Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think

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Summary: Great introductory book in the martial arts.
Review: I found that this book helped to close up the gaps that I had concerning martial arts in general. I just started taking aikido about 4 months ago, and I had a lot of basic questions that I didn't want to bother my sensei about. I like the approach the book takes about really 'living' the martial way--not just going around and doing stuff like you see in the movies. Although I was a bit taken back by the book being a bit on the aggressive side of fighting and the lack of coverage concerning aikido.

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Summary: A must for any Martial Arts Library
Review: I have a large Martial Arts library, and Lt Col Morgan's Book would have to be the most thumbed through, and Post-It Noted of the lot... It is my favourite! Right up there with Kensho Furuya's "Kodo - Ancient Ways" for the best references in the correct Martial Way.

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Summary: Outstanding for all martial artists of all levels
Review: I'm constantly adding to my library of martial arts books and ordered this one based strictly on the huge number of positive Amazon book reviews which accompany its listing. I have to confirm what everyone else says -- Forest Morgan hits home with solid information that is viable for all martial artists from white belt to black belt. Although I study Taekwondo myself, I certainly have great respect for all martial arts styles and always learn something of value from each of them. The real beauty of "Living the Martial Way" is its accuracy and profound insights that apply to martial artists of all styles and ranks and backgrounds. Outstanding book, belongs right up there with the classics of this field.

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Summary: tis a damn good book
Review: i have read this book many times, i recommend it to anyone. Morgan hits home time and time again. It is real, it has answers.

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Summary: A must read!
Review: This is hands-down the best instruction manual for Martial Artists everywhere from every style! It is Required Reading for all my students! Great Job Maj. Morgan! (Paul J. Hale; Budoshin Ju-Jitsu)

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Summary: Excellent Guide for Developing Your Personal Warriorship!
Review: This is probably the best guide on the development of personal warriorship that I have ever read. In fact, I have given all of my advanced students a copy of the book as required reading! Head Instructor Phil Orr, Columbia Kenpo/Karate/Ju-Jitsu Schoo

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Summary: Great advice on how and why to train.
Review: This is a great book. I was hooked from page one. Major Morgan gives a great overview of the history of martial arts including the so-called "spiritual aspects" along with a clearly stated overview of how to train. Like one of the other reviewers here I thought the section on honor was exellent. My style (Shaolin kung fu) is a softer style. I found myself totally agreeing with everything the author said about how to train (kata and more kata) but disagreeing with some of his opinions. I felt he was a little hard on "do" as apposed to "itsu". On the other hand it made me change some of my ideas about my training in a very positive way. Even where I felt a little challenged by what he was saying, I felt he made his case very well. I recommended this book to my instructor (who read it) and the other advanced students in my class. My instructor found especially helpful the section on spiritual aspects which he plans to use in the future with Christian students to help them with their

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Summary: The best martial arts book I have ever read.
Review: I was thouroughly impressed with this book. I frequently go back and re-read certain chapters when I am dealing with issues pertaining to my training, both physically and mentally. This book is not about styles, but about the true spirit of the martial arts. I was most impressed with the author's view on honor. As an American, I agree that most of us look at saving face as honor. And that is why most fights start, to save face. This book totally changed the way I look at my training, the person I am trying to become, and the way I go about striving for that goal. This book is easy to read, simple to understand, and amazingly insightful. It is one of those books that make you say, "Now why didn't I think of that?" Great reading!!

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Summary: Required reading for all martial artists
Review: With the author's decades of martial arts experience, he clearly explains the physical and mental aspects of martial arts without digressing into vagueness. His karate and JuJitsu background are used to explain what you need to know to succeed in martial arts. His opinions are both strong and with foundation

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Summary: This book is an absolute must for any serious martial artist
Review: I would recommend this book to any one who is serious about martial arts. It is required reading for my students progressing from low to medium belts. Thank you Mr. Morgan! TJ Storm -Eye of the Storm Martial Arts Cente