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Summary: Separating the Warriors from the Wannabes
Review: This book is not for part timers. Asian martial arts are deadly. Unfortunately improper training/attitudes have served to dilute them of their effectiveness. One of the by products of approp. training is that it makes us stronger people in general. It is not necessary to become mindless sycophants immeresed in dogma to do so. Mr. Morgan's book covers much of what is needed to be discussed in a simple, but straightforward manner. He covers all the points needed to create a mind set that will enhance what one needs to do in order to be able to defend oneself properly. While I may not agree 100% with all his methods, I would say that 97% of it is fundamental in achieving the goal of warriorship. To do otherwise is to remain a hobbyist who engages in the Martial Arts for fun and recreation only.
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Summary: Living the Martial Way
Review: This book is phenomenal. It is truly a manual for living your life with honor. Follow the path that Mr. Morgan has set before you and live like a warrior. This is not a book for the thug or bully, but for the person, whomever they are, that wants to be more than they ever thought they could be. It is a feeling few can honestly say they have achieved, however the journey is worth it. I cannot say I currently have accomplished this, but it is my goal. Thank you to Forrest Morgan for showing the way.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This book is a masterpiece. It is a great guide for the martial artist and fills in many gaps in his or her training. For example, Morgan has a chapter on Honor. He is right when he states that we in the martial arts "world" hear the word "honor" often, but, never have its definition articulated to us. He gives a groundwork of tenets (obligation, justice, and courage)and builds a thesis as to why these tenets are important to martial artist of all belt ranks. Even though I think his tenets are incomplete, but neverless insightful; it is a great start, and he is the first to forcefully lay down such a well reasoned view.The book is full of training ideas and incorperating the martial arts into one's "everyday" life. I often refer to this book when I have not lived up to one of the tenets and strive to be a better martial artist and after reading this book, a better man.
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Summary: Invaluable to ANY martial artist
Review: Read this book. When you are preparing for belt testing, read it again. When you are looking for inspiration, read it again. If you wonder if you should continue your training, read it again. When you are ready to add another level to your training, read it again. Every time I've read this book I've gotten something new out of it. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: A "must read" for any student of martial arts..
Review: I would highly recommend--regardless of the system of martial arts you study-- Living the Martial Way by Forrest E. Morgan. This book will change your whole outlook on how you study martial arts and will teach you how to develop attitudes based on ancient Asian martial arts. It is a manual for the way a modern warrior should think. This is the most influential book I have ever read. I sincerely recommend it as a "must read" for any student of martial arts or anyone interested in a noble way of living.
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Summary: A masterpiece ...
Review: Having read this book several times, I was amazed that anyone would give it less than five stars. The topics discussed are timeless and as relevant today as they were 500 years ago. Simply the best book on the market about what it means to be a martial artist and a warrior. I would encourage everyone studying the martial arts to get a copy of this book.
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Summary: A manual for living.
Review: I have read all the reviews (37) to this point and all but a few said this is a must read for any martial artist. I agree. BUT, it should be a MUST READ for everyone! As Maj. Morgan says, to paraphrase, not everyone is a warrior. But if you are this book WILL make you realize it and lead to the warrior mindset. Today's society could benefit greatly from the tenents being taught in this book. I'm on my second read now and it will be a Christmas present for several warriors I know who don't yet know they are warriors. Do not read too much into the warrior moniker. It is a mindset NOT a just a profession.
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Summary: Living the Martial Way is a must for martial artits
Review: This was an excellent and informative book. This is a must read for all Martial Artists. His insight is wonderful and I truly learned more than I had ever hoped to. The only drawback was the cross training section. I think his weight training ideas would leave most people over trained. But even Mr. Morgan says that there are 100's of books that cover this topic. All and all an awesome book!
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Summary: Must Have, Nothing Quite Like it on the Market
Review: A truly indispensable guide for the modern martial artist or practitioner. Profound and meaningful without resorting to out-of-date quasi-religious rhetoric. This book shows what the true mentality of the martial artist should be. Often offensive to the fly-by-night, "take only what's good from every style (because I couldn't figure it out the subtleties myself)", tenth dan in 3 years, style of instructor. This book will change your attitude towards you art and your training. Excellent historical data, practical tips, and technical definitions of various martial arts concepts, in a straightforward format. A joy to read.
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Summary: Stuck in the Past
Review: This book was far from enlightening. We have all heard the "warrior" banter for far to long but nobody wants to relate it to the 21st century... I could find the same lessons in a Conan comic book. Although well-researched, the kill or be killed rhetoric presents itself in a most mundane fashion.
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