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
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.
A whole team like him, and the match is over before it even started. I always have the feeling that the ground is trembling when he's hitting it....and I'm seeing it via a screen, so in face to face :/
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
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.
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,
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.
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.
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!!
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
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!!
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
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
This is proof that you can store a lot of energy in a video and pass it on to people over and over again. Super guy! goose bumps
Now THAT'S a HAKA!!!
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.
I’m mesmerized. I’ve watched this 7 times now. I should be asleep.
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
This is the best Haka I've seen online. You can see the pride and commitment in his eyes
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.
A whole team like him, and the match is over before it even started.
I always have the feeling that the ground is trembling when he's hitting it....and I'm seeing it via a screen, so in face to face :/
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
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.
Been watching this shit for 9 years and get the same old goosebumps
Love it, my brothers and sisters from the South Pacific are very intense and proud of their culture! Mahalo nui!!!!
I always have a bit of a cry when I watch this. It is a wonderous thing.
Sent chills down this Aussie spine... AWESOME !!!
I have replayed this like 5 times already cant get enough of it !
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,
Gives me goosebumps!
Now that's a Haka. This guy's intensity gave me such an adrenaline rush, I wish I was there to do the Haka with him.
Man, imagine how epic the haka would be if you had as many guys who are as passionate and knowledgeable about the haka as this guy.
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.
Love the Haka. Always impresses me. Love the laying down of the Challenge. Very inspiring.
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.
I heard that some of us doesn't have a culture so it's hard to keep connected to it. ;)
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!!
Kia kino nei hoki
I’d say the ancestors jumped in with him on that one.
How could they not here this man
It gave me chills. Amazing.
wew the camera's movin' while he's stompin' his feet
This guy at the end just blew me away. This is definitely a rock solid outstanding video.
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
This guy is a beast. Much respect brother!
Gives me chills! Love it.
Goosebumps everytime I watch this
fantastic! gave me the chills too!
Yeah, that's how you show a dance - JUST FACE! 😀Well done, Mr.Cameraman.
I get chills every time I look at this
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!!
this is years later but you have a translation?
How cool was that! 🤘
Far out, even on the internet you feel that aura. That would be a total force in real life.
Awesome explanation. Respect.
amazing.. what energy !!
he is fucking shaking the whole world with his haka and warning us...now i get the reason behind sudden rise of earthquakes...RESPECT
That just made my fucking day. AWESOMENESS IN IT'S PUREST FORM!!!
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 video helped me perfect my Haka so I could teach it to my team, we do it a bit faster, but it was a great help!
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.
Just unbelievable....
This is brilliantly funny! Gotta use this...!
waw beautiful dance really he did very well.... it's very special... and the maori culture should be full of amazing things
Awesome!!
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.
Super ,Great ,love it, HAKA is WHOW!!!!!!!!!
Chills. I watch this when I need a picc me up for the gym.
All Blacks needs this guy!
respect from australia
I came for the thumbnail and for the first time on youtube, I wasn't disappointed. ;)
amazing haka, looks like he's suddenly possessed by some strong spirit!
His ancestors....
To me it doesn't look like possessed, but rather like a direct connection to the ancient source.
it's quite awesome!!
I wish the Welsh had a haka. ogi ogi ogi is not quite the same. Respect.
The biggest thing I notice with his Ka Mate is the Speed. Now if only the AB did it like he does...
Awesome!
Almost thought it was a bit over exaggeration until he begun the haka... Goose bumps too mate
WOW! Really impressive!!!!
Great!
RIGHT UP THERE!!!
thank you wiki
Awesome bro
RESPECT BRO !!!!
So damn cool!
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.
SCARY, CRAZY AND COOL!!
Fantastic! It's like he's possessed! Wow!
Love it goosebumps
I'm really really tempted to learn this for my Political Science class
he made his ancestors proud
Whoa, the camera is shaking! He's ACTUALLY making the ground shake!
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,
OMG AMAZING !!!
Absolut genial der Typ!!!
I die I die, I live I live. This is the hairy man who fetched the Sun and caused it to shine again
Thing is though if one guy started doing it in a pub in NZ, they'd probably all join in and nobody would hear you laugh!
(speechless...)
speechless
when i m alone, i become a spartan
when i will see this guy, i'll become usian bolt and say '' help me plz, help me plzzz ''
lindo lindo lindo! ele faz com tanto orgulho!
será que pras mulheres a dança é outra?
respect
Every time he stomps, the camera shook.
I would probably shit bricks.
This is what a trance looks like.
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.
There are many many haka each recording historical accounts or cultural knowledge of that specific tribe.
i'm suprised the all blacks make it out of his demonstration alive!
WOW I WASN'T EXPECTING TO SEE THAT HE WAS GOOD
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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.
Dude that guy has CRAZY EYES!!!
He scared me so much
this guy is so epic
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.
solid !
I respect this mans haka .
While he was stomping his feet the camera was like shaking a bit and I was like.. 'Wow, this guy is scary'
I just say wow
I liked the derp face in the thumbnail.
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