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For about 700 years, the Samurai were the honoured knights of Japan. Fierce fighters, they had a tough training regime, becoming experts in fencing, wrestling, archery and acrobatics. The word 'Samurai' means 'one who serves' and any Samurai worthy of the name was absolutely loyal to his lord, ready to obey any command. They believed in Zen Buddhism, a religion that taught them respect for living things and they lived by a special code of behaviour. The Samurai were also taught to love art and learning.