Shinyu Leadership`

Embodied Leadership for Meaningful Work

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Experiential leadership development rooted in Aikido and Japanese martial principles.
We help teams cultivate presence, responsibility, and human connection in complex work environments.

Led by Lawrence Warry – 6th Dan Aikikai, 30+ years of Aikido practice, and 12+ years of leadership training experience.

12+ years of experience
100+ teams trained
Public, private, and non-profit organisations in the Netherlands and internationally

Trusted by organisations seeking depth, clarity, and sustainable leadership.

About Shinyu Leadership

100+

Teams Trained

12+

Years Experience

Shinyu Leadership bridges traditional Japanese martial principles with modern leadership practice.
Our work is grounded, experiential, and human – focusing on how people show up, relate, and take responsibility under pressure.

We don’t teach techniques to control others.
We cultivate awareness, alignment, and the ability to act without force.

Past and present clients of Shinyu:

  • Interior Ministry of The Netherlands

  • Ministry of Finance of The Netherlands

  • Hoshizaki Europe B.V.

  • PcW The Netherlands

  • QBE Insurance, USA

  • ING The Netherlands

  • Johnson & Johnson, NL

  • EFC, Embodied Facilitators Course, UK

  • Vision-Box, Portugal

Our Philosophy

We believe leadership is not something you apply, but something you embody.

Through physical experience and guided reflection, participants learn to:

  • Stay present under pressure

  • Communicate with clarity and respect

  • Recognise patterns of avoidance, control, and responsibility

  • Act decisively without aggression

This learning is felt in the body first – and carried back into daily work.

Services

Transform your team with our proven leadership and team-building programs

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

How We Work With Teams

Transform your team through experiential leadership programmes designed to meet real organisational challenges.

Aikido in Business

For leadership teams exploring presence, alignment, and non-forceful influence

Aikido principles are translated into workplace contexts, helping leaders:

  • Navigate conflict without escalation

  • Lead through connection rather than authority

  • Maintain balance in complex situations

The Samurai Game®

For teams seeking insight into responsibility, trust, and systemic behaviour.

An immersive leadership simulation inspired by Samurai culture and Aikido, revealing:

  • How responsibility is taken – or avoided

  • How systems reward or undermine leadership

  • How pressure influences ethical decision-making

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Testimonials

Hear from leaders who transformed their teams with Shinyu Leadership

Alex Smith

A huge opportunity to 'know' yourself differently, to reevaluate and honor yourself and others in new ways."

Marie-Jose Hakens, Psychologist

"An immersive experience without distractions. A great way for people to connect in a playful manner."

Thomas van den Heuve, Manager at Johnson & Johnson

★★★★★

"An intense experience that gave me interesting insights about myself and allowed me to reconnect to the moment."

Micah Hrehovcsik, Senior Game Designer

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Contact Us!
Address

George Gershwinplein 1, 1082MT, Amsterdam, NL

Contact

+31 618144004
info@shinyuembody.org

Shinyu Enhancing Life Through Leadership Practices and Aikido.