What I am asking is that when you call someone a Samurai does that mean that they have a Sword or can they be a Samurai and use hand`to`hand Combat
2007-06-27 15:38:49 · 6 answers · asked by Saane 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
The rank of Samurai allows one to carry a sword.
The sword or Katana was an integral part of the Samurai's identity.
2007-06-27 15:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the answer to your question is no......
a weapon doesn't make you a samurai. there were samurai who didn't even use swords they used other types of weapons.
being a samurai is a class and a way of life.
try reading the Hagakure it's a book that explains everything from the way of the Bushido to whatever else you want to know about Samurai. (it's not that big so it's a fairly easy read)
2007-06-28 11:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Joe L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, To be a Samurai You must know the art of the sword.
2007-06-27 23:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sephiroth~The One Winged Angel~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Samurai" or "Bushi" means "Warrior", a warrior don't need a weapon to be a warrior.
The Samurai with sword theme was popularized during the Edo era.
2007-06-28 01:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by E A C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if they specialize in hand`to`hand Combat there not a Samurai they'd rather not but Samurai's are forced into hand to hand Combat somtimes.
2007-06-27 23:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read this... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai
2007-06-27 22:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by FullMetal Rissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋