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Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior by Richard Paglinawan, Kristina Kikuchi-Palenapa, Moses Elwood Kalauokalani

Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior Richard Paglinawan, Kristina Kikuchi-Palenapa, Moses Elwood Kalauokalani ebook
ISBN: 9781581780581
Publisher: Bishop Museum Press
Page: 168
Format: pdf

Apr 4, 2013 - This is true for older arts like the Hawaiian martial art lua or the Indonesian art pentjak silat. Lua - Hawaiian Warrior Arts : Lua is the martial art of the Hawaiian warrior, and is known for fearsome bone breaking techniques. Heiau witnessed Kekūhaupiʻo's courage, valor and audacious spirit and told Kamehameha's father that his son would one day become a legendary warrior, and eventually coerced his father to let Kekūhaupiʻo to study the art of lua. The martial art also uses a variety of strikes and several different weapons. Apr 9, 2012 - Kapu Kuʻialua is an ancient Hawaiian martial art that emphasizes bone breaking through joint locks, throws and pressure point manipulation. Before entering battle, ancient warriors shaved their hair and oiled their bodies so that their opponents could not grab any part of them. A few years later, after becoming “moa lawa”, “sufficiently adept to prevail in future battle,” Kekūhaupiʻo began to teach Kamehameha The Great the art of lua after joining the court of Kalaniʻōpuʻu whom ruled the island of Hawaiʻi. Nov 4, 2009 - Late at night and in secrecy ancient Hawaiian warriors would practice the art of self-defense called lua. The ancient Hawaiian art of combat known as lua has played an intricate role in Hawaiian history. In ancient times, warriors were physically fit because of the rigors of daily life required it. Nov 14, 2009 - According to legend, it is the ancient Hawaiian art of kings, taught only to the royal family.