Urban Samurai: Functional Warrior Program

Functional strength for a non-functional world…

Honesty, respect, loyalty, compassion and courage were some of the most important values dictated by the Bushido, a warrior code which dictated every aspect of their lives. To be a samurai in today’s world of dystopian cityscapes and electronic cyber-frontiers is a lonely existence, and one is left to determine his own code of conduct. This he must do.

And he must train, body and mind.

Created by me, the direct descendant of one of the most famous samurai in history, Urban Samurai is a precision tool to forge, fold and quench a man’s functional strength, speed, mindset and conditioning into that of a modern warrior.

This program embodies the Samurai Code in the living modern era. This is the code:

1. Accept everything just the way it is.

2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.

3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.

6. Do not regret what you have done.

7. Never be jealous.

8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.

9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others 

10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.

11. In all things have no preferences.

12. Be indifferent to where you live.

13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.

14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.

15. Do not act following customary beliefs.

16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful 

17. Do not fear death.

18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.

19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.

20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.

21. Never stray from the Way

Program Length: 6 weeks

Frequency: 4 days/week (+1 recovery day)