Tena Koutou (Hello Everyone) This thread is for resources regarding Maori Martial Arts for anyone that is interested. E iti noa ana, na te aroha (Although it (the gift) be small, it is a gift of love.)
Here is a list of the Traditional martial arts as practiced by the Maori Mau Rakau - To bear a weapon (full article can be read here - Te Ara) WhaWhai MekeMeke and Motoranga - Maori Boxing (full articles can be read here - NZETC and Fight Times Magazine Te Maumau/Ringa Ringa - Maori Wrestling (full articles can be read here - NZETC and Te Ara The Lore of Whare Tapere - Part 1 (NZETC)
Video footage featuring Mau Rakau [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKlqol_Hn6s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKlqol_Hn6s[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1oBQU0HkI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1oBQU0HkI[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvYeG-trZ6s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvYeG-trZ6s[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36gE1ukuAdc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36gE1ukuAdc[/ame] Unfortunately there are no subtitles available for the below footage (the below features Mau Rakau (Mau Taiaha) being applied in full contact sparring) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQ1fCRlKC0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQ1fCRlKC0[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxUXyA3O3s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxUXyA3O3s[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdjZsu4em0k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdjZsu4em0k[/ame] Demonstration of the Patu and Mere [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9JiHZ-028"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9JiHZ-028[/ame] Demonstration of Footwork [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AnYMAiqwt0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AnYMAiqwt0[/ame] Demonstration of the Pouwhenua [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE6Qli870w8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE6Qli870w8[/ame]
List of Clubs that teach Mau Rakau Te Whare Tu Taua O Aotearoa Clubs Associated with Te Whare Tu Taua O Aotearoa Maramara Totara - England Branch For other clubs, please contact your local Marae or Maori community in your area or country. There are Maori communities all over the world, here some links. http://www.ngatiranana.co.uk/ http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/tearohanui/ http://www.nzas.org/TeKaha/TeKaha.htm
Hey guys, its been a while since I updated this thread but I'm happy to say that my local Marae (Papawai) is also now teaching Mau Rakau. Tonight will be the first time I'll be getting a taste at it and I'll be sure to share with you guys how it goes. Here is Papawai's facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/papawai.marae
