Taiaha

Word TAIAHA
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Definitions and meanings of "Taiaha"

What do we mean by taiaha?

A traditional Māori wooden staff weapon, used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts, usually decorated on one end.

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The word "taiaha" in example sentences

The taiaha is a wooden weapon, usually between 5-6 ft in length. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Maori guy completely shattered the beef spines with his big taiaha - a five-foot battle club. ❋ Unknown (2009)

My ancestors were skill warriors, trained at the arts of taiaha, patu and many other arts. ❋ Unknown (2007)

However unlike those pole-like weapons, one end of the taiaha is flattened to a broad blade, and the other narrows to a point with a carved face defiantly sticking out its tongue. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The taiaha is well known due to its use in the challenge (Wero) [1] given to heads of state and visiting dignitaries welcomed to New Zealand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As with other martial arts styles, students of the taiaha spends years mastering the skills of timing, balance and co-ordination necessary to wield the weapon effectively. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tradition says that when a visiting party approached a Māori pā (homestead/village) they would be challenged by a warrior with a taiaha to see if they were friend or foe. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The New Zealand Army now incorporates the image of a taiaha into its official badge ❋ Unknown (2010)

Among modern Māori the taiaha is one of many cultural items which are used to introduce youngsters in school to some of the traditional ways. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mau rakau is the martial art that teaches the use of the taiaha and other Māori weapons in combat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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