Aloha from MA. I was born and grew up in Waianae and always admired the strength of our ancient ancestors. I had read of the art of Lua, but can't recall it ever being taught or available when I was a kid. Seeing this now at the age of 44 is awesome! Much praise to these Hawai'ian kane(and the wahine's that support them) keeping our culture and fighting spirit alive. If I was living back home, I think I probably would have taken this up. I miss Hawai'i.
Aloha ko'u inoa O' Kahiwa. Hello my name is Kahiwa. I'm from Lahaina, Maui Hawaii. I'm the warrior with the green ko'oko'o(or whacking stick). This was our graduation the final test to see what we are truly made of. Being graded by my teachers teacher. Are you going to take Flight or Fight? This was 1 of the most greatest days of my life. We dominated the battle ground that day. All the while your family and everyone else's is watching your every move. "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care". Take up Arms with your mind, use to find out 1. Who you are? What is your genealogy? 2.What is your language? How are you perpetuating your cultural heritage? 3. Fight against injustice, racism, hate, bullying all out evil every single day without ever forgetting who you are! Where you come! and Standing up for what you believe in. Malama kekahi i kekahi. Malama Honua. Mai ka wahi apana Kaua'ula mai ka piko O Maui Eo au I Nawaliwali Ohana Aloha no Kahiwa
For the most part they are pretty similar, some are so similar that you can understand eachother basically 100%, others are similar but only in structure but have their own different words for things etc
Aloha, Thank you for continuing in tradition and honor. I'm trying to find the scientific and natural laws that contribute to martial arts around the world. Thank you for being great warriors and examples of the warrior culture to the USA and the rest of the world.
Well... We islanders originate from South East Asia. I'm not Poly, I'm Micronesian but we're in the same boat (so to speak haha) We all island hopped out of the Malaysia area and settled into our islands. But we're talking THOUSANDS of years ago, before there was even an "oriental" race. Basically, there is no written version of Polynesian or any real way to show how old or where exactally the ORIGINAL mother language of Polynesian comes from etc. It comes out of SE Asia, before it was "Asia"
I just want to show some Polynesian Love!!! Comin' @ you from New Bedford, Ma, aka 508!!! Island Pride baby!!! From Tahiti to Hawaii to Samoa and Tonga!!! We out here !!!
this is a wonderful Hawai'ia Haka.. some of the other grpups (uni Hawaii etc) are taking Maori ideas and disrespecting them.. this is however, a Kanaka Maoli style. Its fantastic and authentic.. Kia Ora and aroha from Aotearoa, NZ :)
Aloha from MA. I was born and grew up in Waianae and always admired the strength of our ancient ancestors. I had read of the art of Lua, but can't recall it ever being taught or available when I was a kid. Seeing this now at the age of 44 is awesome! Much praise to these Hawai'ian kane(and the wahine's that support them) keeping our culture and fighting spirit alive. If I was living back home, I think I probably would have taken this up. I miss Hawai'i.
Aloha ko'u inoa O' Kahiwa. Hello my name is Kahiwa. I'm from Lahaina, Maui Hawaii. I'm the warrior with the green ko'oko'o(or whacking stick). This was our graduation the final test to see what we are truly made of. Being graded by my teachers teacher. Are you going to take Flight or Fight? This was 1 of the most greatest days of my life. We dominated the battle ground that day. All the while your family and everyone else's is watching your every move. "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care". Take up Arms with your mind, use to find out 1. Who you are? What is your genealogy? 2.What is your language? How are you perpetuating your cultural heritage? 3. Fight against injustice, racism, hate, bullying all out evil every single day without ever forgetting who you are! Where you come! and Standing up for what you believe in. Malama kekahi i kekahi. Malama Honua. Mai ka wahi apana Kaua'ula mai ka piko O Maui Eo au I Nawaliwali Ohana Aloha no Kahiwa
Looks like a cool tradition. Glad you guys are still keeping it going.
For the most part they are pretty similar, some are so similar that you can understand eachother basically 100%, others are similar but only in structure but have their own different words for things etc
Aloha, Thank you for continuing in tradition and honor. I'm trying to find the scientific and natural laws that contribute to martial arts around the world. Thank you for being great warriors and examples of the warrior culture to the USA and the rest of the world.
So whats the origin of the base language?Or is there even one at all?
Well... We islanders originate from South East Asia. I'm not Poly, I'm Micronesian but we're in the same boat (so to speak haha) We all island hopped out of the Malaysia area and settled into our islands. But we're talking THOUSANDS of years ago, before there was even an "oriental" race. Basically, there is no written version of Polynesian or any real way to show how old or where exactally the ORIGINAL mother language of Polynesian comes from etc. It comes out of SE Asia, before it was "Asia"
Mahalo for sharing.
Awesome display of MANA!!!....Aloha and Jah luv!!!
What is the original base Polynesian language?
love the haka!! warrior spirit in action!!! much respect!!
@HaVVaiianVVarrior then what is it?
I just want to show some Polynesian Love!!! Comin' @ you from New Bedford, Ma, aka 508!!! Island Pride baby!!! From Tahiti to Hawaii to Samoa and Tonga!!! We out here !!!
this is a wonderful Hawai'ia Haka.. some of the other grpups (uni Hawaii etc) are taking Maori ideas and disrespecting them.. this is however, a Kanaka Maoli style. Its fantastic and authentic.. Kia Ora and aroha from Aotearoa, NZ :)
We need more of this: right of passage. We need more MEN. Most men have become weak.
kahului half moon makawalu splitting ranks
I could be mistaken but a lot of Polynesian words are similar regardless of the islands:~)
respect
0:17 This is guy taught Link how to fight.
Tau ke! nga mihi nui rawa atu ki a koutou katoa. Kia ora!
One more philosophy I wish I could be a part of. But I'm not Polynesian.
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Felt like I just warped to Samoa :)
The Haka
Austronesian
EXcuse me.. it is ha'a not haka.. sorry
Samoans always think they are the top dogs hah.. but NOPE it was Tahiti and Samoa and Marquesas, which were the base of polynesia.
KEEP TEACHING BUT FIRST THE HEALING OF ONE WE SHALL TEACH, AND QUEEN LILIUOKALANI HOW TO HELP TRANSLATE WHAT IS KNOWN TODAY AS THE KING JAMES BIBLE..
Eo! Ea.