And another video too showcasing Mau Rākau by Hinetu Dell, Kuia and Kaitiaki (female elder and guardian) of Ngāti Porou. [MEDIA]
Long time no see, so time for another update. Things have been bit up and down for me this year. Mau Rākau is one of the hardest martial arts I...
Here is the public page for Te Whare Tu Taua Ki Waitaha, they are a fantastic ropu (group). Feel free to check them out (give their videos a look)...
Kia Ora Koutou, Hello everyone. Since November last year I've been training hard for this year's grading. For pou rua we have some real butt...
Fortified foods such as cereals, plant based milks and vege spreads (marmite) will generally have you covered for B12 and calcium. Omega 3 fats...
There's no need to worry of the estrogen (phytoestrogens) in plant foods such as soy. There is a misconception that's been been going on for a...
I'm a vegan myself (became one early this year), lets be honest, fake meat will never taste like meat. Vegan cheese is the same (man, the let down...
Hi folks, its been a while since I last updated. Training has been going well and I'm current learning what I need to know for the next big...
Hi Aaradia, you seem to have a good understanding about what kapa haka is about already which is awesome to see. Even though I am part Maori,...
Yes there is dualism in Zoroastrianism. The two being Cosmic dualism and Moral dualism, similar to modern day Christianity. If you look at...
Kia Ora Uepohatu. Nga mihi for your kind words. I think I understand your question but I can't respond properly in Te Reo Maori (still learning)...
Satan (Ha-Satan/The-Satan) translates to the accuser/the adversary and can refer to just about anyone that leads people astray or tempts people to...
In the future I will see if I can film myself at the next grading (with permission) and I will share the footage privately with those that have...
Here is my tipare (headband) as promised. I cross stitched the pattern, then sowed it onto the strapping. The brown represents the rank, pou tahi...
Are you unable to purchase foam padded rattan sticks? Why go the PVC route? http://store.kaligear.com/padded-stick/
So grading has come and gone and me and my older sister passed. Everyone from my group that graded, passed. Which is huge considering that 2/3...
I'm currently playing Assassins Creed Black Flag. Its ok.
Have a talk with your podiatrist. My podiatrist recommended me Dr. Comfort and they're pretty good as far as support goes. I personally wear...
Update Still been training hard, the grading is not that far away now (next month). Unfortunately I have not reached my goal of being able to...
Woods used for carving Maori Weapons This summer I intend to go up into the bush and finally harvest some wood for carving taiaha. The wood I...
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