Purple Flashcards
Bushido
The way of the warrior as it applied to the ancient samurai of Japan
Budokai
A practitioner the Bushido way
Bushido Code
A set code of honor that a samurai warrior had to follow, even to the death to maintain his family and personal honor.
The Book of The Five Rings
This was a primary manual written by Miyamoto Musashi in the 15th century. It was a text that dealt fighting tactics and has been used by Harvard Masters of Business Administration to help students deal with business opponents.
Katana
This was the long sword of the samurai that varied in length but was usually 7 palms or 42 in.
Daito
This was intermediate length sword of the samurai
Shoto
This was the short sword used in fighting and was allowed to be worn in the house
Daiymyo
This was a Japanese military leader
Shogun
This was a Japanese military dictator
Ninjitsu
The ancient Japanese art of invisibility, which was practiced by clans of assassins who rented their services to various military and political leaders. A ninja was considered the lowest form of life to a traditional Japanese samurai
Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi
The current master of the 34th generation clan of the Togakure Ryu Ninja style. He is also the only known living ninja master
Steven Hayes
One of the few legit. American ninja instructors
Dim Mak
The legendary delayed death touch