Dr. Glenn Morris was an author, educator, researcher, industrial consultant and martial arts  instructor.    He developed the art of Hoshin Roshi Ryu which was a combination of the wide range of meditations, martial experience  &  healing arts he studied  for    over 40 years. Dr.Morris was a master instructor of Tien Tao Wei Shen Chi Kung, Nihon Karate Jutsu and Bujinkan Taijutsu. He also studied Jujutsu, Judo, Boxing, Wrestling, Okinawan Karate,Savate     & various forms of Kung Fu. Dr. Morris also pursued  in  depth  study of various subjects pertaining to health  &  healing  such    as Humanistic Psychology, bodywork, Gestalt Therapy, Reubenfeld Synergy, Chinese Medicine, meditation and hypnosis. 

Dr. Morris' academic achievements include PhD in Communication with specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI and D.Sc. in Transpersonal Psychology from Eurotech Research University. 

He was the author of the following books:

  1. Martial Arts Madness - Lulu Press
  2. Shadow Strategies - North Atlantic Books
  3. Path Notes of an American Ninja Master - North Atlantic Books
  4. Organizational Synch: Making Your Job Work for You - Prentice Hall
  5. Job Search: The College Graduates Guide to Securing a Job (with Jon Kayne) - Kendell Hunt

Dr. Morris passed away on April 1, 2006. Many who had the good fortune to meet and know him were touched by his gregarious personality, exceptional intelligence and unique sense of humor.


Over the years, Kiva lending team Merciful Ninjas have lent some serious cash to people around the world, helping businesses and education grow, clothing people, investing in agriculture and small manufacturing/retail businesses. Join us in honoring Glenn and helping people succeed!