Americans React MAORI ALL BLACKS HAKA Reaction

[@juneoconnor4503]

There is a video of school boys doing the Haka at a teachers funeral. The respect is palpable. It’s one of the most respectful, emotional things I’ve ever seen.

[@Chinchinnnnn]

That video sent chills down my spine, a truly beautiful display of tradition and culture

[@e.n.akasha9516]

And the wedding video as well

[@dexstewart2450]

The Haka for a dead comrades coming back from Afghanistan...

[@Mgtowaussie]

Yep I've watched that plenty of times and the intensity in it💪

[@angelabushby1891]

Seen the one when a mouri was brought home after been killed in Afghanistan lt was beautiful made me cry

[@paulbardon4645]

To stand in front of the Haka and not flinch is a sign of courage and respect for your enemy.

[@taiwati7472]

Temuera Morrison is maori from New Zealand im Maori and I think he sucks As an actor

[@deankumeroa1515]

@Stabis Hop come faces us and see what happens. We take this seriously.

[@deankumeroa1515]

@Stabis Hop lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 fell in your fxxkin trap lol

[@deankumeroa1515]

It's like this bro .we well never run down your people culture. We would love your culture your people..that's the way we maori are always

[@auroraborealis8437]

Hey King Boomer, The Haka is a War Dance that’s aimed to intimidate the enemy and prepare them for an emotional battle, the Haka is also performed for many personal reasons, look up emotional wedding Haka moves Māori bride to tears, I love it, might be one to watch with Queen Boomer 🖤

[@theantilifeequation8150]

It's done at weddings funerals kids parties everything now days. But originally it's a challenge to war. Tribe A would do it to Tribe B, if tribe B turn their back it means they submit. But if Tribe B return the Haka it's on sucka. Problem is when the Brits turned up with their guns they would shoot the tribe while they were preforming the Haka. This arrowhead Haka formation was used if you were attacking the enemy on there own soil, and is a very aggressive Haka that means submit and give us everything you got or we will defeat you're warriors and then kill everyone else in your tribe.

[@christianhelg2945]

A sign of respect

[@davidlester7066]

Seen that video of the wedding brilliant and the Haka is always preformed with so much energy and intensity always puts a shiver down my spine .

[@michaeloates5804]

It's a celebration of life dance

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Yes! It is to intimidate and scare the enemy. it is very honorable and ancient! I love Haka SO much! God bless New Zealand and the great Maori people!

[@marietighe6328]

Lord I am Irish n even when we playing against them we LOVE the HAKA... it is so unique and amazing ❤❤❤ its mad respect.... we actually look forward to it....

[@deankumeroa1515]

Your team really should be beside us as 1 or 2nd bests in the world. Your team is better than any country in the world. That's what I think .maori from aotearoa new Zealand

[@humanityissupreme.2575]

Do you have such indigenous identity of yourself ?

[@marietighe6328]

@@humanityissupreme.2575 no i don't

[@humanityissupreme.2575]

@@marietighe6328 That's the most unlucky thing I guess you may be feeling right ? Btw your neighbour were and are most worst people in the world who loved looting, harassing, colonizing innocent countries, islands, territories and unfortunately Aotearoa was also one among them. They would have adapted to the indigenous language but no they preferred their own to be strong over there. I'm talking about Aotearoa named New Zealand by looeters.

[@marietighe6328]

@@deankumeroa1515 sorry for this late reply. Yes we have a good team and yours is legendary. I'm a middle aged woman and pretty much grew up in a rugby loving household.... EVERY TIME we were playing if I wasn't in the room i might be in the kitchen or something and my dad would shout MARIE THEY'RE STARTING THE HAKA. I would come running in. We would all be silent but with big smiles on our faces... I love it....

[@davidthemod4729]

Love your reactions. I'm a Maori, you'll find those guys in the red are just paying their respects, they've faced the haka before. Please watch more rugby, you'll love it.

[@fenellainnis7216]

It’s a great honour to stand In front of them while they do the dance from their beautiful culture

[@timglennon6814]

Rugby players are real men. They don’t need helmets or shoulder pads. You want to check out Rugby’s hardest tackles.

[@passionfruit5320]

Have to say I do have alot of respect for ice hockey tho, they take some brutal hits.

[@kilgh]

And real women too.

[@sandro4790]

Nah mate, all the hardest tackles videos are just full of illegal tackles. Not a good place to actually see the sport

[@jonathanocallaghan9202]

Ice hockey players do take some brutal hits, but they are would they give or receive those hits without all of the protection/helmets they are wearing? I think not.

[@snakesnoteyes]

@@kilgh here for this. Rugby women aren’t slouching.

[@wg3464]

The most emotional Haka I have seen is by 2/1 Battalion at the funeral of three of their comrades killed in Afghanistan. Their is a video of it posted by the New Zealand Defence Force, it was a number of years ago, but still very emotional.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Watched that and it was emotional 😢

[@incamoran9532]

Second that.

[@amandast100]

Please stop calling it “the Haka Dance”…it is just called “The Haka”. It would be considered very rude to turn away or walk away. Facing down The Haka is a sign of courage.

[@marietewhare4783]

Temuera Morrison was in a famous Movie once were Warriors, he was born in Rotorua awesome actor & a humble man, the haka is usually performed at ceremonies like Waitangi day, Rugby Weddings, funerals . It's a tradition we all do at school, & we also have our family iwi groups. It's something we have been bought up with in our culture. Hoki mai ano.

[@craigt6002]

Excellent film.

[@ianstopher9111]

Temuera Morrison is from Guatemala 😉

[@Blue.723]

Boomer.. I would recommend the funeral of the great Jonah Lomu.. Such an amazing tribute to a rugby great.. The service is so emotional especially with the Haka And of course watch a video of this gentle giant playing rugby.. He was from New Zealand but admired by all

[@mairiconnell6282]

Jonah taken too soon and rugby is saddened by his absence.

[@slayerrocks2]

I can't watch that without crying, and I'm an English man.

[@Blue.723]

@@slayerrocks2 same. Had to watch it again today after thinking about it

[@Blue.723]

@@mairiconnell6282 so true. He will never be forgotten by the rugby world

[@flashman2]

True man and gent

[@doughaslehurst5108]

New Zealand children learn this in school, it is sometimes performed at weddings and can be very emotional.

[@Blue.723]

I recommend that he watch Jonah Lomu and then his funeral with the Hakas

[@monicawarner4091]

It brings a tear to my eye when I see it Doug...and I'm English!

[@michaelnolan6951]

While the the traditional All Blacks performance of the Haka is the most famous, many New Zealand institutions have their own, including the armed forces. There are a huge variety of haka performances on KZbin, at schools for sporting events or even the retirement of teachers, funerals (including by soldiers mourning comrades killed in Afghanistan) and weddings. It was traditionally a display of discipline and ferocity, but now is about sharing strong emotion. Originally Maori, It has come to be shared by all New Zealanders regardless of ethnic background.

[@d.erueti5156]

We haka anywhere an everywhere

[@speeddemon9555]

@@d.erueti5156 i know, i've seen it, one guy half pissed in the stands at a rugby game making a right dick of himself !!

[@8arcasticallyYours]

There are several Hakas and they change them for different occasions. It's stirring and impressively intimidating.

[@jackclements2163]

England, Australia, New Zealand...any combination between these countries with rugby or cricket is pretty exciting!

[@kilgh]

And South Africa.

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

@@kilgh especially South africa 🙌🔥😊 coming from a Kiwi girl right here 😁

[@davidlester7066]

@@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer As a proud Englishman and a lover of sport i totally agree South Africa has to go in the equation when playing either Cricket or Rugby, to me facing these Nations is always like a cup final and for facing the Haka sends a shiver down my spine every time watching ..... Respect kiwi girl.

[@jackclements2163]

@@kilgh Yeh OK, fair enough, South Africa too. I'd better also mention the other "home nations" of Scotland, Wales and Ireland while I'm at it...Canada too for an honourable mention....but that's as far as I go. 😀

[@kilgh]

@@jackclements2163 Ha!

[@kathleenorr9237]

Gives me goosebumps every time the All Blacks do this…glad you came across this

[@TheKira699]

It isn't only Maoris that learn the HAKA. The HAKA is taught in New Zealand schools, partly as a form of physical education. Not only boys either.

[@alanfoster6589]

I've seen (and videoed) an all-female, allstar Haka. No "the weaker sex" vibes there.

[@stevejpm1]

Check out the Legend that was Jonah Lomu, taken from us far to soon he was 6 feet 4, 260 lbs and could do the 100 in 10.7 a freight train on the pitch and a gentleman off the pitch.

[@andrewmoss3681]

The Haka (not Haka dance, just the Haka), is as much a way of passing on a tribe/individuals personal story. It isn't just a Maori tradition. It stretches all across the Pacific. You'll get various rugby teams doing various Hakas to the two opposing team. Now some of those face offs are SCARY!

[@BLUES_N8]

Bruhhhhhh! What’s a Mauri?!!!

[@andrewmoss3681]

@@BLUES_N8 native islanders of New Zealand Edited. They are a fascinating & amazing culture that I highly recommend looking further into. Also please make sure to look into all the other native cultures all around the Pacific. Also helps if I remember it's spelt with an 'o' rather than the 'a' I originally spelt Maori with

[@AHPersonel]

Apologies I just have to point out we are Maori not mauri 😊

[@andrewmoss3681]

@@AHPersonel my sincerest apologies for that. Please make sure to take the piss out of me for that

[@AHPersonel]

Nah no worries man!! That fact that you're even interested enough in our culture to know about us is enough - nothing wrong with a mistake now and again

[@raybenstead2548]

The English rugby team also have a traditional pre match ritual, it's called Morris dancing which is performed before every game when playing against the All Blacks. The All Blacks fall about laughing so much that the English have scored two tries before they know it. Check it out.

[@Whippy99]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beccakane2061]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆

[@thorporter8319]

Cute lol

[@SlowfingerJC]

I would be concerned about playing against a team of Morris dancers!

[@deehapuku]

Righto mate 😂😂😂

[@bowensgarageross-on-wye]

If you can find it watch the haka when England played them in the world Cup semi final 2019, England players stood upto it & got as close as they could 💪

[@paulj7736]

England even got fined for it because a couple of players were in the New Zealander's half, there have been other great reactions like the Welsh at the Millenium stadium and the French. In terms of context of the match. The Maori All Blacks were always going to be favourites to beat Canada. If you are going to check out some matches one I would suggest is the South Africa vs Japan game from the 2015 world cup especially the last 5 to 10 minutes. A prime example why we all love sport also check out the women's game because they don't mess about as well. However, I would suggest to have a basic understanding of the rules because there are a highly technical reasons why a player will be penalised for an action.

[@bucklberryreturns]

Wales did it first, and better. Just a shame we lost yet again! So close that day too... 😤

[@gailgreet-wheeler933]

Just rude of the English pathetic

[@johndare3576]

Nowadays it is a tradition to play each countries national anthem before international sporting matches. It wasn’t always the case. In 1905 the New Zealand rugby team were touring the UK. As always they did their famous Hakka war dance before the game. When they played Wales, after the dance the Welsh rugby team started singing the Welsh National anthem (Hen Wlad Fy Ndahau - Land of My Fathers). It hadn’t been announced that they would do this but to everyone surprise the crowd joined in and being Welsh sang it loudly and well. Thereafter before international matches the Welsh National anthem was sung. This was quickly copied by other countries and a tradition was born.

[@martindixon54]

@peedee Funny you should say this as God Save The Queen is actually the British national anthem and, as such, should only be sung at a sporting event where the competitors are representing the whole of Great Britain (such as the Olympics). The English national anthem, which should be sung (but never is) at any sporting event where the competitors are representing England alone is [insert drumroll and excessively long pause for dramatic effect here]: Land of Hope and Glory.

[@22DaylightDawning60]

Again, please stop referring to it as a dance. It is anything BUT akin to Riverdance or a Morris dance. IT IS A CHALLENGE. Tihei mauri ora.

[@amazingusername8925]

Thank Christ people decided to copy that tradition from the Whelsh instead of other, more lewd practices. 🐑🐑

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

@@22DaylightDawning60 Hey there, just to avoid a misunderstanding: Not calling into question what you are saying, just asking to make sure I understand. Can a dance not be a challenge? I always thought of the Haka to originally be a "war dance" that evolved into other areas of social life. But to me the word "dance" just describes the choreography aspect of it. It seems from your comment that this choice of words could be taken as offensive? Is it because of connotations of being silly or fun or... I don't know, quaint?

[@22DaylightDawning60]

@@BeOtterMyFriend My question in response is, do you see the Irish "Riverdance" or the Hawaiian "hula" as a challenge?

[@ange1098]

Jonah Lumu a colossas of a player, his highlights will blow your mind

[@littlelion7820]

RIP 😢

[@MrTomkzn]

As a South African, I really look forward to the haka, I get goosebumps and wish I was standing with the Springboks witnessing that psych-up of a show (glad I don't have to play them though). It is a sign of respect to honour and accept the challenge laid down by the All Blacks, and boy, you better show up and play hard - cos they don't stop! Translated lyrics of the "Ka Mate" haka: I die! I die! I live! I live! I die! I die! I live! I live! This is the hairy man Who summons the sun and makes it shine A step upward, another step upward! A step upward, another... the sun shines! Not such scary words, but its how its delivered that makes it so special. Search for the "Kapa O Pango" haka - that is quite something. Again, the lyrics are not quite what is portrayed in the dance: Let me go back to my first gasp of breath Let my life force return to the earth It is New Zealand that thunders now And it is my time! It is my moment! The passion ignites! This defines us as the All Blacks And it is my time! It is my moment! The anticipation explodes! Feel the power Our dominance rises Our supremacy emerges To be placed on high Silver fern! All Blacks! Silver fern! All Blacks!

[@djollosaustralia7971]

The haka is performed at weddings, funerals, rugby matches, and so on. It is an expression of emotions. It's not a dance. It's New Zealand.

[@mitchand9]

It's a war dance so technically you're wrong

[@rahowherox1177]

​@@mitchand9 no it isn't a war dance.. necessarily- it is a challenge. but yes, haka literally means (a) dance.

[@mitchand9]

@@rahowherox1177 it's no different to the war dance performed my the Pacific island rugby teams. Simply challenging the opposition.

[@rahowherox1177]

@@mitchand9 yes. A ritual challenge...

[@rahowherox1177]

But not limited to "opposition".

[@rickym5474]

You're pretty much bang on with your assumptions and deductions. Oh yeah Tem is one of ours. An incredible actor.

[@treacadelic]

The opposition are not remotely scared. They're respectful of an amazing tradition. The Haka is an awesome thing to witness.

[@vonnero1250]

It's not the Hakka that scares us Aussies, mate. It's playing against the All Blacks itself :D

[@deankumeroa1515]

@@vonnero1250 lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@takemetothemoon1089]

watch the Hakka for the greatest player who died young his name was Jonah lumu, all the greatest players from Nz Rugby come out it was a fantastic send off for a fantastic human and player, it is an honour to watch i am from London and we love the All Blacks

[@kyliedawson3064]

Hey from New Zealand love your reaction to our team ❤️

[@majbrat]

In New Zealand there are whole schools that do it - it's amazing. Quite a few vids out there. Literally warriors intimidating the opposition. Such a cool thing to share this important and ancient cultural practice. Jason Mamoa has a video too as he is decended from those warriors too through Hawaii.

[@jaymorgan6950]

Cheers for promoting New Zealand and the Maori people.. We call it the Haka, hearing dance said after it sounds weird to me lol.. So it is tribal and every tribe has unique versions of their own. It was done before war to intimidate and call on the gods for protection and assistance in battle. There are different types of Haka performed for different occasions eg. Funerals, weddings and sports matches. A really fearsome Haka to look up on KZbin is called Kapa o Pango which was performed by the all blacks. A majority of the pacific islands nations have their own version (look up Manu Samoa and I think Tonga’s is called the Sivi tau, I could be wrong or misspelt) If you want to see some awesome players, look up highlights reels of Christian Cullen and Jonah Lomu. Yes, Temuera Morrison is Māori. Tem-ooh-ear-ah (my best shot to help with pronunciation 😂🤣)

[@markthomas2577]

It's a point of honour for the opposition to face the Haka and not flinch. It's one the great traditions of International rugby ........ New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and other Polynesian islands have Hakas

[@glenchapman3899]

I remember once seeing Tonga and Samoa both did their tradition dance at the same time on the field and advanced on each other. Hairs stood up on the back of my neck with that one. I honestly thought someone was going to die.

[@johanmeischke9189]

Maori are Polynesian who migrated south west to nz roughly 800 years ago. The haka is a war dance traditionally performed by Maori immediately prior to battle. It is often performed prior to major sporting events such as international rugby games

[@laracook433]

It's not a dance, it's a total statement of 'we're gonna kick your arse.' They are revered and feared especially during WWI and WWII by the Turkish at Gallipoli. They said they were only warriors who had their respect. They invented trench warfare. Not a dance and not to be laughed at. Greatest ever All Black Jonah Lomu you need to see.

[@Ayns.L14A]

Being an ex serviceman the most emotional Haka for me is "2nd 1st Farewell Their Fallen Comrades With A Huge Haka" just search the title on youtube.

[@wg3464]

That is so emotional, I love the Defence Force Hakkas, it is so meaningful.

[@aaronrobertcattell8859]

The haka is a ceremonial Māori war dance or challenge. Haka are usually performed in a group and represent a display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include the stomping of the foot, the protrusion of the tongue and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.

[@blue_tree_meadow]

You should see the haka for Jonah Lomu's funeral. It always brings a tear to my eye. Seriously, you should see it. ❤

[@helenwood8482]

Hakas are done for all kinds of events. One of the most beautiful I have seen was done by a school for a teacher who had died. The students performed a powerful and incredible haka to show their respect for him. My chosen sister is in New Zealand and I have seen videos of her kids performing hakas at school. They are amazing.

[@billymac23454]

The haka performed in this game was one of the more tame versions, there is one where the All Black's (that is the name the New Zealand go by) simulate throat cutting, which was banned .The haka itself is essentially a challenge performed by Maori warriors before they did battle. The actor you mentioned also stars in a film called "Once Were Warriors" which is about the violence and drinking associated with the Maoris , the indigenous New Zealanders

[@DaiElsan]

I've been to a couple of All Black games. The Haka is always expected and much looked forward to. What's more expected is the response from the opposite team. Watch a few All Black games. They are the team to beat, not many do. They are and have been no1 in the world for so long. A team that is a great ambassador to the sport. Legend Jonah Lomu needs watching. A giant unstoppable man.

[@littlemy1773]

Seconded Lomu was an absolute legend . So sad he’s gone now

[@Alice-hp6yb]

Great reaction as always! Yes, you were right, Temuera Morrison is indeed a Māori from North Island, New Zealand.

[@teawaruaedwards274]

From a family rich in Entertainers the Morrison Family from ROTORUA NZ. Sir Howard Morrison ( Tems Uncle) was a famous NZ Entertainer.

[@teawaruaedwards274]

Cliff Curtis ( Walking Dead, Whale Rider, 3 Kings, Avatar) is family of the Morrisons.

[@Kasino80]

I choke up everytime I watch a haka. It is some of the most primal, emotional and respectful thing you'll ever see.

[@stumpymcstump]

"Haka dance" just no! it is a Haka. Temuera Morrison is indeed a Maori however there are many tribes (iwi), each with their own Haka. Here in NZ even schools have their own Haka, it is not a dance it is both a challenge and sign of respect. It will be used to welcome, to show respect to the dead, and yes, to show determination in the face of battle. It is not a dance. Having said that great reaction. We know not everyone understands but the thing that every Kiwi knows is that the reaction to the Haka is as important as the Haka itself, it is how you face it. If at a welcoming ceremony or funeral treat it with the respect under which it is given. If at a sporting match, respect is shown by fronting up and challenging back, unfortunately the IRB has put a stop to that, that was them not us. Kia Kaha!

[@youngyoungmcgurn5088]

If you'd like to see some other variants from other parts of Polynesia, the Samoans have the Siva Tau, the Tongans have the Sipi Tau - I forget the name of the Fijians' one, but they have their own too.

[@diaemamanianne5901]

This was probably already mentioned. But you should watch the Haka performed at Jonah Lormu funeral. Awesome reaction vid too 👍🏻

[@tiaelina1090]

I was on holiday in Fiji and went to a cultural centre and they had us sit down on the ground and a group did their version of a war haka, the energy that came of those men was truely intimidating and frightening.

[@watchreadplayretro]

Great reaction and fully understand the copyright sound issue, a shame but what can you do!? Brilliant

[@TukikoTroy]

The Haka is basically "Come on then, if you think you're hard enough."

[@brianhirst4449]

The Pacific Islands in that region all have there own form of haka all done for many reasons

[@le6360]

The HAKA makes me cry every time. I have so much respect for the Maouri people ❤

[@tamatiwiremu6447]

Temuera Morrison is a Maori from New Zealand the Haka is performed to welcome dignitaries & honoured guest and to opposing teams in most sports meetings. It is also used at funerals to bid farewell etc weddings & there are Kapa Haka competitions too.

[@PhilK114]

It's not a "dance" mate - it's a traditional Maori challenge much loved by all rugby fans all over world

[@jamesrowe3606]

It's not just a challenge. It's also a show of respect for their opponents/enemies.

[@johnawalker9261]

Hama is not a dance, it is a challenge. The best response was England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. England won the match!

[@chrisdunham7169]

Best reaction to a Haka I've seen so far.

[@theantilifeequation8150]

The guys in red are the Welsh, and if Micheal Caine shows up and they start singing the song "men of Harlech" all bets are off. (Lol)

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

This New Zealand culture and they are proud of it.

[@cliffclavin3865]

There's some great face offs in the 2017 rugby league World Cup when a lot of the Pacific Island nations played each other. Tonga v Samoa was EPIC!!!!! Check it out👍

[@richardlyd7450]

I used to go and see Wales play New Zealand in the mellinium stadium..the Haka was worth the ticket price on its own!....

[@beyond_hope]

@King Boomer ,as has been said, the Haka is a traditional Maori chant, most often used before a battle. In this form, it is intended to invoke fear into your opponents. But in the game of Rugby (which is all about natural aggression 😉), this has been taken to another step. Have a watch of this for a better opponent and crowd reaction to the All Blacks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3SYqGmtpNWgpsk

[@dazeitgeist]

Boomer! Temuera Johnson is most well known for a character he portrayed called, "Jake the Muss". Where he plays a super violent, badass fighter Mauri in the projects of New Zealand. You should check that film out, " Once were warriors". Also, speaking of Oceanic and Australian films. Russel Crowe was in a craaaazy film called, " Romper Stomper". Which is all about Nazis. Old film and he is young. Actually scary and disturbing. You can see he had a skill of being intimidating from a young age. He plays a character called Hando. Epic film man!!

[@majestic11]

Great movie....watched it when I was 19 back in the good old 90s......tops for bringin that up🎬🇬🇧

[@amandab4978]

Temuera Morrison is a fantastic NZ actor. He is Maori (native people of NZ...and the only indigenous group to have NOT been defeated by invading colonials). Check out his superb performance as Jake Heke, in the absolutely wonderfully gut-wrenching Once Were Warriors.

[@spartantkd1970]

Your analogy with American football also could not have sounded more American either. Oh...and the other side were NOT scared...honestly.

[@bhanani5480]

Not sure if you want to do a reaction video but check out this boys high school performing the haka for a teacher at his funeral (PNBHS Haka for Mr Dawson Tamatea's funeral service) - it was a sign of respect for the whole school to perform this as the hearse made it's way to the hall. I get goosebumps every time I watch this video. Also the haka is a challenge rather than a dance, so you just call it haka and not haka dance - but props to you for wanting to learn more about the Maori culture (btw Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand and yes Temuera Morrison is Maori and he's actually from a well known Maori family)

[@spaceman5734]

its haka bro. samoa has the Manu....all islanders have haka, you are a good man

[@GamingCont]

Love the variety in your videos lately bro. jonah lomu was an absolute legend of the all blacks and rugby. Defo check him out. RIP 🐐

[@dionlarman7489]

There are many tribes here in New zealand, yes Tem is a member of one and is decended from chiefs he was trained in traditional maori fighting arts.... The opposite team handled that well, always stand tall with pride,

[@robertcoutts6035]

Shame the sound cut out at ket points rgere, love the Haka and the chills it gives me.

[@thedonfonz2481]

Hey Mate !! Yup, Temuera Morrison is a National Icon here in NZ.. correct, he is Māori. Māori are the indigenous people of NZ. Every NZ rep team performs a Haka before their respective sports from Softball to basketball. But rugby is where it was always prominent. I am very interested to see more of your reactions and findings say you dive more into the Haka and NZ culture aspect. Even more Rugby, as you grew up watching the NFL! Solid one mate!

[@metracy42]

Jason Momoa did the Haka on the screening of Aquaman with his kids & friends. He’s part Hawaiian, Hawaii is part of Polynesia I just thought it was funny how the people around had no idea what was happening & looked quite nervous 😆 Us rugby fans all know the All Blacks will do the Haka! Wales is my team & it has been known for the ref to break up the staring to start the game. We usually link arms & stare back & accept the challenge to “fight”. It’s really cool.

[@rosalyndhayes5222]

Check out some 6 Nations rugby anthems. They always make my hairs stand on end! Wales in the millennium stadium, Scotland in Murrayfield and in particular Ireland Vs England in crime park. Also check out Munster Vs the All Blacks. There were some New Zealanders on the Munster team so they did their own haka. Ireland recently drowned out the haka too if you can find that video!

[@catherinewilkins2760]

Rugby was first played at Rugby school, hence the name, very popular across the world.

[@rachelmariu5609]

Kia ora (hello) from Aotearoa New Zealand. The haka is a traditional war dance performed from our people before battle. Maori are the native indigenous people of New Zealand. Number 14 is Sean Wainui who tragically passed away in October 2021, he was a star and rugby legend Rip Lion Rasta 🕊️

[@DaveWhoa]

i'm an Aussie but i love watching the Haka by the All Blacks, it helps build up the atmosphere ahead of the game. And maybe it helps explain why they're usually the #1 ranked team!

[@mike5d1]

The Maori are not A tribe. They are a Nation of Tribes.

[@blindarchershaunhenderson3769]

The "haka" as a war dance, is only one of the many haka ritual dances, there is a specific haka for many occasions, such as weddings, births, funerals, etc, it is a part of the Maori traditions in New Zealand and you can find it in every aspect of New Zealand life. And yes boba fett is a Maori.

[@Larsskoldebjer]

Looks like the Vancouver guys wished the were anywhere but there in that maoment. I don´t blame them!

[@chrisstones1249]

Good lord young man , you're so entertaining.fabulous 👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧

[@mafaldarusso6441]

I'm italian but every time italian team plays with New Zeland team I watch the Haka... It is a old war dance and i think it's wanderful! In Italy we have similar ancient dances (not for war)

[@brynejordan2877]

Kia ora, the Haka is what led me to fall in love with Aotearoa. Mad respect to all of the iwi and they should be proud of their sons and daughters who have been so respectful and supportive in helping this country boy from almost halfway around the world learn a little of their language and culture. Aroha from the hills of West Virginia.

[@neilhunter8262]

There are number of Haka incidents over the years worthy of note. Haka v Wales is one, and Haka v Ireland is another, and Haka v France World Cup final is another.

[@davemellet6878]

It's referred to simply as The Haka, not haka dance.

[@MetaFootballTV]

Check out the Haka at Jonah Lomu's funeral.

[@johnhall7679]

England replied with their own Haka to the tune of "Swing low sweet chariot" the hand gestures alone upset the All Blacks, there was hell on afterwards, then there's the Geordie Haka which is a piss take.

[@bodybalanceU2]

so england has to reply with an old american slave song and the abs dont get upset with what the poms do because we know you lot have no culture to speak of but dont you lot get upset when the abs do a haka that you lot dont like - then we have the continuous moaning from the NH about the validity of haka - sooo boring!!!

[@allisontucker9874]

The most famous haka is “Ka Mate” Composed in about 1820 by the Maori chief Te Rauparaha, “Ka Mate” became known to the world at large when it was incorporated into the pregame ritual of New Zealand's national rugby union team, the All Blacks, in the early 20th century.

[@murf1201]

im australian, our wallabies have a decent record. we have been world champions. but the all blacks are undisputed best team hands down. impressive given the small size of new zealand. the all blacks own world rugby.

[@johnboden8430]

It's not the Haka dance, it is so much more than dance, it is ritual, it is the Haka.

[@davidsweeney4021]

It's "the Haka", ffs and I'm not even from NZ

[@ndboulton]

You should check out morris dancing - it's what the england team does before every game, and wales does the hokey kokey

[@ndboulton]

Although what's really impressive/scary is then the Irish team performs Riverdance

[@tommywulfric9768]

South Africa performing their Impi Zulu War dance is scary .

[@hardtohandleweddingbandent8653]

The Italian team run backwards. Ouch.

[@maidaursuladawn44glasgow3]

Not a Haka dance it is just The Haka and that was the Maori All Blacks not the All Blacks

[@christinecoombs3536]

Sticking their tongue out was a sign of defiance! Always get goosebumps when I see this. Awesome!

[@rogu3rooster]

the tradition of singing the national anthem prior to sporting events originated from Wales facing the New Zealand Haka in 1906, they stood and watched and then sung what is now the Welsh national anthem back at them

[@Flashblackyc4]

Two things: 1. React to the haka doco done by Beats by Dre. It’ll educate you on what the haka is. It’s not very long, many other reactors who’ve reacted to the haka have watched it to gain understanding. 2. The opposition players aren’t scared, they’re being respectful. It’s common courtesy to respect the haka. This is a game of rugby, real intimidation comes from rugby skill not the haka. Great first reaction 🔥❤️ liked and subbed.

[@ciarabarden-margetts2258]

I like your videos but as a rugby girl don’t call it the Haka Dance 🤯 It’s just the Haka. It is the most amazing thing to watch in the world of sport and as an Irish Rugby fan we have had a good run of luck against them I’m the last few years ☘️☘️

[@briangeldart4744]

The Haka is not a dance. It is just a Haka

[@amandajay6250]

Aww the all blacks I really enjoy watching them doing the haka and yes they do it at every 🏉 match I’ve seen fabulous

[@scottgalloway345]

I took some Americans to a Rugby League game,they loved it. Our national sides all perform a Haka,mostly before a match,but sometimes after,depending on the sporting code. I'm of Scots decent,Kiwi born,so the bagpipes get me worked up,but the Haka....i dont care who we face after that,just bring it!!

[@tessSGS]

You've not heard of a HAKA DANCE, it is a HAKA, not a dance.

[@Ron-uq2hg]

When a New Zealand Soldier dies overseas as well as an honour guard he/she is also greated with a Haka. Haka in New Zealand has many forms beside sport. Weddings, funerals, graduation. In fact almost any form of celebration can be greated with a Haka.

[@sopwithpuppy]

Temuera Morrison is a Maori. Get a hold of a copy of "Once were warriors". Temuera Morrison's character is THE bar fighter, and an astonishingly violent man. Good story too.

[@glenchapman3899]

Jake the Mus. Astonishingly good film!!!!!

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

Temura Morrison is a kiwi. And a Mauri. He made in name in a kiwi classic called once we're warriors. He played Jake the muss and the fight scenes are definitely worth a look.