American REACTS to ALL BLACKS HAKA for first time
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2019
- I had heard a lot about the Haka and I'm happy to finally get to check it out. This is a reaction to The Greatest haka EVER? video.
I would love to learn more about this topic, so hit me up in the comments.
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What's your most memorable experience with the Haka? I'd love to learn more, so hit me up on the cultural aspects of it as well.
I mentioned a 2011 Rugby World Cup reaction in this video, but unfortunately that got blocked on UA-cam. You can find that on my Patreon instead.
Not the haka specifically but when I played in high school there was a team with a lot of players of Tongan descent, and they had a pre-match dance, which was both thrilling and absolutely terrifying to behold.
I as a South African prefer the older Haka, to me it just seems so much more intimidating. You should really watch the Lomu funeral tribute. The Haka's there will bring tears to your eyes
ua-cam.com/video/M6Qtc_zlGhc/v-deo.html this is a good video to show what a haka can mean outside of rugby. I'm loving your content..
I saw Richie McCaw lead the Kapa O Pango Haka for the first time in Australia. Originally this Haka was lead by Tana Umaga and got into controversy for the slitting the throat motion. Also watching the Timatanga haka led by Hosea Gear was pretty awesome which I got to see in person as well
That was (I’m pretty sure) the Kappa O Pango Haka, which was actually specifically written for the All Blacks. It’s one of the more aggressive ones they have.
The kind of traditional one is Ka Mate, which is pretty catchy in my opinion. They performed that when they won the World Cup in 2015.
Also, several other Pacific nations have similar dances (Samoa in particular), and RC Toulon (french rugby club) actually have a massive chant which seems almost inspired by the hakas.
All worth checking out
The Haka isn't just about intimidation, it's also meant as a mark of respect. If you take it in the context of a war dance, they're basically saying we're going to kill you, but, we respect your bravery to take us on. They'd also do the Haka for any important visitor as a mark of respect and to show their strength.
The original haka was a statement that we are going to fight and kill you. But it is also a statement of who we are as Maori. Why don't you look up the ACTUAL translation of the haka the all blacks perform to get your facts straight
@@jakesturm2046 how relax and don't be so damn precious. The explanation isn't to far off and if you take it in the content of how it is performed today then it isn't too far off being right. The haka is also a mark of respect so get over yourself.
@@dezstepz2427 just pointing out the obvious mate, and no I will be particular about it thank you very much. Have a good day
You still being particular Jakey ? lol @ @@jakesturm2046
@@jakesturm2046 Bro... that is not Maori. We should as people be amazed that an ignorant "American" is taking the time to pay homage to our beloved war dance the "Haka".
Think outside the square bro we are people and we as people are loved worldwide.
as a New Zealander, I will have to add this about the haka, its also a challenge, its a war dance, it's used as a way of showing respect. Many times in high school, if teachers are retiring (specially teachers that are loved etc) , they had their students perform a haka to farewell them so to face a haka is not just intimidation but also a great privilege to have one done for you.
Hey from when on NZ become Islamic country
@@sirlordhenrymortimer6620 We are a multiracial, multicultural, secular country where all religions are welcome as long as they don't try to interfere with other people's lives the way right wing American Christians do. About 1% of the population identified as Muslim (and the same as Jewish) on the most recent census but Muslim's are welcome in New Zealand. Sonny Bill Williams is our first Muslim All Black, and we had a Jewish prime minister for the entire 8 years of the Obama regime (followed by a catholic prime minister for a year, and our current prime minister is a female atheist who gave birth in office). Being a secular society works well for us and our Muslim citizens are as Kiwi as everyone else.
I’ve done a Haka at a wedding. Brides father choreographed it. Was cool
Archangel Great response
Yeah my Dad got a spontaneous haka when he retired from teaching and it was probably one of the proudest moments of his life :)
The Haka done at Jonah Lumo's funeral was unbelievable
Plus this one for fallen soldiers in Afghan. ua-cam.com/video/xI6TRTBZUMM/v-deo.html
Absolutely. RIP Jonah 😢
It broke my heart & made me cry.
@@ToeKnee632 that was insane
@@ToeKnee632 also the one done by the Spartacus cast for Andy Whitfield, led by Manu Bennet
Its a symbolic gesture. Ritualistic. And very cathartic. They let all there pent up nerves and emotion out. Its pretty cool. Kiwi here
Yo why don't you guys do this in cricket as well? 😂💯
'Tis magnificent! Caribbean person here.
I'm Maori myself, and the haka, along with all other Maori culture is very spiritual. It is a war dance, intended to intimidate your opponent. Not only is that, but it's also a sign of respect, and stating who we are as Maori.... The All Blacks perform it to represent who we are as a nation. Aweseome to see an "ignorant American" getting to know the great of rugby!
talking of which, having just done the aussies, we English hope we meet you in the final, assuming the Irish dont do the job for us :)
did you feel alots of energy in haka?and is very positive energy...lol
A few years ago England had the bright idea of responding to the Haka by simply ignoring it. they just carried on doing their warm up routines behind the posts. It didn't go well, They lost by 50 points!
Australia did the same under John Eales. He regards it as one of his biggest regrets. They got smashed. Basically the haka is a challenge to war. If you ignore it you're going to get your arse whipped as you're not accepting the challenge, you're shying away from it. If you want have a chance you have to step up and confront it and accept the challenge.
Every time a team disrespects the Haka I quietly say "Oh no". That reaction makes the Kiwi boys 10 foot tall & bulletproof. They always give the other team the fight of their lives when they do that.
A few years ago the Welsh team (the home team) complained that the haka gave the AB an "unfair advantage". As the AB were the "visiting" team, they were banned from (publicly) performing a haka before the match. Instead, the haka was performed in the AB dressing room and was extra loud so that the Welsh team knew it was being performed. In the following match the Welsh team individually and collectively got their arses handed to themselves on a plate! That was the last time a serious attempt was made to ban the haka.
They were to scared to face the music, then they had their asses handed to them
@@craigmccullough7333 That's not what happened, NZ weren't banned. The Welsh wanted to change the protocol so that the haka would have been performed after NZ anthem but before the Welsh one. AB's refused and decided to do the haka in their changing room.
I don't know why it stands it to me, but whenever Americans say "All Blacks" they put the emphasis on "Blacks" rather than the "All" like the rest of the world does. Sounds really strange!
Americans are so cowed and oppressed by thought police that they literally fear saying the world "black" in case they lose their job for "insensitivity". Hence the exaggerated, laboured and self conscious elocution even when they are in the clear.
@@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin Jessica said what I was thinking & you nailed the answer. Thanks to you both. 👍
I'm french and i was surprised too...;-).
Its the colour New Zealand want to play in some American's believe they own the colour black. I checked patents they don't.
This is the only time I've ever heard it said like this and it does sound strange. I'm American and I have never said it like that. However, my only other experiences hearing how other Americans say "All Blacks" is limited to sports announcers and UA-cam videos so far. I would guess it likely has more to do with what area he's from. Not sure why anyone would emphasize "Blacks" rather than saying it normally. Please don't judge our pronunciation skills based on a few people. lol
The most moving Haka I've seen is one where a New Zealand army group bid farewell to fallen comrades.
AGREED! 2/1!!
When you see the tongues out, it kinda means "I COULD eat you".
My wife has a Maori colleague who jokes "We had problems with the British, but not TOO bad. After we ate a few, they learned some respect.
Haha, I immigrated to NZ from England when I was 2 yrs old. I remember growing up hearing a funny song called "Puha & Pakeha" all about cooking the white man in a pot :)
@I_360_No_scoped_JFK exactly, cannibalism was definitely not used for a food source. It was a way to disrespect an enemy you killed. Only maori who didn't care about the gods tended to do that, as they intentionally wanted to be hated by the gods in the heaven.
Ha ha ha (Aussie here)
@@madamelebuff Puha = watercress - on the remote chance that anyone is wondering. Goes well with pork
France/NZ 2007 quater final of WC. NZ making haka within a meter of the French wearing blue, white and red jerseys. Eye to eye. Epic.
ua-cam.com/video/ebZVMc0NKZs/v-deo.html
that's what I'm talking about.👍👍👍👍
Forever my favourite haka. Chabals eyes at the end. Fearless
You've made me smile, this morning, man. That's a really cool reaction
I have been part of a haka that started up around me at a protest demiostration and that was for real. Freaking out the other guys is soon forgotten, you are so pumped you want to express how strong you feel, and the adrenaline is really doing it, at that point pain is nothing, fear is nothing, you are together.
Originally, the haka was a Maori war dance used to formally challenge/intimidate enemies. In the context of the all blacks, it is still very much a challenge as well as a celebration of their link to the Maori/Pasifika culture. In more recent times, the haka has become more of a celebration of Maori culture and is used to mark significant moments. For example, a haka was performed at Jonah Lomu's funeral, and happens at weddings, etc. Many schools in NZ have their own haka.
Also, other Pacific Islands teams like Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga have their own similar, but different, traditions that are performed before test matches, and have similar cultural importance.
Challenges to the haka do happen, often in different ways. This was one of the more well known occasions. Home crowds like the English that have songs that they sing during test matches (swing low, etc) often sing over/during the haka. AFAIK the All Blacks see these kinds of things as a response and recognition of the haka.
There have been less respectful responses to the haka. During one test match, Australia ran drills and warm ups while the All Blacks performed, and went on to get absolutely smashed. On another occasion, one of the greatest Wallabies/players ever, David Campese (who is definitely worth a watch) practiced kicking in the back field while the rest of the team watched the haka, and I believe went on to play a very good game. There are also the semi-regular calls from certain shit stirring pundits that the haka gives NZ an unfair advantage, but I think this is untrue, and many players say watching it gets you pumped as well. Regardless, its an iconic element of the game.
On the note of leading the Haka, it has (at least since professionalism but most likely before) always been led by someone of Maori descent, and with a lot of mana in the team (mana is a difficult to define Maori term that refers to the respect, reverence, and weight someone carries). Recent leaders include Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Piri Weepu (in this video), Keven Mealamu and Tana Umaga. It is very rare that a non-Maori gets to lead the haka, and the fact that Richie Mccaw did several times speaks to the amount of mana he carried with him as a player.
Our current Capitan Keiran Read (8) has lead the Haka once in comparison. And I suspect only because he is leaving next year, did they give him the opportunity so soon. Before you move on to another country let me recommend Dan Carter, possibly the greatest 10 of all time. His kicking game was nigh perfect and his defensive game has yet to be matched by a 10 since. His reading of the game was on another level which gave him more time to pull off stunning breaks and kicks that nobody other than Barrett can pull off, and he was better than Barrett.
yes, I think this time France was pumped up with this confrontation to this haka (if you remember the game after that)
Carlos Spencer is another one that comes to mind.
I'll never forget this night, sitting with my mother and partner at the time. My son was a tiny baby still.
When that whisle went, literally the world outside exploded.
I live in Christchurch, and apart from the huge Earthquake we had before that, I'd never seen so many people on the street and still never seen anything like it. The streets were full, cars beeping, drunk and sober people screaming in joy.
Mainly because we'd been robbed the title for years and it was the French that got us in the WC prior to this
I'm not even a massive rugby fan but the pride I felt and the energy was unreal
I got to be honest this was one of the less impressive hakas I've seen. I thought the camera work and the sound on it was very poor. I've seen some hakas which made the hair on my neck stand up and this wasn't one of them. Unfortunately I saw those live on TV so I don't have a video link for it. They also did a bad job of showing how the French moved up for that haka, they were really up for it and it showed in their play. They nearly won that match. Was a great final.
I remember a bloke called Coetzee played rugby, pretty good actually, suspect he had English DNA somewhere.....
I actually agree I have seen way better Hakas
The initial cheer when they kneel is because it is the second, more powerful haka. Kapa o Paounga
The challenge from the French is unusual. But it was awesome, that is the celtic warrior stance so it was respecting 2 separate cultures history.
Also. The RWC fined the French team $10k for breaching the line.
Kiwis heard about it, and our main news anchor just ranted about it cause it was awesome. He putup a link for kiwis to pay the fine. It was raised in 10 mins flat.
We loved that challenge.. 😂
Awesome.
Now thats a good news story
i'm french and never heard this story 0_o damn
so cool tho.
My most memorable moment with the Haka happened in 1972 when a traveling All Black team played my rugby club at Indiana University. I was all of 21, a number 8 in the scrum and facing us was this club of men in all black kits doing the Haka before the match. I almost peed my pants to be sure. We were treated to a team that criscrossed their backfield, could drill a drop kick through the uprights at midfield and were true gentelmen on the pitch. I am 69 yrs old now, still think rugby is the greatest sport ever and while we lost the match 62-3, I think we won the party.
Dude I found your channel today and I’ve binged the videos. just wanna say it’s great to see how someone outside of the rugby community reacts and enjoys what is a great sport. Thanks from Scotland. Hope you enjoy the World Cup.
You should check out the beats by Dre Haka documentary. Does a good job of explaining the meaning and emotion of a haka
Yeah, highly recommend.
Erm or u can actually watch a documentary about Polynesian people instead of dre😂🤣😊
Craig Cassidy dre isn’t in the documentary....... it’s a Maori guy who tells the history of haka and you see a group of young Maori’s performing a haka with English translation.
@@bl4zedre4per62 sorry dude it was just a joke ...
The Tonga wardance vs the NZ hakka this year had me in goosebumps!
Most teams just stand and take it. France marching up was a big 'come and have a go' and it's epic.
Sadly, thee IRB hass put a stop to it.
@@waratah08 No you are still aloud to march forward, just not cross the half way line. This rule actually has nothing to do with the haka but was made because the Samoans and Tongans kept crossing the line almost breaking out into a fight. They are traditionally enemies.
Awesome reaction video dan i love the old kiwi haka from the past🏉⚽️
It's an amazing thing to see in person. It's recently been integrated into my high schools ANZAC ceremony
You should check out Ireland vs New Zealand 2018 it was an example of a great defensive game I think it would be great for you to watch as usually the clips you see are very try scoring
Should watch the Waikato Chiefs perform their Haka against Wales
You must look at the Rugby world cup 1995 finals Haka. When New Zealand lost to the Springboks. It was an epic stare of. After that game they changed the laws that no team is allowed to approach New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga or Fiji when they perform the Haka.
that is not true. The rule was actually carried over from rugby league. The rule was made because both teams use to go right up to each other and almost start fights. Tongan and Samoan's were the worst because they are traditionally enemies. They used to almost have fights. Just not aloud to cross the half way line now.
It is fun watching your journey. I was an "ignorant American" regarding Rugby when I started watching it 30 years ago. ABs are my favorite team but I would go to Treasure Island in SF Bay to watch the SF Golden Gate club play. Rugby in the US has come a long way. See if you can find Kees Meeuws, a retired AB prop forward, and any videos of him doing the haka. Fierce. He was one of my favorite forwards when he played. I haven't read the other comments so I may be repeating info here; Ka Mate, the original AB haka, is supposed to be the death haka of a Maori chief. You can find the translation and history on the internet :-) The new haka was recently written and choreographed. Look up All Blacks Sevens haka and Maori All Blacks haka too. The Sevens team only perform their haka when they win a tournament, not before the match. My favorite Sevens haka was the one performed in pouring rain. Check it out.
Rugby will grow in the States, i have travelled and worked around there for 30 years, there is a solid base, apart from the appeal of the contact aspect of the game, its readily accessible, just boots and bollocks, no helmet needed
there was one haka in the world cup between Samoa and Tonga that was absolutely amazing. you should definitely check it out. Keep up the good vids. :)
If it was between Samoa and Tonga then it was not a haka. Haka is unique to New Zealand. Other South Pacific nations have similar rituals but they are not haka.
It was superb, but NZ stopped the other South Sea Island teams doing their's at the same time.
Samoans = Siva tau
Tongans = Sipi tau
Fijians = Cibi
Maori = Haka
Apom Taylor im sorry my mistake
This wasn't the most common version of the Haka, the usual version "Ka Mate" is slightly more melodic and rhythmic :) Liked the one led by Tana Umaga against South Africa, looked like he was going to tear off the jersey of his team mate in front of him.
This version of the Haka "Kapa O Pango" which includes the throat slit may have been chosen for France, because France was their bogey team in the past. They choked twice against France in 1999 and 2007 World Cups
Every damn time I see the Haka performed, it gives me chills! Jeez it's incredible!
If you want to go to an international match, I’m pretty sure there is an exhibition Bledisloe cup (AUS vs NZ) match in America next year. I was at the Sydney Bledisloe match last year. Watching the Haka being performed live is honestly one of the most amazing things. There is just this intense feeling that comes with it and it’s incredible, even though I’m an Aussie
My most memorable world cup moment was when Stephen Donald walked into the field in the final vs France and kicked that 50+meter penalty kick to win us the world cup 😂
You should definitely check out the haka New Zealand V Wales in cardiff 2008. Amazing stand off
SWEET! I had seen the HAKA done in Hawaii several years back at the Polynesian ???? . Where there is Polynesian performers from all of the Pacific Polynesian Lands. They all band together to show traditional dance from each one these lands. After talking to the performers and the end of the show. I did not realise how ignorant that I was about the Polynesian Peoples. I definitely know more about them than before.
If you can find out more about the Polynesians it would be appreciated....and thanks for putting in the time and effort.
Love the idea of getting this guy to the WC, as the haka, wales's response to the haka is amazing
Piri Wepu leading the haka in No9, I had the pleasure of playing college rugby with him parkway and proforming the haka with him...
Haka wales vs new zealand is a good stand off (might just be saying that because it comes off a welsh perspective but might be worth a look)
Wales was the one of the first international team to witness the haka during an match in 1905. This was the first time the national anthem (by Wales) was sang in sports.
2008 pre-match standoff was amazing. First time I'd ever managed to get a ticket for a Wales v NZ game.
Good video! I respect too much the Haka and the great people Maorí. Thanks you from Argentina.
It makes me shiver when I see it! Brilliant !
i forgot about this, ma'a'nonu looked scary as hell in this one!!
As a Kiwi I would recommend you do Ireland next. They have recently become elite in World Rugby and have beaten us twice in the last 3 test matches against them. I would say the rugby world has been quite astounded by how far Ireland have progressed as a rugby nation considering the last test match they played in New Zealand the score was 60-0.
Love your videos man, keep up the good work.
Yea thanks, proud of where our have come from to where they are now. Though this 6 nations wasn't good for us hopefully we can get so form in the world cup. Still a long long way off new Zealand.
am watching the Irish play you now............
Yeah this would have been great if the idea of staring down the Haka was a new one. Best one I've ever seen was vs Wales in 2008, the Haka ended and both teams were staring at each other and the referee had to force them to get on with the match pretty much.
Yeah agreed, this was probably the best haka I've ever seen
Classic... Its our ground. You back off first.
Haka always gets me emotional and I’m not even from NZ. Can only imagine if you’re from there. I witnessed one live in South Africa. I wanted to cry 😢
Call to arms! It's not fun, it is intimidating, but a huge sign of respect to the opponents! Wales usually stand still in a line and face them down, also a sign of respect....the all blacks are mighy warriors!
You should watch the Wales one where they were basically rubbing noses
There was also one against South Africa like that. Was very cool. I think after those happened they changed the rule that neither team is allowed to cross the halfway line during the haka. It definitely was a tense moment that could have escalated.
There was also one where the entire Irish team slowly and deliberately walked arm in arm right up to the all blacks during the Haka
And in both cases the all blacks cleaned up as usual we are showing respect being disrespectful ain't going to help your cause... lmao
@@Martin-pb7ts Are you talking about the one in the 95 final? The Boks stood still, some of them was on All Black's side of the halfway line (Kobus Wiese in particular), but they stood still. Lomu and Brewer moved forward to right in front of the Boks during the Haka. I don't remember the Boks ever doing anything but standing dead still and watching. The Springboks don't complain about or disrespect the Haka.
The All Black's haka is a challenge to the other team to let them know if you're up to the challenge and the French team walking up is taking on the challenge and earned the respect of every Kiwi. It's traditional to the Maori when you enter their Marae the do the same thing.
Being French, woman but Rugby lover...I was surprised to see it the first time but now, can't wait to see it...just love it!
That video gives me goose bumps and I'm not French or kiwi
Awesome 😍
Personally I prefer the haka that is performed by the Maori All Blacks, the "Timatanga". Much longer, better rythm and coordination.
It’s awesome when other teams engage & accept the challenge of the Haka. If only we seen more of it
The Pacific nations have the haka & the Celtic Nations sing goddamit and if the Welsh anthem before taking on England at the 6 Nations in 2013 doesn’t turn you into jelly then you’re probably half dead
Yes, grew up watching Wales Vs All Black rugby. Coal mining days. The crowds voices were incredible and so moving. By gone era now
Like the old haka more, but also the triangle they do now..
you pronounced haka perfectly, im a nzer
Churr. Kapa o pango all day ❤❤
As a Maori myself I have never done a haka, not yet. But I loved hearing your opinion on our traditional haka war cry/dance.
I recommend watching some hakas that were tributes to the Christchurch attack just so you can get a bit more ideas as to how haka really helps us embrace our culture
You should check out some high school level rugby games specifically Christchurch boys high vs Christs college matches. There’s a HEAP of tradition in those games not to mention intense haka standoffs and pretty world class performances from 14-18 year olds
Not always common but you should see Samoa v New Zealand you get two hakas
True and also when one of those countries play Fiji. It's really nice to see the 2 hakas going at the same time.
Samoa vs Tonga is possibly the most fiery ua-cam.com/video/3rxSONIuZEs/v-deo.html
"I'd get fired up for that."
That's the point, brother.
I can remember doing the haka at age 5 when we performed all the girls would sit down and listen when we finished they all clapped which was a massive boost, I'm 55 now still do the haka
I'd recommend watching the Haka performed by the All Blacks against Munster in 2008. The entire stadium goes silent to properly hear the All Blacks. Munster is a club team and had Kiwis playing in their team who preformed their own Haka first as the home team.
But the haka is also Pacific peoples cultural way of meeting other groups, particularly important visitors, and it is a big thing when farewelling an important person who has died. it is about respect not intimidation.
They moved just because they didn’t know what they were saying
Grow up, better still play the game if you are man enough
HAKA..... a war dance performed before a battle, this was done back in the old days but now in modern days we performed the haka at any kind of celebrations /funerals and rugby union where a challenge to the opposition has been laid down, u either bring ur best game of rugby or be prepared to be steam rolled by the best team in the world. BRING ON 2019RWC👊🏾👊🏾
Just for some context, there are different hakas for different purposes - greetings, challenges, funerals, etc. The haka that's performed by the All Blacks and other NZ sporting teams is the 'Ka Mate', which was composed in the 1800s.
If you want to see a rugby player who is just incredible at evading tackles and breaking ankles. Watch Nehe Milner-skudder from the all blakcks
Many have spoken about the war dance history, respect for opponents etc but there is another deeply important element to the Haka. If you can get thirty big tough guys to put in the time and effort to learn and perform a complex synchronised dance with Maori words and harmonies, timed screams and chants by different sections then you know you have a TEAM. The Haka itself is intimidating as a ritual but the fact that the whole squad have learned it that well says a LOT about team spirit, team ethics and togetherness - maybe that's part of why the All Blacks are so successful.
I saw a video of Haka done at a funeral for a favourite schoolteacher. It's an incredibly moving mark of respect for the teacher
There are two Haka. This one was Kapa o Panga which is their new haka composed in 2005 and then you have the traditional Ka Mate Haka
Check out the Haka against the Welsh in 2008. The Welsh refused to move after the Haka and the standoff afterwards was so tense. Brilliant start to a massive showdown!
Love Maa Nonu miming the throat slit and pointing at his opposite number.
The Kapo O Pango version is reserved for special occasions. (this being the RWC final and all). the first time is was 'unveiled' was against South Africa (I think, if memory serves, in 2009).
Also, the first time the Haka was challenged in this sort of way (to my memory) was prior to 1995 WC final, Springboks lined up on half way line, and by the end a couple of players ended up eye-to-eye.
Hi mate, do you have twitter or Instagram so I can DM about coming over to Wales to watch a match?? Thanks
Crazy is the operative word. There is a lot of thought, logic, and psychology behind the hakka. It was a war dance used in confrontations between warriors and was intended to intimidate the other side into not getting into actual physical warfare. The idea was to look as mean, angry, intimidating, and above all crazy - that is what the facial expressions, gestures and sticking out tongues is all about. If there is one thing that you do not want to do is to tangle with someone who is crazy - I mean, you don't know what they will do and how they will behave. It is a surefire way of making opponents back down.
did you review the Cibi, the siva tau, the sipi tau and the Kapa o Pango???
Have you watched the Beats short doco on the Haka? It’s an amazing explanation of what a Haka is.
Most memorable was the high school kids doing the haka to respect and stand in solidarity with the victims of the Christchurch mass shooting in new Zealand mosque a few weeks ago where some of the victims were class mates.
The haka is from the indigenous people of New Zealand and from what I can gather is taught in schools?
Most schools have their own haka, at high school level at least.
Its great to see France took the challenge on.
Saying that, France has a habbit of upsetting us Kiwis.
It always makes it more exciting if we were beaten by France, means the next one, IS GOING TO BE A BLAST.
Thou fierce competitors, but friends and respectful foes after a game. Go the "ALL BLACKS"
My favourite North Hemisphere Team France. Looking forward to the next RWC.
Loved the Haka against Wales in Cardiff when neither team would back down and turn away to start the game. Iconic stuff.
My favourite #Haka story was when
@TraleeRFC
played a touring #NZ club side in a Golden Oldies match (early 90s?). Kiwis did the Haka, Tralee responded with Ring-a-Ring-a-Rosie and all fell down at the end... to the bemusement of Kiwis/spectators #NZLvRSA #RWC19 #RugbyWorldCup
It’s really great to see someone try to learn the game and the culture rather than just another guy sayin “I’m an NFL fan and owwwww”. Well done mate. I’m too Irish to properly explain the haka, I’ve just played enough rugby to respect it. Seriously!!
As a Welshman I love the Haka. It’s part of what makes Rugby a great game, part of the DNA of the sport. It’s like the Welsh hymns that are sung and England’s “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” Rugby culture in a nutshell.
One of the best responses was the fat lad signing Men Of Harlech in the stadium just after the AB finished.
I must say the scene I saw even better than this was a recent RWC where NZ was playing Tonga and they both Hakad at each other. Now that was something. While NZ Hakd at Tonga, Tonga were responding with a Haka of their own.
I also notice that with the NZ haka they stand and look intimidating while the Hakas from the island teams (Tonga, Samoa and Fiji? I think) they tend to move forward while hakking.
It is a sight to behold. When I can, I will share a link on another comment.
This is the only part of rugby I enjoy, watching the NZ haka and watching Fiji play. The French stepping is not too common but they're also showing their bravery which I applaud them for.
The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace. Haka are a fierce display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.
Bearing in mind, when the Haka was performed for real by the Māori say 200 years ago, wither you were playing on their home ground, or they were playing away, you would not want to lose, or you would be going back to theirs for dinner!
where is that patreon address Mate
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What happened to Dan Stewart? His reaction videos were the best I've seen. He really paid attention, and he really picked up the new games brilliantly.
I've played for teams that sing hickory dickory dock as a harka ! It sounds mad but has the same effect ,I saw one team do incy wincy spider lol again it got you fired up and ready for battle !
Traditionally used purely as a challenge to the enemy before battle. Was usually performed spontaneously. Last used in battle by the Maori Battalion during WW2 before they would attack the enemy. Noted in the book 'Nga Tama Toa' written by Monty Soutar.
The most successful n feared team in all sports n to be admired, im English n in awe of the all blacks
The one thing that everyone seems to have missed about the All Blacks and the Haka is how it effects the team itself,the passion, power and authority that comes out of the haka rolls on into the actual game,its very much a motivational tool within the team as well as being an intimidating challenge while also letting the opponent know together we are a force to fear....oppositions teams have reacted in many different ways to it but all have learnt to respect whats behind it
The haka is meant to be like a challenge. By France doing what they did, they are fully accepting and respecting that challenge
wait! how did you crop the green screen?
You were spot on!
"Do the opponents usually step to them?"
*they can... but it doesn't end well for them*
Hi I am a Kiwi and the Haka is a way to accept a challenge it says we accept your challenge and we will give it our all but don't complain when we give you the game of your life.
At other times it is done as a mark of respect for an achievement and it is very moving when it is performed for you by your peers. As for the Frogs walking toward the hula it was so disrespectful as it is a formal acceptance of the challenge saying 'we accept the challenge and will give you the best of us to honor our ancestors so expect no quater remember that you challenged us' it is also done to send men into any challenging event and like going to see or war and it is an acceptance of the forthcoming challenges. I hope that helps you to understand the motivation behind it.
The haka is used to physically build up the momentum before every game. The physio, mentality and passion/desire to succeed at the highest level of performance.
you should watch tonga and new zealands hakas in the 2003 world cup, it was unbelievable
Its always fun when the All Blacks play Fiji, Tonga or Samoa, all the island sides have their own Hakas
If you want to check out an amazing Haka video....you should check out the funeral ceremony Hakas that would done for Jonah Lamu(hope I spelled that right)
An amazing player that died young...What struck me was not that multiple hakas were given,but the fact that almost every guy doing it was
1.All were giving it at FULL THROAT!! Some were even giving it through tear filled eyes...and a couple were even doing from their wheelchairs.
2.Complete,utter, total respectful silence.....you could hear a pin drop!
its good when opposing team take on the challenge and walk toward them