研修

From Desk-Bound Stress to Embodied Leadership

2026年02月24日 - 14時00分 ~ 17時00分 (UTC+9)

CCI France Japon, Nihonbashi Honcho Ys Building, L'Espace 1F, 2-chōme-2-2 Nihonbashi honchō Chuo City, 103-0023, Tokyo

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言語 :
English

申込み締切 : 2026年02月20日 - 18時00分 (UTC+9)

参加費 : CCIFJ Member 45.000 JPY (excluding VAT)
Non-Member 55.000 JPY (excluding VAT)

For cancellation made one week before the training, we would ask you to send a substitute, otherwise we will apply a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made on the previous day and the day of the seminar will be fully charged.
CCIFJ is reserving the right to cancel or shift to another appropriate date if the minimum number of registrants is not satisfied.

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Build Samurai-like focus and energy with Nanba: simple movement techniques that reset posture, sharpen the mind, and boost daily performance.

FROM DESK-BOUND STRESS TO EMBODIED LEADERSHIP

Date: February 24, 2026 (Tue) | Time: 2PM - 5PM

Language: English

Overview

In the high-pressure environment of modern business, "sitting has become the new smoking," leading to physical stagnation, mental fatigue, and a disconnection between mind and body. How did the Samurai maintain unwavering focus and physical readiness in life-or-death situations? They utilized Nanba—a unique method of movement and physical finesse.

In this interactive seminar, William Reed (Willem), a long-time resident of Japan and a master of Samurai Arts, will reveal how the ancient wisdom of the "Renaissance Samurai" can be applied to 21st-century challenges. Drawing from the "Art of Nanba" and the "Renaissance Samurai's Blueprint for Peak Performance," you will learn how to replace modern stress with "Physical Finesse."

This workshop goes beyond theory. You will learn the secrets of the "Victory Insect" (The Dragonfly) - revered by Samurai for its ability to move instantly in any direction without "abiding" or getting stuck. By mastering these biomechanics, you will learn to navigate "Nanba" (literally "Trouble Spots") in business with the grounded presence and vitality of a Samurai.

Training Content

The Art of Nanba: Understanding the three core principles of Samurai movement—Don't Twist, Don't Force, Don't Disconnect—to eliminate energy leakage.
The Renaissance Samurai's Blueprint: How to integrate Physical Finesse (Body), Mental Discipline (Mind), and Modern Innovation (Tools) for peak performance.
The Dragonfly Secret: Applying the "Non-Abiding Mind" of the Samurai's Kachimushi (Victory Insect) to business agility and decision-making.
Self-Tuning Techniques: Practical methods to instantly reset your posture and mindset using the "Nanba Quick Step" and "Samurai Walk."
From "Fitness" to "Finesse": Moving from the skeletal structure (bones and sacrum) rather than muscular force to sustain energy throughout the workday.

Methodology

This seminar is highly interactive and experiential.

Lecture & Visualization: Engaging presentation on the history and philosophy of Samurai culture and Nanba.
Practical Demonstration: Live demonstration of the stability and power differences between "Modern Walking" and "Nanba Walking."
Bodywork & Exercises: Participants will practice simple, non-strenuous movements (suitable for office attire) to experience immediate changes in stability and core strength.
Q&A: Open forum to discuss applying these principles to specific leadership and lifestyle challenges.

Target Audience

Executives and managers seeking sustainable energy and mental clarity.
Professionals experiencing burnout or physical fatigue from sedentary work.
Anyone interested in Japanese culture, Samurai wisdom, and somatic mindfulness.

TRAINER

William Reed - Director, WA no Mori
https://wanomori.c-s-value.jp/en/
Renaissance Samurai and Ambassador of Japanese Culture

William Reed is a Renaissance Samurai and a bilingual professional communicator with over four decades of experience in Japan. He is dedicated to sharing practical wisdom from Japanese culture through teaching, speaking, and writing.

Academic: Professor of Japan Studies at the International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University and Juntendo University Faculty of Liberal Arts (FILA)

Martial Arts: 8th-Dan in Aikido (Yuishinkai), 2nd-Dan in Iaido (Mugairyu), and a Tokubetsu Shihan (Special Master Instructor) in Nanba, the Art of Physical Finesse.
Cultural Arts: 10th-Dan in Shodo (Calligraphy) and Vice-Chairman of the Japan Calligraphy Education Association.
Media: Regular commentator on Yamanashi Broadcast Television, TEDx Speaker (TEDxKG, TEDxTrondheim), and author of bestsellers including The Art of World Class Presentations and Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink.

CONTACT

Alice Frantz - Learning & Development Manager
a.frantz@ccifj.or.jp