What was the family life for a samurai?

Answer 1

Small Samurai began practising the basics of Fencing with wooden swords at the age of 3, being given a real weapon, a mamorigatana sword for self-defence, between the ages of 5 and 7. A child had to be able to protect itself from surrounding dangers, family enemies, robbers and vagrants, with his father and male relatives providing early combat training. Boys were sent to be raised by relatives or to the home of a fencing instructor, where they were taught military tactics, Archery, riding, handling a spear and unarmed combat, jujutsu, i.e. yawara. Attention was also paid to the development of intellectual virtues. There was no special school for Samurai daughters, who learned how to be good wives and housekeepers from their mothers. These young women also had to learn how to write Japanese syllabic symbols and read classic Japanese literature and poetry, while also receiving weapons training, e.g., in using the naginata spear. source: http://www.tampere.fi/ekstrat/vapriikki/nayttely/samurai/english/tekstit/osasto_6.htm

Answer 2

uhh it was very bad and sad and awful because they were extrememly poor and didnt have any money nor clothes and junk. they didnt like to see themself in the mirror of other peoples cars or sparkly eyes cuz it just hurt them inside. ok thanks. bye.

Answer 3

This is very hard to answer in a short space. In short, a Samurai's life was very hard and rigorous. Training, meditation, dedication, striving for perfection were some of the things a Samurai held dear. Many Samurai also practiced art such as painting and poetry. In general most Samurai were very honorable people and would accept challenges made to them by another swordsman. Duels to the death were common. A Samurai would never complain if he was tired, especially during times of war. Once a campaign began a Samurai would not remove his armor for the duration of the battle. Sometimes wearing the 40kg armor for months at a time. You can learn more about the life of Samurai from various documentaries and books. One very good book that gives a glimpse into the life of the most famous Samurai in history is "The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi.