Funny how you see all these comments bad mouthing him... Think, you can't feel the true intimidating power of the haka through video. I'd like to see these people stand in front of this guy and keep their pants dry throughout.
Matt Ullrich I cant speak for others, but I felt this haka in an indescribable way. Still one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever felt. I can’t even fathom what it would feel like to see it in person.
It’s this pride and acknowledgement of tradition and ancestry that keeps the All Blacks number one. So cool, wish Scotland had a call to arms like this.
Thats only 1 person preforming it... imagine a good couple hundred going it all at the same time. if the hairs on the back of your neck dont stand up on end u got issues XD
Yes! I come from a military family and my son is in the Marine Corps and is a black belt and a black belt teacher. And this warrior spirit is what drew me to the Haka. I understand this spirit. I crave the energy of this spirit. To me this is the spirit that you need to have success, true success, in your life’s journey.
Is it insensitive, or cultural appropriation to pay respects in that way or use that to Honor that tradition by doing a haka as a white person? I have some Indian in me, and Irish, No ties to these tribes but I’m so moved, I would love to learn the haka as a way to pay respects for what it is and Represents
@thehood6067 Cultural appropriation is the most annoying buzzword in the history of buzzwords. Imitation is flattery. Its a literal compliment. Its saying i find your culture so beautiful that i want to imitate it. People need to stop being offended by everything.
If you've got Kees Meeuws, who's built like a brick schoolhouse, talking about the intense energy of Inia Maxwell's haka, it's probably a good idea to take note. Watching Maxwell do this demonstration gave me chills.
Hi - I am a 60 yr old american woman and I have wartched haka off and on for a long while and I dearly love the intensity and the determination and the I am going to kick your butt of the ceremony - I would love to see this taught in - of all places - a senior citizen's center because as an older american woman we are kinda not very highly prized in our country - and I think it would be like teaching older people that we are not near death and we are not going to take it any longer
Some people missed the point, the Haka is a ceremonial throw-down, the fact that this "little man" could demonstrate his imposing warrior spirit to the massive players, tells the tale of all those that came bofore him, very very impressive,
That's awesome. Too few people have forgotten the value of traditions like this. The connection it creates among a group who have learned to perform it together takes the military kinship a step further. Go to war with those you've trained to fight with and you'll do better than with no training or by training separately, but train to fight together and then train to perform something like a haka together and there's an additional bond that the other side may not have.
Thats one of the best Haka's I've ever seen. Wish it had pulled back the camera a little more during his actual demonstration. Its a whole-body experience lol.
Ringa ringa pakia Waewae takahia kia kino whai ake kino whai ake Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka Ora! Ka Ora! Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka Ora! Ka Ora! Tenei te ta ngata puhuru huru Nana nei i tiki mai Whakawhiti te ra A upane ka upane! A upane kaupane whiti te ra! Hi!!
Hi guys. Can someone tell me what Inia says between 'Waewae takahia kia kino' and 'ka mate, ka mate etc'? Nothing but respect for this guy. The passion and commitment is amazing. Great Haka!!
As an Aussie I have seen many Hakas performed by Various Kiwi teams. I have to say that guy would have to have been the best I have seen ...... ever. That was pure passion.
Traveled to NZ 12 years ago and visited a Maori demonstration village, face to face it's such a awesome experience, I couldn't break eye contact with one of the fellas doing it, if we do have a soul he was honestly looking right into it.
the chant isn't to intimidate the opponents its to hype themselves... be fearless, have no mercy unless forgiven, give them your all and not be forgotten
This is tradition adapted by tribes, I for can say that, any form of intimidation or battle cry to help bolster ones or an entire community at war is beneficial. Speaking as a 10 year US Army Infantryman with a specialization of Ranger, deployed twice in Iraq and 3x in Afghanistan, anything to help build up that adrenaline and courage to get that extra kick to drive on is great! I don't follow rugby much but since I've stumbled onto the All Blacks Haka, seems as though these backwards tribesmen.
It does help when you know the words behind the haka, i get bord watching the all blacks do it they are so stiff and emotionless but mainstream have made them look like heros, mr maxwel comes from a strong kapahaka backround and would school anyone at all levels on how to do a haka,
Mind you I’m Puerto Rican but every time I see this man perform this haka I cry as I do it mind you my grandpa has Polynesian blood in him from his mom but never can find her history.
Trust me when I tell you it is very different in person. I know this both from being a part of a kapahaka group and from encountering people who will perform a haka in the middle of the street. There is very little scarier then sitting in the park at night and hearing a group of men performing a haka, as their cries grow louder and louder around you.
I really love this chanting ritual kind of thing, and I might even do something similar before workout to raise testosterone levels but, I gotta be honest, as awesome as that guy is, his facial expression made me almost cry of laughter.
i want to learn how to do the haka so badly. where can i go to learn it, i live in indiana but cant find anyone who teaches it so i think i may be limited to learning it via the web
Well, from the look of it i would think it seems pretty much like a challenge. I have no problem with traditions being brought into sports. I appreciate the gesture.
might be a stupid question since i dont know much about rugby nor the haka, is the All Blacks the only group that does this type of ritual in the beginning of a game?
its amazing how much people talk shit about other cultures .. im proud as to be maori and this fulla here Inia Maxwell from Ohinemutu also where im from and know him well tomuch kuz
I agree, the AB's do it way too fast, it would be way more powerful slower, but I guess it's not easy when you have so much stamina before an international rugby game.
Now thats how a haka is done.. Man(or Girl) if you want to get more views on this video, add more ' Tags: ' and change the title of the video. Because the quality of this clip is really good. (Potential of a lot more views). NIce video and thanks. Been looking for this, for a long time.
