The Power Of The Samurai

Imagine, more than thousands of years ago a class of professional warriors arose, who swore oaths of loyalty to noble lords and fought to the death to defend them in battle. The time was about 1000-1400 CE (Doc. 1). Both Europe and Japan have feudalistic societies at this point in time (Doc. A).

The first way that samurais were superior in battles was through there strong tools. In the video “Samurai Showdown” by Terry Schappert it states, “no other weapon was more commonly associated with the samurai than the katana which was considered the soul of the warrior”. This quote shows that the katana was the most common tool among the samurai warriors. An additional piece of evidence that supports the claim is in document d written by Terry Bennett says “Samurai did not wear armor on their right arm so they could easily draw their bow”.This quote proves that samurais had bows and could snipe a knight from a distance rather than being in close-up combat.

In document C1 written by PBS it says “The rigorous training of samurai began when they were children”. Samurai started training at a young age, so they are a lot more prepared and experienced. Another piece of evidence that supports the claim is in document C1 written by PBS it says "In their schooling they had physical training and learned poetry and spiritual discipline. Along with leaning to be strong and how to defend themselves, they also learned about poetry and learned to become spiritually disciplined. Another advantage along with training and strategy is the

Nearly a thousand years ago, knights and samurai were the military forces in Europe and Japan. During the time period 1066 to 1868, knights and samurai formed the military society in both Japan and Europe (Doc. 2). Although it seems like they are similar, the differences between knights and samurai outweigh the similarities, such as the codes, armor, and their training.

From approximately 1000- 1600 CE, the knights and Samurai were the muscue and the soul of the warrior class. The warriors of Europe were called knight and the warriors of Japan were called samurai. Both of the groups were focus on the Codes , Armor and Feudalism. The Similarities between the knights and samurai were greater than the differences To begin, both the knights and samurai had armour to protect themselves in battle.

To start off the first way that samurais have an advantage is in the code they follow. This is shown in document E written by Yamaga Soko stating, “The samurai confines himself to practicing the Way.” This means, that the samurai were expected to follow the Way also known as Bushido that is an unwritten code of honor that focused on honor,

The samurai sword, first forged in Japan in the 7th century, is noted for its remarkable craftsmanship. Wielded by the formidable samurai warriors in Japan between warring clans, the samurai swords were so well made that they surpassed the craftsmanship and strength of those forged in Damascus.

Samurai were the warriors of japan who were known for their skills as warriors . The samurai date all the way back to the heian period.The samurai were the protectors of the emperors in japan and the land around it.

Throughout History, there have been many different groups or events that are still widely known today. Groups of people such as the Indians or Vikings are popular groups which are referenced constantly in today’s society. However, none of these groups is more known or referenced than the Japanese Samurai. Originating in 646 AD, these Japanese warriors developed from a loose organization of farmers to the dominant social class in Feudal Japan. Along with their dominant military and political standing, the samurai brought with them a unique code or moral belief that became the core of Samurai culture. Because of this, the Samurai and their principles still affect modern day Japanese society with social customs today

They had a code for the way they lived their lives this code was called bushido which said: a true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honour as important, above all else. The Samurai had arranged marriages from the daimyos (As most had few opportunities to meet women anyway). In the tokugawa period Samurai’s often became government officials because there wasn’t much warfare. Samurais carried two swords (not wielding them at the same time) these swords were called katanas it was curved and thin blade, which created a clean cut through foes.

The Japanese warrior, known as the samurai, has played a significant role in Japan's history and culture throughout the centuries. Their ancestors can be traced back to as far as can be remembered. Some stories have become mysterious legends handed down over the centuries. In this report you will learn who the samurai were, their origins as we know them, how they lived and fought and their evolution to today. It will be clear why the samurai stand out as one of the most famous group of warriors of all times.

Authors exaggerated the image of a samurai in this time period to make them seem more honorable and masculine. In reality, they were farmers, artisans, and common folk. It was not until after the Genpei war that samurai began to become a integral part of society. At first they were hired mercenaries, then a hired army, and then the warriors made known by writers standards, such as seen in the Tale of the Heike. With homosexuality, samurai were always the dominant in the relationship.

The samurai were the professional warriors that ruled Japan for about 700 years, from the end of the 12th century until the middle of the 19th century. “The term samurai originates from the verb saburau, meaning to serve as attendant to a person of nobility” (Mcgee 1). In the Heian era, (ca. 792-1192), samurai referred to the warriors guarding the Emperor and court nobles, but later the term started to be used to refer to all professional warriors. From the end of the Heian era, the samurai were men who transformed into local feudal lords and came to combine forces with the landlords.

A samurai was a member of the warrior class, and nowadays is typically associated with loyalty and respect. However, the way these ‘warriors’ are perceived in the field of entertainment is often grossly over exaggerated. Samurai served their Daimyo, or warrior lord below the shogun, who used them for their own personal gain. Samurai protected their Daimyo’s land, which then allowed for their power and amount of land expand. Though they were respected, they were simply servants to their Daimyo and were constantly ordered around.

Many people often see little similarity between the country of Japan and Europe. However, there are actually several similarities between these two countries. the knight of Europe and the samurai of Japan shared many common elements. This was a result of many similarities social and cultural influences experienced by the two unfriendly countries. Japan has a history that dates back thousands of years. As early as 4500 B.C. the Japanese islands were inhabited by fishermen, hunters and farmers. The early culture was known as Jomon named after the cord pattern pottery crafted by the people at the time. Major Japanese cultural changed occurred about 200 B.C. The people were known as Yayoi. The Yayoi were mostly farmers. Ancient Yayoi warriors developed weapons, Armor and a code during the succeeding centuries that became the centrepiece for the Japanese samurai. War played a central part in the history of Japan. One of the important dates in the history of the Japanese warring class is 660 B.C. That 's when, according to legend, Emperor Jimmu became head of a alliance. Emperor Jimmu was known as The Divine Warrior. He led his people from Kyushu to the Kinki region and conquered the people there. Eventually Emperor Jimmu settled in the area of Yamato. This eventually gave rise to the Yamato dynasty and state. The leaders of Yamato believed themselves to be of divine origin. Later, the Yamato clans shown many military campaigns on the Asian mainland. The targets included