Kendo

Throughout time, our world has endured many changes. With great turmoil during the 11th and 12th century, there was change at every corner. For Japan and Europe, it was a time of death, war, and destruction. This time was known as the Dark Ages or Middle Ages. After the fall of Rome, and the weakening of Japanese imperial court; both medieval societies essentially crumbled. With this, feudal systems emerged. In both systems, knights and samurai made up the warrior class. Were the similarities between

A class of professional warriors arose, more than a thousand years ago. The Samurai and the Knight class. They swore allegiance to protecting lords and fought in battle. Both classes were mighty warriors, but if they were engaged in battle who would triumph? The real answer is, the Samurai class. First of all, the Samurai has mighty weaponry, training experience, and suitable armor. One reason is that the Samurai would win in combat because of their weapons.The Knight class are taught some skills

In ancient Europe and Japan, life was relatively tranquil. However, this peace disintegrated as aggressive tribes invaded and power struggles erupted. To keep order and restore the peace, feudalism developed in both regions. Feudalism was a system in which large landowning lords gave land to lesser lords (vassals) in exchange for loyalty and service. The vassals were often part of a professional warrior class, known as knights in Europe and samurai in Japan. Coincidentally, both professional warrior

“One day you are born you die the next - today, at twilight, autumn breezes blow.” - Chikamasa. During the late 1100s in Japan, there were two large groups called the Taira and the Minamoto who battled to control the country. The Minamoto won the civil war and made a new government controlled by a powerful general called the shogun. Warriors in Japan were called Samurai. In Europe the warriors were called knights. Knights trained in exchange for farmland or food and they swore to be loyal to the

First off, the word Taekwondo means the Way of Hand and Foot. In addition, Tae means foot, Kwon means fist/hand, and do means way. Also, the roots of martial arts and Taekwondo have developed over 2,300 years ago, but Taekwondo has only recently been used in the past 100 years, in 1955. Over where North Korea and South Korea are located, in the 6th century A.D. there were 3 kingdoms that split up the area: Koguryo being the largest, Paekje, and Silla being the smallest. To add, in the tombs, documents

armor. European knights and Japanese samurai had to train to become warriors at a very young age. The young samurai had years of schooling to learn the aspects of being one. They learned how to fight, write poetry, discipline, the code of the samurai, Kendo, and Zen Buddhism. When these soon-to-be samurai reached the age of fourteen, they attended a ceremony, where they officially became

Reading Log: Snow Falling On Cedars by David Guterson I chose this particular novel because I enjoy reading about the wars in the past, but this novel included a murder trial for someone who did not commit the crime. Reading Log #1 The novel opens with an investigation of the murder of Carl Heine, on San Piedro Island, in the winter of 1954. Kabuo Miyamoto is the accused killer of Carl Heine, a father of three and husband of Susan Marie Heine. Kabuo Miyamoto’s wife Hatsue is sat in the court

In a community of “five thousand damp souls” (Guterson 5) as described by David Guterson in his novel, Snow Falling on Cedars. A community that concentrated a variety of ethnicity, among them was both Whites and Japanese. As a result of the racial differences, racism has came into existences and have impacted the life of both children and adult in that isolated island called San Piedro. It is responsible for the internment of Kabuo, Hatsue, and their families, the breakup of Hatsue and Ishmael, Kabuo's

Racism is the notion that one’s own ethnic stock is superior to that of someone else’s. Most all racism is as result of ignorance. Racism can range from a simple comment to make another human being feel inferior, to complex actions that make others feel unwelcome in society because of who they are. The theme of racism can be seen throughout literature. In the murder mystery novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, by David Guterson, many examples of wartime racism are evident. The novel is set on San Piedro

Comparing Novel and Film Version of Snow Falling on Cedars It is no easy task to create a work - through writing or film - that has an impact on society. In writing, one must discuss and analyze a relevant topic that will have an impact on the readers. One must also present stunning sensory images through words in order to create a complete understanding for the reader. In filmmaking it is not much different, but there must be striking visual imagery in combination with a fitting musical