Ryu wisdom, which has a special emphasis on leadership and character development.

  • Lauren Weinstein

    Lauren Weinstein is an executive coach who taught one of the most popular classes at the Stanford Graduate School of Business - The Essentials of Strategic Communication. She now works with leaders from top companies, including Google, Nike, Airbnb, and more, and has a popular TEDTalk “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” that is approaching 3 million views.

  • Todd Jason

    Todd Jason is a transformative coach and community leader who’s spent the last two decades creating world-class curriculum to help people live their best lives. He’s worked closely with many of the world’s top teachers, including Tony Robbins, Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, and more. His programs have reached over 10 million people globally.