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Martial Arts Madness: A User's Guide to the Esoteric Martial Arts [Paperback]

Glenn J. Morris (Author)
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January 1999
In a series of short, witty essays, jujitsu and chi kung teacher Glenn Morris looks at the vaulted self-importance and sense of indestructibility that the practice of martial arts can engender in its adherents. "Martial Arts Madness" is for adventurous souls who enjoy experimenting with the unknown.


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  • Paperback: 178 pages
  • Publisher: Frog Ltd (January 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1883319773
  • ISBN-13: 978-1883319779
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I don't get the title, October 17, 2003
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This review is from: Martial Arts Madness: A User's Guide to the Esoteric Martial Arts (Paperback)
The book has a pretty sizeable chapter on all sorts of "madness" (in the british sense) that might be associated with those who practice the martial arts (eg. My Martial Art is the SUPREME martial art in the world! syndrome). I am not really interested in the martial arts, but in the esoteric teachings - secrets are always begging for attention. This book has a couple of good meditations by one of Glenn's former students, and a lot of anecdotes from his and his students. I loved the previous two books, and I think this one is definitely worth the time (mostly for the bibliography), but maybe not as good.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Whats with the first two reviews?, March 15, 2001
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This review is from: Martial Arts Madness: A User's Guide to the Esoteric Martial Arts (Paperback)
Dr. Morris has written a very interesting collection of essays and exercises similar to his first two books and to top that off has included essays by students on their experiences. The inclusion of students is extremeley rare as they offer a proof that this wierdness is teachable and what is even more interesting he includes quotes from people who tried his meditation exercises out and got results but did not train with him. Very different.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to any martial arts collection., February 15, 1999
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This review is from: Martial Arts Madness: A User's Guide to the Esoteric Martial Arts (Paperback)
Glenn Morris delivers a highly readable and entertaining treatment of the esoteric side of the martial arts. Whether discussing Qi, or the writings of obscure meditative sects, the book comes across as well researched, and well written. The high points are the author's ability to tie together concepts with references from a variety of disciplines, (both in and out of the martial arts), and the catalogue of martial arts stereotypes. This is a great blend of scholarship and practical experience. I highly recommend that martial artists, and scholars of internal traditions such as Qigong or Yoga, read this book.
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