00:11Samurai were the warriors of Japan.
00:18They lived by honor, discipline, and respect.
00:26This video explores who they were, and why their spirit still matters today.
00:44Samurai were professional warriors in Japan.
00:59They served powerful lords and protected their lands.
01:13Their role was not only to fight, but to maintain order and stability.
01:29Becoming a samurai meant great responsibility.
01:44Their actions reflected their family and their lord.
01:58Every decision mattered, both on and off the battlefield.
02:15Samurai did not fight every day.
02:29They studied literature and strategy.
02:43Many also worked as administrators, helping govern towns and villages.
02:59Samurai followed Bushido.
03:13A way of life based on honor and discipline.
03:28It taught them to act with integrity.
03:32Even when no one was watching.
03:42The katana was more than a weapon.
03:51It symbolized pride and responsibility.
04:03Carrying a sword meant being ready, both physically and mentally.
04:21Samurai did not fight recklessly.
04:34They valued timing, awareness, and control.
04:48Victory often came from calm judgment.
04:53Not brute force.
05:02One of the most famous samurai was Miyamoto Musashi.
05:12Known for fighting with two swords.
05:29He was an undefeated swordsman.
05:40He was an undefeated swordsman.
05:45An undefeated swordsman.
05:45He said that he wanted to defend himself to understand oneself.
05:56Samurai believed true strength was calmness.
06:12Anger and fear clouded judgment.
06:24By staying composed, they could act with clarity and control.
06:37Physical training was important, but mental training mattered just as much.
06:51Through quiet practices, samurai strengthened their inner focus.
07:09In extreme cases, samurai were expected to take responsibility for failure.
07:24This is what is known as harakiri, and this belief shaped their actions, and their sense of honor.
07:39As Japan modernized, the samurai era came to an end.
07:57Swords disappeared from daily life.
08:00But the values remained.
08:17Today, samurai live on in stories, films, and animation.
08:38Not because of their swords, but because of what they represent.
08:57Discipline, responsibility, and inner strength.
09:16Samurai belong to history.
09:29But their spirit still lives on today.
09:41Discover more of Japan.
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09:58Transcription by CastingWords
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