The Samurai Game
Presented by Jordan Wollin
The Samurai Game® is an intense and interactive simulation where you are taken back in time to medieval Japan and play the role of ancient Samurai!
Prepare to engage in an EPIC battle!
As a participant in the The Samurai Game®, you will be a Samurai in an army that battles against an opposing army though of a series of one on one interactions in a symbolic manner. Each battle is as much about having victory over yourself as it is defeating your opponent. Fast paced with unpredictable outcomes, these battles allow participants to call on their inner strengths; such as perseverance, centeredness, courage, integrity, and honor. Safety is at the forefront of the simulation and the battles are not physically intensive. Anyone can participate. These one on one battles continue until one army is defeated, bringing the simulation to a dramatic end! Join us and bring out your inner warrior!
About The Samurai Game®?
This simulation is design to be a mirror for one’s life. It gives you the opportunity to experience yourself and your reactions to dilemmas and stressful situations in an intense, but safe environment, surrounded by like-minded people that also want to gain more self-awareness. You’ll have opportunity to use this unique experience to explore questions such as:
- Am I living my life with integrity, honor, and dignity?
- Am I accessing all the potential courage inside me during times of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, or stress?
- Am I centered and balanced in my life?
After the battle is over, there will be a debrief session. This could very well be the most important part of The Samurai Game® as it allows you to reflect on your experience and explore how to integrate your learnings into your life. You’ll have opportunity to share with others what self-awareness you’re gaining as well as hear back from them. Doing this through a group experience helps increase the magnitude of your integrations. Everyone grows together!
The Samurai Game® provides a unique experience each time it is played, given the unpredictable nature of the simulation. It’s also fascinating and fun! Combine this with the idea that the circumstance of our lives are always changing, The Samurai Game® is an experience that can be repeated time and again to continue to pursue and practice personal growth! Get your journey started!
What benefits may I get from this experience?
There are many benefits to participating in The Samurai Game.
- Increased awareness of your core values
- Learn to remain committed when there is no guarantee of success
- Gain new understanding about your patterns in life
- Practice honor, integrity, and dignity so that you may elevate these traits in your life
- Increase outlook on the value and vividness of life
- And so much more!
The Samurai Game is an opportunity. You’ll have the chance to push yourself, face yourself, and decide who you want to be as a person going forward. Just like any other opportunity, the amount of benefit coming out of it is directly impacted by the amount of effort you put in. Nothing has prepared you for this intense experience, but awaiting on the other side is living the life of a warrior. Will you come challenge yourself?
Origins of The Samurai Game®
The Samurai Game® was developed by George Leonard, a WWII bomber pilot and a pioneer in the realm of human potential. He’s been credited with coining the phrase “Human Potential Movement”. His inspiration for developing The Samurai Game® came when he was reflecting on why so many people feel their most vivid sense of aliveness during life-or-death situations, such when he and his bomber crew were conducting missions in WWII. He started forming the idea for a way to recreate an experience where people may be able to feel that aliveness. The next time he was at his Aikido dojo, he led the students in the first iteration of what would become The Samurai Game®. Over time, George refined the game, leading it to become the intense, symbolic life-or-death experience it is today!
George Leonard
About your Facilitator
Jordan Wollin first took The Samurai Game® as a participant under certified trainer Keith Bentz. During Jordan’s first experience, he learned that in an attempt to “follow the rules” he placed extra restrictions on himself that limited his potential results, which lead to him to reflect on other areas of his life where he limits himself in the same way. He also got to learn methods of mentally grounding himself, experience being present in the moment, practice mind-over-matter, and produce intentional results in events that were seemingly chance.
After his his first amazing adventure as a participant, Jordan then became support staff for Keith in The Samurai Game® multiple times, to give back and help create the experience for new participants. It was such a fun and rewarding endeavor for him! As Jordan continued to staff and coach various personal development courses, it became more and more clear to him that facilitating group courses aligns with his higher purpose in life. As such, he decided to take the leap and become certified to facilitate the intense and high gravitas course that is The Samurai Game®!
Now Jordan is excited to be creating his own classes and bringing this amazing adventure to others! He is also available to facilitate The Samurai Game® at corporate events or within larger seminar/retreat experiences. With a service mindset, he would love to be a part of your personal growth journey as you push yourself to new limits, gain self-awareness, and develop a life of honor, integrity, dignity, and courage!
Coach Jordan Wollin
Join The Next Class
Our next class is going to be the weekend of March 15th and 16th.
Tuition $395 per person (group discount available for 5 or more)
Hours are as follows:
- Saturday March 15th, 10am to 8pm (may let out earlier)
- Sunday March 16th, 10am to 6pm
Location:
- Tuscany Suites and Casino
- 255 E Flamingo Rd
- Las Vegas NV 89169
Please look through the FAQs below details on the mechanics of the class.
There are planned breaks of 15-20 minutes every 2-2.5 hours. On Saturday there will be a dinner break of ~1.5 hours before the main game takes place. On Sunday there will be a lunch break of ~1.5 hours in the middle of the day.
Yes, there is light physical activity during the game prep and the game itself. The low challenge level is such that an average person can fully participate and have a great time. A person may still participate if they have physical impairments as there are a variety of challenges during the battle, many of which are not physical in nature. If any activity comes up that a participant does not feel safe to engage in, they are encouraged to take care of their body! They may become an observer during that portion.
It’s recommended that you bring water in a container with a lid, as well as snacks for the breaks. You may bring a notebook on Sunday, though extra notebooks will be on hand if you don’t.
Recommended attire is clothing that is easy to move around in, given the physical nature of the game. Also, an extra layer in case the facility gets cold.
In addition to being a WWII bomber pilot and Human Potential pioneer, he was an author of many books, a Chief Editor for look magazine, and one of the most published writers for Look and Esquire Magazines. In the 1970’s he began to learn Aikido, a Japanese martial art. He eventually co-founded an Aikido dojo (gym) in Mill Valley California and went on to earn a 5th degree black belt. He also traveled extensively, educating people on human potential and being a proponent of personal growth.
Time magazine referred to George as “the Grandfather of the Human Potential Movement.” He created Leonard Energy Training (LET), co-founded Integral Transformative Practice International (ITPI) and was President Emeritus of Esalen Institute. Most human potential training organizations around the world find their roots in the work and writings of George Leonard.
George developed The Samurai Game and in 1977, he copyrighted it. George passed away in 2010 and the rights to The Samurai Game® are now owned by the Leonard Family Trust.
Yes! You can become an affiliate for The Samurai Game presented by Jordan Wollin! Current affiliate fee is $100 per enrollment. If you encourage 4 people to join, you’ve paid for your own tuition to class. I believe in helping those that help me, so let’s rise together!
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The Samurai Game®, including any production that is based on or derived from content of The Samurai Game® (e.g., title changes, character name changes, etc.) may only be produced by certified Samurai Game Facilitators who are authorized by Samurai Game Associates, LLC.
A current listing of certified facilitators of The Samurai Game® is available at www.SamuraiGame.org
Yes, if you notify us of your cancellation more than seven days before the date of class, we will refund you 75% of your tuition. If you cancel in 2-7 days, we will refund 50% of your tuition. There will be no refund for cancellations the day before or no-shows. Alternatively, you may transfer your tuition to a future class. This policy is meant to hold people to their integrity in regards to being present, as there needs to be a minimum number of people in class to make it a fulfilling experience.