The Samurai

This document was created by an Elementary Teacher who has been practising karate for over 30 years.

This is a good resource to give an introduction as to who the Samurai were. This can be a compliment to a unit on Medieval Japan or a comparative unit on Medieval Times (knights).

This is a Zip file. Included in this file:

i. PDF files of the notes

ii. Powerpoint Presentation that can be edited

Topics Include:

1. Japanese Feudalism

2. How boys become Samurai

3. Steps to become Samurai

4. The Code of the Bushido (Way of the Warrior)

5. The Katana (Samurai sword)

6. Other Samurai weapons

7. Other weapons from medieval Japan

8. The Hakama (Samurai garment)

9. Who is Mayamato Mushashi (legendary Samurai)

10. Images of Samurai Influences in Movies