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Weapons of the Samurai Samurai weapons, Samurai armors and the
Samurai way of life, hold a fascinating sway on the imagination. This site provides
comprehensive details on the samurai, their weapons and almost everything having to do
with these legendary warriors.
Samurai, the historically famous warriors of Japan, were known for their bravery, sense of honor, fighting skills and, of course, for their elaborate armors and weapons. They were an elite class of warriors who loyally served their masters, the daimyo. Though thought of as, basically, the classic, essential soldier, most Samurai were well-educated and highly versed in literature and the fine arts. They had many pursuits outside of the arts of war. Samurai were, in general, followers of Bushido - which translates as "Way of the Warrior." They studied Confucianism and Buddhism to form a code of conduct which guided their actions on the battlefield and off. Samurai were skilled in the use of a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, knives, spears and guns; but their most famous weapon and their symbol was the sword. Thanks to countless romantic representations in movies, the word, Samurai, has come to signify the superhuman warrior. Actually the word finds its root in samorau (or saburau). This is a verb in Japanese that means "to serve". History tells us that the Samurai first came into being out of the need by the feudal lords of Japan to have skilled, armored bodyguards to protect themselves from robbers and the warriors of rival clans. Over time, the samurai (also known as Bushi) became a class unto themselves, creating new power structures in Japanese society with elaborate traditions. However, traditions, no matter how strong, can hold up against the inevitable changes in societies. The Samurai warrior clan slowly slipped into decay and then into extinction, due mostly to the abolishing of feudalism in the late 1800s. As the Japanese began to centralize their government, they also combined the many small armies of the land into one national army. And without feudal lords to protect, who would need the services of a specialized "bodyguard?" Still the Samurai lives in legend and in our imagination, today, as true warriors to be respected and admired. And along with the soldiers who used them, the Samurai weapons and armor continue to awe people due to both their artistic appeal as well as their practical uses. About the Author: Scott Harker is the publisher of several websites including: Sherlock Holmes Pastiches, Houdini, The Telescope Store, Meditation - The inner Journey, and On The Hook | Fishing Supplies.
News About SamuraiExport-Import Bank of Korea sold 100 billion yen ($1.2 billion) of Samurai bonds, a record offering of such notes from a Korean borrower. POLICE recovered three samurai swords and two machetes from the homes of alleged drug dealers during a series of raids in west Edinburgh. The Vadnais Heights man smashed furniture, threatened to cut off his girlfriend's head with a samurai sword and screamed at her 10-year-old son. Salt Lake City cops investigate samurai sword attack By bob mims The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 17, 2012 02:28PM MDT Salt Lake City police were looking for a samurai sword-wielding suspect in an altercation that left a man with a slashed leg. Detective Carlie Wiechman said Thursday that the 20-year-old victim was treated at a local hospital following the assault about 3 p.m. Wednesday in ... Salt Lake City cops investigate alleged samurai sword attack By bob mims The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 17, 2012 02:28PM MDT Salt Lake City police were looking for a samurai sword-wielding suspect in connection with an alleged altercation that left a man with a slashed leg. Detective Carlie Wiechman said Thursday that the 20-year-old victim was treated at a local hospital following the ... The second downloadable content pack for "Total War: SHOGUN 2", Fall of the Samurai deals, naturally, with the end of the samurai era and the beginnings of modern Japan. Mexico started marketing a sale of Samurai bonds without guarantee that will be priced this month, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Oddly enough, you can buy samurai swords on Amazon. (Credit: Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) The FBI must prepare its agents for most things. However, it might have been a first when special agent Jonathan MacDonald and colleagues forced their way into the Palm Coast, Fla., home of Kamil Mezalka, whom they suspected of being involved in child pornography. For their report claims that ... A MAN was attacked with a Samurai sword in a violent car-jacking in Girrawheen last night when the armed offender demanded the keys to his Mercedes. A local videographer was recognized for his Samurai-like spirit Monday afternoon at Hart’s Hill Inn. Kirk Tupaj, of New Hartford, received an Honorary Black Belt Certificate from the American Martial Arts Institute for his role in creating videos and books showing people with disabilities how to defend themselves.
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