Limerick challenge!
There was once a great aikidoka
Whose technique was increasingly local; His movements got smaller than ever Till they disappeared altogether And even his kiai was sub-vocal. *********** Methinks I wrote about Tissier Shihan... :cool: :D Now who can do better?! Come on, I know you're just raring to unleash your poetic talents upon the AikiWeb! Karo |
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One night Karolina Owczarzak
after aikido got carjacked! She tossed the offender On top of her fender and said "Yer not such a baddy now, are ya?" |
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For the rest of you, don't worry, in this game everything's made up and the points don't matter... That's right, the points are just like "Whose Line" and your aikido rank... :p So, I'll see your hijack and raise you marine fauna with a local flair: There was a shodan from Woodley Park* Who was attacked by a giant shark; He grabbed the large fin, Did a sankyo pin And made it promise to eat only bark. ************ * Woodley Park is where my dojo is in DC. Now I wonder who's the shodan... :D Karo |
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Dagnabbit. Why'd you have to bring up Limericks just before bedtime? Now my mind won't shut up. Here are a couple written while brushing my teeth:
There once was a sensei named Dave Who would practice all day with a glaive. He mastered the kata of the naginata 'Til the motion was just like a wave. There was a yudansha named Karen Whose waza was flashy and darin'. Her hakama flew as her uke she slew. And all of the white belts were starin'. |
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Aha! Another one:
No one does ukemi like Jay, Who rolls in his own special way. He melds with the mat, With nary a splat, And pops up on the preceding day. I still got nothin' close to that first one (by the OP), though. |
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In his three DVDs about Entries,
Ledyard shares what's been passed on for centuries: If you're already in The attacker can't win Just drop, and he'll be on his knees. :D |
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The other evening on my way to class
I grew curious and I had to ask What will sensei do tonight Lots of attacks but no fight And for sure we'll end up on our collective ass |
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I know a cool Sensei named Garth
Whose Waza is hardly a farce, He'll show you the way,, To Irimi Nage', And introduce you to the planet Earth. :D I also know someone named Pyle, Who has an encouraging smile, But his technique's no joke When he does a nikyo, You'll find yourself flyin a mile.:p |
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Oh, well, if we're boasting about our senseis now.... :rolleyes:
There was a sensei called Michael Who was famous from here to Lake Baikal He trained at great pace With such skill and grace That the uke could not be recycled. **************** I should soooooo get a promotion for that... :cool: :D Karo |
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But then maybe you haven't met Tara who has quite a knowledge of hara. with a shomenuchi cut she'll put you on your but and she won't even smear her mascara. Oh I am in so much trouble arn't I? There's also this girl you should meet she walked in one day off the street. shes an interesting case, she don't land on her face In spite of her tangled up feet. |
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There once was a man in Nagoya,
Who said "I have something to show ya." He spins you around, You fly up and down, As he says "It was nice to know ya." |
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Aikido is all about blending,
Aligning, flow, and defending. We came to this way Through our dear O Sensei. And now it's the world we are mending. :) |
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Behold the Three Tenors of Aiki:
There's Dan, and there's Ark, and there's Mikey, They can put back the Ki In the waza, you see, And make every uke yell "Crikey!" (with apologies to Mr. Sigman for unearned familiarity) |
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I didn't mean to imply in my previous post that our dojo condones violent training in any way... :uch: ;) So here's another perspective on our Sensei:
There was a sensei in Northwest D.C. With an exceptional command of ki; When he was away His spirit would stay And scold students invisibly. Hmmmm, somehow I don't think this fully reflects the atmosphere of loving kindness which really pervades our dojo... :rolleyes: :D Also, some of our senior black belts have just become more senior than previously: A wise aikidoka named Larry To Okinawa went, testing his merit; He returned from Japan With a second dan, For his aiki was exemplary. Larry doesn't read these forums, AFAIK, but I just wanted to share, because he's the coolest sempai ever. Also, he leads a killer warm-up! :D Karo |
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There is an old aikido sensei
Who likes teaching the Hombu defense way. His uke say he's gruff, Evil-tempered, and tough. Maybe so, but that's not what his friends say. |
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was concerned that his power was waning. He'd grimace and glower to increase his power but everyone knew he was feigning. |
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A sensei I knew in Peru,
Wrote fine limericks that stopped at line two. |
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Awesome, Josh! :p
Here's one about tonight's class: Though I love Thursday night's weapons class,Haha... I crack myself up. :D |
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There was a sensei called Shane
Who knew a lot about pain Thrown to the mat Hit it with a 'SPLAT' Bow, and continue to train |
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In the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics; and being a Canadian born in the province of British Columbia in which they will be held; I hereby appoint myself judge and judicator of aforesaid Limerick Challenge!
Heretofore, therefore, furthermore...and any other lawyer-like terms I may have missed. The Bronze medal goes to......(drumroll).... The United States! ....and Karolina Owczarzak!!! Quote:
And the Silver medal is awarded to.......(Anne of Green Gables two fisted apprehensive chin tuck)....... The United States!! for Cherie Cornmesser's stirring piece! Quote:
"Yes I agree, Shakespeare. She may have had a chance for gold but unfortunately was deducted two points for beginning with a conjunction and misspelling "butt". A marvellous showing nonetheless! Congratulations!! The Gold medal in this years Limerick Olympic Challenge belongs to..........(expectant, breath holding hush..........) The U.S of A! and Linda Eskin!!! (the band begins playing) America....America...... Quote:
"The U.S.A. has swept the Limerick Challenge! The U.S.A. has swept the Limerick Challenge!" "Oh my! What a championship!" "Linda Eskin's masterpiece captures the essence of the feel of a Dojo, whilst using traditional terminology. Her use of moderate slang, perfect rhyme and personal narrarative is deserving of the highest award of Limerickismiasticks!" "So closes another challenge...will the U.S.A. continue to dominate the lyrical arena? Where are the other representatives of their respective countries? I dunno Bob; but The Swedes and Czechs have glib tongues and the Japanese continue to dominate the Haiku arena." "Until next time ..keep your bokken close and your keyboard closer." |
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Kudos to all who joined in
To laugh, have fun, not to win a contest of Aiki with humor so likey that now I'm just left with a grin |
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Wow.... I am honored, thank you. :D Congrats to Karolina on her bronze and to my aiki sister, Linda on her victory.
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Thank you, thank you... I'm honored. :p
I'd like to give an Honorable Mention to Josh Lerner for his very creative and economical Limerick: Quote:
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Hand me my dogi, give me my belt;
Onto the mat, train and get svelt. Irimi here and tankan there, When pinning ukes, avoid kneeling on their hair. Swing your bokken, jab with your jo; Blending with your partner, go with the flow. |
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