Few weapons in history carry the same level of respect, symbolism, and artistic mastery as Samurai Swords. More than simple tools of combat, these legendary blades represent honor, discipline, loyalty ...

A training text, used by a martial arts school to teach members of the bushi (samurai) class, has been deciphered, revealing the rules samurai were expected to follow and what it took to truly become ...

Seki Nobuhide Sensei, a martial arts and katana instructor, rates portrayals of samurai battles in movies and TV shows. He explains why samurai employed different types of spears in battle in "Shogun.