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Javier Thompson and David Tiru aka DYNASTY

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Japanese Feudalism

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[|Japan 2] =//__**Feudalism**__//= Feudalism is a political and economic system based on land holding and protective alliances. - King owned all the land - Peasants get land and protection give crops (debt) + Labor - 100 lbs for king, 30 lbs family - Harvest 100 lbs-give 70
 * Give a general definition of feudalism.**




 * How did Japan's isolation affect its feudal system? Did it prolong or shorten it? Why or why not?**

As part of the samurai philosophy, Bushidō stresses loyalty, frugality, the mastery of martial arts, and "honor unto death." The Bushido code has 7 virtues - Rectitude - Courage - Benevolence - Respect - Honesty - Honor - Loyalty
 * What does "bushido" mean? What is the bushido philosophy? How is it similar to European Chivilary?**


 * Describe the relationship between the warrior class and the ruling class in Japan and Europe.****Give the class structure of both cultures during feudalism.

Explain the duties of each class.**


 * Now that you have a good overview of feudalism in both cultures, you need to judge them. Which one had a greater negative effect on the culture? Why? Write this in an essay format.**

1.You need to find out general history of Ninjas T he ninja emerged as mercenaries in the 15th century, where they were recruited as spies, raiders,arsonists and even terrorists. By the Sengoku period, the //shinobi// had several roles, including spy, scout and surprise attacker. The ninja families were organized into larger guilds, each with their own territories. A system of rank existed. A //jōnin// was the highest rank, representing the group and hiring out mercenaries. This is followed by the //chūnin//, assistants to the //jōnin//. At the bottom was the //genin//, field agents drawn from the lower class and assigned to carry out actual missions.
 * Ninja #2**

ninja 2. Fighting style of the Ninja

The fighting style of the ninja is n injitsu astyle used mainly by the Ninja clans, they use thier speed to complete defenses and attacks. Their speed is thier only weapon and defense. Other than that they are defenseless. Thier are 18 skills in ninjitsu they are spiritual refinement,unarmed combat,ninja sword,stick and staff fighting,throwing blades, spear fighting,halberd fighting,chain and sickle weapon,fire and explosives,disguise and impersonation,stealth and entering methods,horsemanship,water training,strategy,espionage,escape and concealment ,meteorology,geography.

combat 3. Weapons of the Ninja The weapons ninjas use are swords,thorwing stars,Grappling Hook,Nunchakus,BO staff,Sai. Thorwing star

Grappling hooks

bo stick

Nunchaku

SAI SWRODSSS 4 Famous ninja in history Hanzo Hattori was the most famous of the ninjas of Iga Clan.Hattori Hanzo Masashige's nickname was "Devil Hanzo," and he engaged in such ninja-associated activities as night raids on enemy castles. Through complex circumstances, Oda Nobunaga felt compelled to invade Iga, brutally crushing all resistance and using scorched-earth tactics.

A shogun is a supreme military commander who ruled in the name of the emperor. he shogun had the powers of a military dictator. Officials, judges, taxes, armies, and roads were all under his authority. A stance used by the ancient Shogun, the used sneaky skills and usually cheated in fighting. But hey...It brought them the win.
 * //__Shogun__//**
 * What is a Shogun?**
 * What is the fighting style of the Shogun?**

Shoguns used bushido Seppuku is a form of Japanese ritual suicide. Originally, it was reserved only for samurais. As Part of the samurai honor code, seppuku was used by samurai to die with honor rather than fall into the hands of their enemies, as a form of capital punishment for samurai who have committed serious offenses, and for reasons that shamed them. Plunging a sword into the stomach and moving the sword left to right in a slicing motion is how you perform seppuku. Committing seppuku at the death of one’s master is called oibara.
 * Is there a code of honor of the shogun?**
 * What is Seppuku?**



=** __//Ninjitsu//__ What is Ninjitsu []**= Ninjitsu is the martial art, strategy, and tactics of unconventional warfare as well as the art of espionage. Ninjas, or shinobis are considered by many to be assassins or spies. They are mainly noted for their use of stealth and deception.

Formal samurais, willing to follow a different path, with a different understanding of the man, nature and fight techniques relation, founded many of the Ninjutsu schools. Some say it was made for self defense for farmers against samauri
 * Who created it?**


 * Is it still used today?

When was it created?** The year it was invented is uncertain but it was made before mid evil japan around 6th century a.d. and is never finished because it is every martial arts combined

=__//**Samurai []**//__=

1. You need to find out general history of the samurai 1 Samurai are loyal bodygurad warriors. Lords in Japan Samurai lived according to a demanding code of behavoir called Bushido or the way A samurai was expected to show reckless courage,reverence for the gods,fairness and generosity toward those weaker than hinself. Dying an honorable death was judged more important than living a long life. They numbered less than 10% of Japan’s population.Samurai teachings can still be found today in modern day society with the martial art Kendō

//2// · -Bottou Jutsu- An all offensive style used by bigger men, or men that attack without defense. A very powerful style to learn. · -Gangu Hieriy-An all defensive stance that is used to fight of attackers. The user defendes until the time is right but has low grade attacks. Very useful. · -Tekki Shuzu- A mid-leveled stance that mixes defense with attack. · -Shogun- A stance used by the ancient Shogun, the used sneaky skills and usually cheated in fighting. But hey...It brought them the win. · -Shigi Attako- A stance used by the Ancient Shigi tribe in China. They believed in chi skills and used energy from the body to cause immense single attacks. · -Ninjitsu- A style used mainly by the Ninja clans, they use thier speed to complete defenses and attacks. Their speed is thier only weapon and defense. Other than that they are defenseless. · -Tetsu Sigen- A stance that mixes low grade defense with mid-level attack. Their attack is used by teir weapon but their defense is mainly their speed. · -KageKaze-Ryu- This stance puts speeed and cunning over brute force, this stance also involves chi attacks. · -Tentamashii- A style that use three swords, aiming to improve defense, but it focuses on attacks. Speed and agility are needed for the Tentamashii, as short, slender people learn this. · **** -Freesstyle- A basic figthing stance useing fists and feet. Basicly like backally brawling. **
 * 2. Fighting style of the samurai

**Katana- meaning long sword it is the samurai most important weapons.** Wakizashi- it is the second sword the samurai carries and it is the shorter sword. Tanto- another bladed weapon it was like a dagger. Used in surprise attacks. Samurai Armor -Not an offensive weapon, but a defensive weapon, the armor of a samurai was especially designed to be as light and as free-moving as possible, which put the samurai at a great advantage over opponents wearing rigid suits of armor as their ability to move quickly and freely wasn’t impinged. Kama- Farimg tool they are 2 small version of a sickle. **Fans- A tessen was a steel fan and Samurai throw then at enemies and they brought them along were weapons weren’t allowed** Katana Wakizashi

Tanto

Samurai amor. Fan

A

code 4.   Famous samurai in history code Kamakura Bakufu and Ashikaga Shogunate. Kamakura was the frist samurai ever. Ashikaga was know for losing up the samurai way.

Kamakura Bakufu

Ashikaga Shogunate

The relationship between yin and yang is often described in terms of sunlight playing over a mountain and in the valley. Yin (literally the 'shady place' or 'north slope') is the dark area occluded by the mountain's bulk, while yang (literally the 'sunny place' or 'south slope') is the brightly lit portion. As the sun moves across the sky, yin and yang gradually trade places with each other, revealing what was obscured and obscuring what was revealed.Yin is usually characterized as slow, soft, insubstantial, diffuse, cold, wet, and tranquil. They are generally associated with [|Femininity],birth and generation, and with the [|Night].Yang, by contrast, is characterized as fast, hard, solid, dry, focused, hot, and aggressive. They are associated with [|Masculinity] and with the [|Daytime].

YIN AND YANG