Even going into the final stretch of The Spirit of the Samurai, I was still unsure if I had understood the fundamentals of its combat ... all impressive works of art. It even moves interestingly!

F or nearly 700 years, samurai were Japan’s social elite, skilled not only in combat but also in politics and the courtly arts. To equip these warriors in accordance with their status required ...

The katana, or samurai sword, is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its sharp-edged, uniquely curved blade carries immense cultural meaning not merely as a tool of combat. This blade ...