This document discusses Takeutsu, which means "Excellence" in Japanese. It talks about how ancient Japanese Samurai stood for excellence in all they did through following the "Way of the Warrior" called Bushido. One of the key virtues of Bushido is compassion, helping others without being asked. Students in the Takeutsu community are encouraged to represent these virtues through their actions at school and in a community service learning project, exemplifying the seven virtues of Bushido. They are reminded to "keep it real" by demonstrating good character.

1. 卓越
TAKEUTSU
The Green House of
Excellence

2. TakeutsuWhat?
•Means "Excellence" in
Japanese
•Sounds like:
"tech-E-yet-sue"

3. Why the Samurai?
•Ancient Japanese Samurai stood
for excellence in all they did
•They lived the "Way of the
Warrior" called Bushido

4. I look at the Samurai because
they were the artist of their
time. What I think stuck with
me when I read Bushido is
compassion. "If there's no one
there to help, go out and find
someone to help." That hit me,
because I try to lead my life like
that.-Tom Cruise

6. Aikido
• https://youtu.be/RCeOedrW-AM

7. How can you
represent these
virtues everyday
at school?

9. Takeutsu in the Community
•Service Learning Project:
•What does our community need?
•Who are the people affected?
•What can we do?
•How will we do it?

10. Remember……. GREEN House
•“Keeps it REAL” by exemplifying
Bushido’s the 7Virtues of Character!
•Next House Meeting:
•House Activities (ex: StepTeam,
Athletics,Trivia, ect)