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reading ancient warrior codes
Written by Taira Shigesuke around 1700 AD. The Bushido Shoshinshu was intended to instruct the novice Samurai of the peaceful Edo Era, who had not known the rigors of battle, with the practical...
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jack of all trades?
I just read this passage from the Hagakure: There are many people who, by being attached to a martial art and taking apprentices, believe that they have arrived at the full stature of a warrior. But it...
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the way of walking alone
Image by ElPablo! via Flickr While on the Way: -Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world. -Do not scheme for physical pleasure. -Do not intend to rely on anything. -Consider yourself...
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seeking good companions
Image via Wikipedia In light of some recent events, this post came to my mind so I decided to re-publish it. If one would seek good companions, he will find them among those with whom he studies...
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the old samurai
One of my Facebook Page followers sent me the following: Hey there, This might be out of left field, but I wanted to share a Samurai short we just premiered online today that I thought you and your...
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47 Ronin
A Facebook friend of mine mentioned that this month marks the 311th Anniversary of the “Ako Incident”….otherwise known as the night the 47 Ronin carried out their attack on the mansion of Kira...
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do not be negligent
One should not be negligent in the way of the retainer. One should rise at four in the morning, practice sword technique, eat one’s meal, and train with the bow, the gun, and the horse. For a...
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think ahead
When a samurai in service accompanies his lord on a journey and they arrive at post-station it is most important that he should before sunset take care to make enquiries of the people of the locality,...
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state of mind
“Use your mind strongly even when you walk down the street, such that you wouldn’t even blink if someone unexpectedly thrust a lance at your nose. All warriors should employ such a state of mind all...
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regrettable to become an artist..
There are many people who, by being attached to a martial art and taking apprentices, believe that they have arrived at the full stature of a warrior. But it is a regrettable thing to put forth much...
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