Warriors in training

Whakapapa/ Atuatanga

Warrior Training

 

Today for Maori we were learning a new moving game that involved listening to a Maori call and move our bodies.

 

We had to

• move our bodies in time with a peer
• E peke/ jump in time with a peer
• Say whano as I jump.

We knew we were successful learning the game when

• I can work together to play the game
• I can take part in the game Whakapapa/ Atuatanga
• I can jump in time with my peer
• I can call out whano and jump at the same time

This game traditionally used for Toa (warrior) training. Leg speed and explosive power were essential for dodging strikes from attackers or moving into position to attack an opponent. We had to jump and move our feet into four different foot positions.

Feet together

 

 Feet apart

 

We played the game and then had a completion, well done to one of our students who was the ultimate warrior. Try this game at home it is a lot of fun.