Mau rākau, meaning "to bear a weapon", is a martial art based on traditional Māori weapons. Mau rākau is a general term referring to the skilled use of weapons. It is said that the use of …

Mau Rākau is a traditional Māori martial art and this unique programme gives you the opportunity to learn the ancestral practices, values and protocols of the warrior. You'll learn about Māori …

In the para whakawai (weapons training school) young men learnt mau rākau (the use of weapons). They were instructed in battle formations, weapon use, and attack and defence …

This is a general overview and introduction to the use of Maori weaponry or Mau Rakau, the traditional combat arts of Aotearoa (New Zealand).All the informat...

Oct 28, 2024 · Mau Rākau, meaning "to bear a weapon", is a martial art based on traditional Māori weapons, and was used in warfare for hundreds of years.

With this upbringing young men entered the para whakawai (school of traditional weaponry), where they were instructed in the arts of mau rākau (the use of weaponry). In the para …

The revival of mau rākau is a rarely told story that has played a key part in reacquainting many Māori with their heritage and identity. Mau rākau is a type of martial art. It involves wielding the …

Young men were taught chants and incantations such as the hoa rākau and mata rākau, to make warriors fleet-footed or cause a weapon to be extremely deadly. With this upbringing young …

Mau Rākau, the traditional Māori martial art, has deep roots in NZ’s cultural history. It’s not just about combat but embodies a profound spiritual and cultural practice passed down through …

Mau Rakau is a weapons-based martial arts developed by the Maori of New Zealand. Mau Rakau teaches the use of traditional Maori weapons such as the Taiaha (short spear/staff weapon), …