What Is Bushido?

Question

I know Bushido is a type of martial arts but is it like wrestling or kung fu? does it contain many upper or lower body moves?

PLEASE- explain all you can and include a lot of information on Bushido.
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

Answer 1

Bushido is a code of honor that primarily came from the Samurai,
it's basically an outline of ethics on how to live one's life.

It's comparable to the Mideval Knights code of chivalry, and (in my opinion at least) said best by Sun Tzu in his writings on the "Art of War"

here is an excerpt from Inazo Nitobe's book:

Bushido: The Soul of Japan, described it in this way. "...Bushido, then, is the code of moral principles which the samurai were required or instructed to observe... More frequently it is a code unuttered and unwritten... It was an organic growth of decades and centuries of military career."

it was also outlined by 7 virtues: Gi – Rectitude
Yu – Courage, Jin – Benevolence, Rei – Respect, Makoto or - Shin– Honesty, Meiyo – Honor, Glory, Chu – Loyalty
(Translations from: Random House's Japanese-English, English-Japanese Dictionary)

Others that are sometimes added to these: Ko - Filial piety, Chi - Wisdom, Tei - Care for the aged

in a way All Martial Arts have a "Bushido code" or a standard of ethics that should be followed.

today it's more considered a philosophical term, because it is believed that the (Japanese) male should be able to adapt his beliefs and philosophies to an ever changing world.

another excerpt (from James Williams' article "Virtue of the Sword"), simply explains Modern Bushido:

"The warrior protects and defends because he realizes the value of others. He knows that they are essential to society and, in his gift of service, recognizes and values theirs... take the extra moment in dark parking lots at night to make sure that a woman gets into her car safely before leaving yourself. Daily involvement in acts such as these are as much a part of training as time spent in the dojo, and indeed should be the reason for that time spent training... When faced with a woman or child in a situation in which they are vulnerable, there are two types of men: those who would offer succor and aid, and those who would prey upon them. And in modern society, there is another loathsome breed who would totally ignore their plight!"

this philosophy has worked well in many of the Japanese disciplines of Martial Arts. which is prob'ly where you heard that it was a "Martial Art"

Answer 2

Yes, Bushido is "the way of the warrior". However, it is much more than a martial arts discipline. Bushido is a certain way of living. It includes what you do, what you think and what you believe. In the broadest terms, Bushido can be considered a life discipline which leads to enlightenment.

Answer 3

Bushido is a guy who is obsessed and attracted to Bill. Its really disgusting because hes like 40! So if someone says Bushido, hes a perverted guy who's worked with Bill, and now likes him.

Answer 4

You may be thinking of Pride's Bushido tournaments, however that is just the title of the tournament,

Bushido, literally translated "Way of the Warrior," developed in Japan between the Heian and Tokugawa Ages (9th-12th century). It was a code and way of life for Samurai, a class of warriors similar to the medieval knights of Europe. It was influenced by Zen and Confucianism, two different schools of thought of those periods. Bushido is not unlike the chivalry and codes of the European knights. "It puts emphasis on loyalty, self sacrifice, justice, sense of shame, refined manners, purity, modesty, frugality, martial spirit, honor and affection" (Nippon Steel Human Resources Development Co., Ltd. 329).

For more information on Bushido visit these sites:
http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/bushido/bindex.html
http://www.shotokai.cl/filosofia/06_ee_.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~brainfreeze/bushido/

Hope this helps!

~*good luck*~

Answer 5

It's not a martial art. Bushido is more of a thological aspect to martial arts, held by samurai and warriors in feudal japan. It's like an honor code.

Answer 6

Bushido is the way of the warrior . It is not a martial art . The only martial style with a similar name that I can think of is bushidokan . Bushidokan is a type of karate .

Answer 7

Bushido is not a Martial Art, it is the ancient Japanese warrior code.

Answer 8

Bushido was a code of conduct for samurai warriors, equivalent to the code of chivalry in medieval Europe.

Although its origins date back to the 9th century, it was only formalized in writing in the 17th century within the Japanese feudal law during the Edo period. It was during this century that the word "Bushido" first appeared in Japanese literature.

Literally translated as "way of the warrior", it may be interpreted as preservation of peace by force.

It contained influences of Shintoism, Confucianism and Buddhism:

• The cult of loyalty until death to the damyo (feudal lord), to the shogun, patriotism and reverence to ancestors (Shintoism).
• Duties and moral relations between father and son, master and servant (Confucianism).
• Stoicism, appreciation of danger and death, contempt of desire as the cause of suffering (Zen Buddhism).

Seppuku is a feature of Bushido, practiced by the samurai when he failed to defend his honor. It was a ritual suicide committed by slashing the abdomen with a sword.

The samurai had to lead an honorable life without excesses and had to protect the weak. There were 7 virtues encoded in Bushido:

• Rectitude (gi)
• Courage (yuki)
• Benevolence (jin)
• Respect (king)
• Honesty (makoto)
• Honour (meiyo)
• Loyalty (chugi)
Bushido inspired nationalist movements and the kamikazes during World War II and today it also marks its presence in the social and economic organization of Japan (where workers have a strong sense of loyalty towards their employers).


http://www.martialartsdo.org/articles/philosophy/bushido.php

Answer 9

LOL
I just had to offer my 2 cents here (for 2 points also)
anyways.. the very first thing that came to my mind when I read "Bushido"
was a form of martial arts where you get to jump kick Bush....
sorry.. but thats what popped into my mind..

Answer 10

bushido means way of the sword.....mostly kendo