The Code of the Samurai is hard for the Western mind to thoroughly understand. Were they mercenaries, hired guns so to speak, or were they men of high standards who valued honor, courage and respect above all else? Were women allowed in this "Cult of Cold Steel" or were they barred? You will hear several stories of some of the most famous Samurai Warriors including the man who wrote the "Book of Five Rings", Miyamoto Muashi, who is considered Japan's greatest warrior.