Monday’s Martial Madness: The 12 Days of Martial Arts πŸŽ„

~ Stephanie Dunham

Dear Reader, You are about to embark on a non-sensical journey of wonder.  You’re probably gonna wonder about this little ditty.  Why in the world would anyone do this on PURPOSE.  While it is possible to get injured practicing a martial art, it doesn’t happen this fast or intensely.  Rather, this is an imaginative a retelling of many injuries collected by many martial artists over the past century condensed into 12 days. Because Christmas, and madness.  

πŸŽ„On the first day of martial arts my tori gave to me, a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the second day of martial arts my tori gave to me, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the third day of martial arts my tori gave to me, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the fourth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the fifth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the sixth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the seventh day of martial arts my tori gave to me, seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the eighth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, eight side step knee strikes. Seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the ninth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, nine shoulder throws. Eight side step knee strikes. Seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the tenth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, ten more bloody noses. Nine shoulder throws. Eight side step knee strikes. Seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the eleventh day of martial arts my tori gave to me, eleven knife hand strikes.  Ten more bloody noses. Nine shoulder throws. Eight knee strikes. Seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

πŸŽ„ On the twelfth day of martial arts my tori gave to me, twelve pulsing head doinks. Eleven knife hand strikes.  Ten more bloody noses. Nine shoulder throws. Eight knee strikes. Seven hammer blows.  Six dozen bruises.  Five more injuries! Four stomped on toes, three pulled muscles, two scraped up knuckles, and a groin strike that put me on my knees.

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

Published by Stephanie Dunham

Stephanie Dunham Sensei (Steph Sensei) is a firm believer in empowering others to be their best selves. Steph Sensei believes in taking ancient disciplines and traditions of Japanese warrior culture and applying them to modern needs. She enjoys teaching, but more importantly, she loves learning. Stephanie continues to train and work towards expanding her knowledge base for herself and her students. Steph Sensei believes in a holistic approach in training and works to achieve a balanced approach to mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of martial arts training. She loves to work with anyone interested in training, but especially loves working with women and kids. Stephanie Sensei believes that martial arts training is for anyone, regardless of limitations, who wishes to improve their lives. Ninpo Ikkan!

5 thoughts on “Monday’s Martial Madness: The 12 Days of Martial Arts πŸŽ„”

  1. Aghast at the sheer cruelty. Pray forgive my ignorance, but what’s a tori? To think said person continued to pile up the abuse over 12 says — and you allowed it! But then, I do willingly submit to your varied, hellish torture at the Y…and like it. Well, mostly. But I do keep going back, so there ya go…

    On Mon, Dec 10, 2018, 10:31 AM The Modern Kunoichi Modern Kunoichi posted: ” [image: πŸŽ„]On the first day of martial arts my > tori gave to me, a groin strike that put me on my knees. [image: πŸŽ„] On > the second day of martial arts my tori gave to me, two scraped up knuckles, > and a groin strike that put me on my knees. [image: πŸŽ„] On the third day > of mar” >

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      2. “Dear Reader, You are about to embark on a non-sensical journey of wonder. You’re probably gonna wonder about this little ditty. Why in the world would anyone do this on PURPOSE. While it is possible to get injured practicing a martial art, it doesn’t happen this fast or intensely. Rather, this is an imaginative a retelling of many injuries collected by many martial artists over the past century condensed into 12 days. Because Christmas, and madness.”

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