The knight had to change their armor because of the new weapons, and for more protection the knight had changed their armor to covering their whole body so their foot, their head, and their legs. The samurai had armor that had iron scales tied together, lacquered, and then bound into armor plates with silk or leather cords.(I got my information in document D) they also had their right arm free so they can draw their bow faster. The samurai training started out with childhood school with unique combination of physical training, poetry training and spiritual training. When they were young they studied kendo the art of fencing, with bamboo sticks. The moral code of the samurai, and zen buddhism.
Blayze McKenney Mrs. Thomas World History 7 12 April 2024 The Superiority of the Japanese Samurai After 14 years of rigorous Loyalty, Combat, and Mindset Training, the young warrior is finally ready to become a Samurai at the age of 14. The Japanese Samurai and the European Knights were 2 classes of very powerful warriors during the Middle Ages. Samurai were superior because they offered protection to their masters, went through rigorous training to get better at fighting, and were incredibly loyal to their masters when it came to following their code and protecting their masters. The samurai were superior to knights because they offered protection to peasants and daimyos.
Young warriors studied the moral code of the samurai, Zen Buddhism and Kendo (Doc. C). A knight begins his journey at age four or five (DOC C). A knight would be sent at age seven or eight, he would be sent to serve as a page to his father’s overlord or to a powerful relative (Doc. C). With a blunted or wooden sword, refining his skills and receiving some religions instructions (Doc. C). Samurai were expected to live according to Bushio, a strict emony called genpuku (Doc. C).
Virtues are only acquired through the habituation of doing the right things voluntarily. Aristotle also believed that a person doing the right thing and reaching the mean of a virtue should be brought pleasure by their actions. In a class discussion we defined character as the sum of all of our virtues, combined with how we use those virtues to influence our decisions and actions. The virtues I found most applicable in this case study are: integrity, humility, and loyalty. Integrity is a very influential virtue in this case, as
Also stated in “The Way of the Samurai,” and “Le Morte d’ Arthur,” the codes that a samurai follows is Bushido and Chivalry, the moral code that a knight follows (Doc. E). In Bushido, a samurai keeps a state of peace between other people, but uses his weapons only when necessary. One will be respectful between father and child, older sibling to younger sibling, and husband to wife. In Chivalry, knights are to be helpful to
This shogunate started the growth of samurais which are warriors defined as “one who serves.” Samurais were hired by lords (known as daimyo) as bodyguards for protection from other lords (Beck 307). Due to all the violence going on, lords were often at war with one another, so they were always in possible danger. As well, the samurai was known to fight in wars between enemy provinces and attacks from the Mongols.
Both knights and samurai learned the code of loyalty at a young age. In Europe, it was called, “The Code of Chivalry ''. In Japan, it was called, “The Code of Bushido ''. The Code of Chivalry, states that all knights are loyal to the king, to prove themselves worthy of knightly honor by being strong, brave, courteous, and loyal bearing under the greatest difficulties. In Japan, the Code of Bushido states that they are loyal to their master, and to stand in physical readiness for what comes his way.
Tokugawa rule brought unity and stability, but it did not prevent change. In the 1600s and 1700s, each of Japan’s main class-samurai, peasantry, and urban dwellers was gradually transformed. The samurai by custom were loyal, and proud, but two centuries of peace slowly dulled their fighting edge. As cities grew larger, Japan’s urban culture became increasingly sophisticated.
The virtues aren’t for any one specific group but a group as a whole. Man should follow the virtues and not vicious actions because vicious actions are harmful. Franklin believes that everyone should take interest in being virtuous if they “wish’d to be happy even in this World.” (Franklin, 433) Franklin’s 13 Virtues was a guide for Americans and future generations to follow to become the model citizens they believed they were.
They used the “kata” as meditative practice. Samurai also believed that they should master the fear of death, because if they did not it would interfere with their ability to serve their master. They felt they would bring the whole group down if they worried about dying on the battlefield. The Samurai viewed death as honorable if they died for the right reasons. Samurai believed in seppuku, which is a ritual suicide
So without Rectitude neither talent nor learning can make the human frame into a samurai.” Second, the samurai emphasized courage which is defined by as the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous. The third virtue is benevolence/mercy which is the ability of the samurai to show kindness and grace to others. Fourthly, the samurai was required to be polite, which means being conscious to the feelings of
Gateway to the Life of a Samurai Intended for the purpose of inspiring young aspiring apprentices on the fundamentals of being a samurai. This training booklet will highlight core aspects of being a samurai and will illustrate the everyday life of a samurai. To be successful as a samurai, being aware of the your position is important. Being a samurai has its fair share of perks and drawbacks. The benefits of being a samurai is bountiful, but the most important are the ones regarding your socio-political status and property.
Just like them mastering bows, arrows, and swords, they had to make sure their mind, body, and spirit were in condition. For the Samurai to be successful, all of his mind,body, and soul had to work together. This took many years of hard training to balance time and self- control, they were required to have this for them to be able to use the sword properly. Mental preparation was a big part in training because in the battlefield/battle, you need to learn how to have physical skills but also skills in where you can control your emotions. Since learning self- control was so important, Samurai started really early that way they wouldn’t develop any habits or patterns
The Way of the Warrior “The warrior guided by the spirit serves humanity, the warrior without, serves the ego” This quote is by Soke Behzad Ahmadi, a martial artist. The quote is describing the importance of bushido. Bushido was the code of honor, discipline, and loyalty that made up the samurai warriors. Bushido was developed from Buddhism in the period in which the shogunates took place.
The Way of the Warrior “The warrior guided by the spirit serves humanity, the warrior without, serves the ego.” (Goodreads 2) This quote is by Soke Behzad Ahmadi, a martial artist. This quote describes the importance of Bushido. Bushido was the code of honor, discipline, and loyalty that made up the samurai warriors.
