Mau Rakau Stance and Grip Basics
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Mau Rakau Stance and Grip Basics
Te Reo Māori - Year 4 Learning the fundamentals of traditional Māori martial arts
He Aha te Mau Rakau? (What is Mau Rakau?)
Traditional Māori martial art using wooden weapons Teaches discipline, respect, and cultural connection Rakau means 'stick' or 'wood' in te reo Māori Important taonga (treasure) of Māori culture
Preparing Our Bodies - Whakariterite
Stand up and find your space Breathe deeply - whakangā Feel your feet on the ground Ready to learn with respect
Te Tū Tika (The Correct Stance)
Waewae (feet) shoulder-width apart Turi (knees) slightly bent Tuara (back) straight and strong Taumaha (weight) evenly balanced
Tika (Correct) vs Hē (Incorrect) Stance
{"left":"Feet apart, knees soft, back straight, weight centered","right":"Feet together, legs stiff, slouching, weight on one side"}
Pupuri i te Rakau (Holding the Rakau)
One ringa (hand) near the bottom Other ringa further up the rakau Comfortable distance between hands Mau kia haumaru - hold safely
Whakamātau - Practice Together
Pick up your rakau carefully Stand in te tū tika (correct stance) Hold with proper pupuri (grip) Listen for 'Whakamaua te tū!' (Hold the stance!)
Whakatōhea - Reflection
"He taonga te mau rakau, me mau ki a koe" - "Mau rakau is a treasure, hold it close to you"