Zen Samurai

Zen Takai was born into the distinguished “Zen” Samurai lineage, a family tradition that has continued for 16 generations.

His family’s heritage traces back to Hattori Hanzo, the legendary ninja leader of the 16th century. He learned directly from his father, a Samurai leader in Japan. As the last heir of the lineage, Zen was entrusted by his father with the mission of sharing the teachings of his ancestors with the world. Since 2020, he has traveled to more than 20 countries, teaching at places including University of Oxford and many other locations around the world.