Programs & Executive Seminars

Shibumi in Japanese means "effortless perfection" refines simplicity; it is the swan
floating on the lake, active, dynamic, yet serene, and full of grace.

This program is designed for executives who are dedicated to working in today's fast-paced and pressure-filled business environment, particularly in the sophisticated business world of the Pacific Basin, where the attributes of effortless perfection are revered. The techniques taught are also very useful in any area of today's business in the United States. Shannon Kawika Phelps will help today's executive hone the inner strengths and resourcefulness needed to attain composure under pressure and success on every competitive level.

Kawika brings to bear techniques that have endured for centuries in the Pacific Basin, including martial arts, to cultivate a deeper insight into human behavior through the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions. Dealing in the international business world, conventional wisdom can fall short. Kawika realizes that just being a "people person" falls shallow in the face of high-powered international entrepreneurs. He wants to put the "arrows in your quiver" which will make you a highly regarded "corporate warrior".

Shibumi - At the center of Japanese art, poetry and warfare, it is the feeling of effortless perfection. The aura of a Japanese tea garden, the simple magnificence of a Zen temple, the flawless dance of a Samurai swordsman - all are encompassed in the concept of Shibumi. For the Japanese corporate executive, Shibumi remains the heart of his daily "warfare". The poetry of negotiation, the art of the deal, the battle for market share. All are practiced today with the same resourcefulness and grace that the Samurai ancestors practiced their martial dance. This is no mere modern myth. The quest for Shibumi - that moment when the pieces fall into place and victory is assured - is a part of the warrior heritage, culture and philosophy - indeed part of the warrior spirit.

THE MASTER MATTERS

Shibumi offers an answer - a program which provides complete training for the corporate warrior under the watchful eyes of a master with an extraordinary breadth of understanding of Pacific Basin martial arts and philosophy. Kawika has had decades of training in the most sophisticated and complete martial arts in existence - his martial arts lineage embraces self defense not only in the physical world, but in the mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions. From the physical teaching of certain martial arts techniques, energy concentration and meditation, you will learn the basics of Oriental etiquette and thought, and physical and psychological self-defense. Learning the "hows and whys" of Asian thinking from the inside will instill full confidence in competing in the Pacific Basin, and create immeasurable advantages in competing domestically.

Shibumi is a program which can also offer both physical and emotional rejuvenation. It will provide a lasting plan for sharpening competitive skills, maintaining emotional stability and physical grace under pressure, and developing a heightened sense of resourcefulness and confidence. Shibumi is not to be confused with any of the "new age" programs which falsely promote the benefits of a simplistic "feel good" or "self actualization" philosophy. Yet, as a participant you will come to understand that success is found within yourself, through immersion in proven techniques to focus concentration and harness the misunderstood and underutilized energy inside ourselves. The program will additionally provide insights into balancing your personal and professional life, the emotional and the mental - in other words, to come closer to Shibumi, the equilibrium that allows you to engage in battle in business with tranquillity, and to succeed with dignity and grace.

The Programs:

1. A Taste of Shibumi: An intense 6 hour program given in one or two sessions. Streamlined to cover the bare essentials, this program will provide valuable insights into competing in the Pacific Basin or domestically, focusing on the development of the attributes of composure under pressure. You will practice martial exercises dedicated to stimulating, inspiring and rejuvenating your inner will power! This course will provide a broader grounding in oriental thought as expressed in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, Sun Tzu's The Art of War and Musashi's Book of Five Rings. This is focus training in understanding and harnessing the physical, emotional and mental resources expressed through the Warrior Spirit. · $600 per person (minimum of 10 in each class)

2. Shibumi Immersion: A comprehensive 3 or 5 day course designed to provide in-depth training in Oriental thought and etiquette, and physical training in martial arts techniques designed to promote energy and awareness. Course includes: Morning Chi Gong, Feng Shui of the Mind meditation, Rooting Pine Chi Gong, Awareness Training, Self Defense Training, guest lectures, nutrition tips, personal consultations and Samurai Swordsmanship. Develop your cutting edge! · 3 day course - $1,100 per person (minimum of 10 in each class) · 5 day course - $2,000 per person (minimum of 10 in each class)

3. Feng Shui of the Mind: A 6 hour course in one session. For thousands of years, Feng Shui - the concept of rearranging our environment to re-direct the energy flow for better balance - has been an integral part of Chinese culture. Feng Shui of the Mind is a dynamic system merging ancient Oriental philosophy with modern psychological techniques. A program that consists of exercise and guided meditation designed to balance the energy of the mind, Feng Shui of the Mind will allow you alternatively to summon your potential energy or to set aside the stresses of the day and slip into revitalizing relaxation. The program is dedicated to the elimination of stress and the enhancement of intellectual performance and emotional strength through nutrition and exercise. · $500 per person (minimum of 10 in each class)

4. A Taste of Warrior Ways - Women's Weekend: (no martial arts experience required) A 2 day and 2 night program of intensive training designed especially for women. Mothers, housewives, professional workers, students and women of all ages receive in-depth training in awareness skills and "do's and don'ts" in safe, practical daily living. We address the "unwitting accomplice" syndrome by exposing habits that can get you into trouble and teaching habits that can keep you out of trouble. We explore the "yeah but…" and the "what if's?…" issues that you always wanted to ask. We also incorporate no-nonsense, practical, immediate response techniques that are proven effective without the need of athletic skills. Among Kawika Sensei's long list of credentials is his background in teaching U.S. Embassy staff personnel around the world the requirements of awareness, kidnap prevention and self defense in foreign environments. He brings this experience and much more to you in this in-depth program. · $950 per person (minimum of 10 in each class)

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