SAMURAI - 侍

A samurai is a man who studies combat techniques, well trained in martial skills, a man of culture who also studies calligraphy and most relevant is a man of honor. The samurai´s values, among others, were loyalty managed to its extreme and was very respectful from all classes of society.

There are eight virtues, which a Samurai must try to possess:

· A sense of justice and honesty

· Courage

· Self Control

· Sympathy towards all people

· Politeness and respect for etiquette

· Sincerity and respect for one´s word of honour

· Absolute loyalty to one´s superior

· A duty to defend the honour of one´s name and guild.