What is Bushido?

What is Bushido?

Bushido is the code of honor which true Japanese Bushi warriors value above all things. Bushido is sometimes referred to as tao of the warrior, 
true code of bushido, 
or samurai bushido code. 
True bushido code is adhered to by all true Bushido warriors. 

This warrior ethic was documented in the Hagakure: 
The Way of the Warrior. 
The term "Samurai" is often used interchangeably with Busido. 

The Samurai grew from the Bushido warrior class. 
Bushido Warriors that attained a high rank in their master's service were come to be known as "Samurai".