THE POWER OF THE HAKA

This is why we love Land Rover 1st XV Rugby.
Auckland Grammar and King's College face-off with their traditional haka in one of our SKY Sport College Rugby feature matches.
Spine tingling.
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[@hatchusaf]

If we go to war against some aliens this better be our battle cry

[@matthewgeary1811]

MAKE THE GROUND SHAKE

[@ntwadumela6566]

+josh hatch they aliens would then rule

[@nagmashot]

+josh hatch ISIS noobs would shit their pants if they would hear that from the other side of the front line ...even if most of them are kids in this video very impressiv .... I just love the power haka gives... all the best from Germany

[@zoolkhan]

+nagmashot reason why the "isis noobs" are so succsessful - is because on the other side people still believe in clear "frontlines". But i agree, the haka is magic

[@nagmashot]

zoolkhan the only reason why ISIS is successfull is because they mainly fight vs pussys of iraqe army or civil people with no weapons... just look at the ISIS success of capture Mosul... less than 1000 ISIS stormed the city and 30.000 fully equipped Iraqe Army soldiers fleed like fucking pussys ..if they would have at least little balls they would have stoped the attack in 2 hours killing all ISIS ... but they prefered to run like rabbits ... If ISIS face serious enemy like Peschmerga or Kurds they get into serious trouble even if they outnumber them and are better equipped (with capptured iraqe Army equipment). If any modern Army like russian, US, UK, Israel etc would stand up and fight against them it would be a quick and bloody finish for ISIS... the only reason why ISIS never attack Israel is, they know that Israel would completely whipp them from earth if they realy attack Israel homeland.

[@Banchoking]

Teenage boys using traditional war rituals to get psyched up for sporting events. Beautiful.

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

*sacrifices goat before a volley ball game*, but yea, it is beautiful, especially since ags beat kings right after this

[@god7916]

@@jollimaiahtacksworth god you’re edgy aren’t you

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

@@god7916 wouldn't you like to know, weather boy

[@ferdi6594]

@@jollimaiahtacksworth nice reference

[@ej829]

@@jollimaiahtacksworth tf-😂😂

[@AllCatsAreBlack]

just imagine the power of a ancient haka on a battlefield with thousands of people!

[@jakeadkin6746]

You'd all get shot, aha

[@zodiak650]

Jake Adkin Dude you're not using your imagination! If it was an ancient Haka there would be no guns since it's ancient. Lol

[@lusianovaifale8591]

Jake Adkin By a spear or a carved out mineral of some sort?

[@RSguideX]

Lusiano Vaifale mineral water

[@BayLeafff]

Jake Adkin Actually no, wars were respectful and honourable back then.

[@jochemmatthes]

I really shouldn't watch haka's before sleeping. I get too much energy. xD

[@hayleyward740]

Jochem M Multiple haka is still just haka because their is no s in the maori language

[@jochemmatthes]

Hayley Ward I see. Thanks for the info.

[@luchiboy]

Jochem M Don't you just hate a technical twit?

[@wookie415]

Jochem M lmao.. so true...

[@MrBrightSide77]

+Jochem M , HOw about watching haka before sex?

[@hujnkh]

makes me wish that I was a New Zealander so that I could get to perform the haka

[@Eratiik]

You can as long as you put the effort and emotion into it. :) check out the maoris in Australia doing the flash mob hakas they are awesome

[@NathanaelTheAussie]

am aussie, still did it lol

[@Eratiik]

lol nice one haha

[@NathanaelTheAussie]

Eratiik yep, was for a rugby match in back in high school. We had a trimester of sport where we did a war cry each game. Would alternate from Aborigine to Maori cause we had a NZ guy on our team. Was so much fun!

[@greencamomiletea]

It sounds insensitive/offensive to say it like that, but I completely agree. What an amazing and breathtaking culture. I normally wouldn't generalise, but I have never met a Maori I didn't like. Great, loving and welcoming people. -Australia.

[@billymulligan9004]

As an Englishman, you simply have to stand back and admire the passion of rugby over in New Zealand.

[@ollyreece4208]

+Billy Mulligan If only we had that passion in England.... Instead everyone is watching some shitty disrespectful pussy sport like football/soccer where professionals don't actually act or play like professionals. What's worse is that managers are no different and referees don't have any balls to be brutally honest with players.

[@billymulligan9004]

Football: A gentleman's game, played by thugs. Rugby: A thugs game, played by gentleman.

[@ollyreece4208]

Billy Mulligan Pretty much

[@anoldtimer]

Olly DaMan eyy footballs nice too sometimes

[@Smonjirez]

According to legends opponents from the Maori warriors from centuries ago are still shitting in their graves.

[@Ragnar-gc1em]

+Clappet Nilwob whats the problem, im from NZ and im shitting myself laughing at this

[@iamb2348]

+Smonjirez They're actually enjoying a free island with a bunch of nice resources :)

[@clappetnilwob9402]

what bitch

[@tuckermthrfckr7]

+Timothy Lieuw ^^^ Thats tops haha

[@kwaggapoot9834]

+Smonjirez lol...That is very funny

[@Midnightrush121]

Good to see we are still raising men somewhere

[@hallo80510]

Are they real men because they can scream real hard and slap their chest?

[@Londonguy1987_]

+piet vink dont be dumb. the haka isnt about slapping chests and screaming.

[@thedonfonz2481]

+piet vink are you mad?

[@thehound510]

+Midnyt yep. after the haka, they all build fires

[@frozty1702]

+piet vink Yes, and it made their battle opponents shit bricks

[@reneeyoung4211]

I am not Maori, but I am of Samoan descent but born and bred in New Zealand as are alot of us! However, we are all Kiwi and the pride and respect in which we have in our country culture makes me so proud. Traditions that were carried on through school (school haka's etc) to cultural gatherings (ie Poly Fest).. there is no other country I would want to bring my kids up in.. we have all the riches right here in our own backyard :)

[@jafaprincess]

Great comment

[@corazonbeso]

Other than a fruit, what is a Kiwi in this context?

[@reneeyoung4211]

Kelli Smith a New Zealander ☺

[@Afemi973]

Kelli Smith for a bit of useless trivia, our soldiers in world war one got nicknamed kiwis after a shoe polish they used that sported the kiwi bird as its emblem by other Nation's soldiers. So we became known as Kiwis instead of NZers. Kiwi the bird is flightless with shaggy brown feathers so kiwi fruit were named after it due to its similar appearance. I always get asked why I call myself a fruit by foreigners online, so I checked up the origin of our nickname lol.

[@hoh5956]

Beautifully said sis

[@h3nRyqL]

The fact that this war dance survived all these generations and battles, already implies the warriors won all their battles

[@maryconnolly5581]

Just a warning, don't take acid and watch haka videos unless you want to be transported to a dimension of pain and brutality.

[@thehound510]

+David Hopwood I wish I had read this earlier

[@oneguyrandomguy1585]

Hahahaha TOO LATE IM WOKE FAM

[@ryowhite3864]

You weren’t tripping, you were getting stomped.

[@solitwar]

why dont just some weed

[@kla8225]

yes, i want to do this

[@Davian2075]

Aliens, watch this before you ever think of attacking our planet.

[@ancoveenstra5672]

Aren't these aliens?

[@Goose6140]

+Anco Veenstra what?

[@neyanz5923]

+Anco Veenstra WTF naive idiot!

[@kneh39]

+Anco Veenstra He eikel,

[@MS45636]

aliens love youtubing

[@sarahfortune3156]

When you gotta go to war but stop by burger king first

[@leakifolog]

Bro, that’s such a deep in joke. Only Kings College students would understand the meaning.

[@leakifolog]

Only took 4 years I guess.

[@fafafagat]

@@leakifolog bruh straight up. Came here to say that

[@jemarpa3600]

Someone explain

[@michaelfullerton3626]

@@jemarpa3600 If you look closely when the second school responds, a number of students are wearing those paper Burger King hats. It brings it all back to reality. Warriors gotta eat!

[@moomoochacoo]

I can see in some of their faces that its true love and passion for this tradition. Its just a handful of them that aren't taking it seriously but the ones that are, are ALL IN. Fucking love the passion! I now watch Haka to get hype in the morning, before I study, or skate. It brings up emotions that I never usually comes up.

[@utahi404]

Easy to point out who IS the culture...MANA

[@intermission1864]

And the world wonders why Nz rugby is so advanced.... Respect and unity- Beautiful.

[@project0624]

The first set of Haka sounds more threatening. TBH

[@fanatickiwi6171]

There's a second verse that literally translates to "we'll eat your body and soul" i believe - Ex Auckland Boys Grammar student

[@0815Mark]

I absolutely love NZ's integration of native culture into daily live and sports ! You are a very awesome proud sportive Nation. Greeting from Canada Mark

[@issysaro7792]

0815Mark ,long leave Canada. I'm from New Zealand & your land & people are very similar to our land snow.l,lakes,elks,deer, but no bear or beaver,eagles.. But out culture with the first Nation are the same..I have been there.. Vancouver British Colombia.. Love Canada always.

[@mokenairaia5942]

@@issysaro7792 Oi we got beaver here hehe

[@user-og6hl6lv7p]

Man the sound in this is amazing. All that hissing really adds to the atmosphere

[@Kenazzle]

Here in England we have morris dancing.

[@Sam-NFF]

lol

[@ntwadumela6566]

+Kenazzle yeah because you know they sold their land for blankets and muskets right after, must be so satisfying

[@MELODYMUNRO]

+Kenazzle Yes you do....when I visited England for the first time I stumbled upon some morris dancers...my first thought was WTF????????????...

[@Sam-NFF]

I still think that and if live in England

[@stanislavsotola9901]

+damir huselja ahahaha

[@bekahbaybee05]

The white guy at 3:32 so friggin awesome....feeling it!!! I love how diverse NZ is!!! So amazing!!!

[@marinawarren7616]

He a Maori in heart my bro youd be surprised how many there are in Aotearoa lol

[@TheMainMayn]

NZ have this shit on lock. Look at the diversity, the unity, the people. It goes to show unity can be obtained amongst the people of this world! New Zealand has got this to an art.

[@MTF-ALPHA1]

Fun fact: It all starts at home, discipline from the moms. Im sure you already know this lmao

[@NathanaelTheAussie]

If Earth was ever invaded..... whole world Haka XD the ground would freaking crack XD

[@ForgottenHero95]

Let's Go!

[@soggypotatosoggy4472]

Hahahahahaha

[@ntwadumela6566]

+Nathanael The Aussie and then earth was sold for blankets and muskets -.-

[@NathanaelTheAussie]

ntwa dumela i did say if EARTH was ever invaded lol aliens probably wouldn't even know what muskets are :P There would either be a giant 'WTF' moment or 'SHIT RUN!!!'

[@kaiowhat2524]

+Nathanael The Aussie the only reason aliens havent invaded is because of the HAKA!

[@jeannatheis6793]

I get emotional when watching Haka performances.

[@chuckmoment]

im not new zealander but this stuff is so awesome i have so much respect for this tradition and culture of honor and respect

[@lvwrx]

its amazing how a country can come together and embrace its cultural heritage and truly engrain it amongst its youth...much respect NZ

[@manuhamoa]

Every time I see the haka, it makes me feel proud to be a Kiwi and a Polynesian. Well done AGS and Kings, superb hakas.

[@vladkusanagii7577]

respect from México!!!! great Hakaaa!

[@gabh231]

I think haka is a beautiful way to show the world the maori culture, thank you New Zealand for sharing with us such a powerfull root.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Try being an Aussie facing one when you're called up from the 3rd XV to play off the bench for the 1sts at Sourthern Skies and the Kiwi team, parent's and friends break into a haka after the handshakes and before kick off. Pretty much you think "whelp next 90 mins or so will result in a broken rib or 5 and a handshake afterwards". Still gotta do it though, wonderful thing.

[@thedonfonz2481]

gnarkillkicksass but you still gotta do it - that's the perfect response to the haka - let's get it on!

[@h.p.crowley1256]

A culture that speaks to my soul

[@liamstallard3793]

I love that the UK and New Zealand have such a close history and friendship! Love your country as much as I love mine. Love when New Zealand play rugby and love watching the haka

[@jharlesgeorge431]

Liam Stallard I now appoint you relations minister of the world.

[@benosemo7341]

I second that.

[@jakewalker7393]

Morgasm172 nope, Maori are still the true owners of aotearoa

[@jakewalker7393]

Morgasm172 they just govern the country, so basically they just try to tell us what to do but our natives are too defined for them

[@jakewalker7393]

Morgasm172 uh no sorry says the one who had to make a treaty because we killed you off 🤟

[@andrewsmith9174]

It’s inspiring. No race, just one people. The absolute best start to any competition ever. You could do this at a fucking spelling bee and inspire your side. Excellent.

[@frozty1702]

This shit brings out a fucking primal chill down my back, imagine this before a battle for real. You'd be so fired up to fight and the enemy would be shaking in their boots.

[@RobbieBoii]

Leader of Auckland Grammar Is On 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hiriawilson4566]

good to see mixtures in the crowd, Chinese, muslims, pakeha indians, Its great to see all cultures coming together in one chant.

[@bluefisch216]

More like the inner warrior in every human just takes control for a short amount of time

[@deankumeroa4324]

As a Maori well said

[@madamelebuff]

My parents immigrated from The UK to NZ when I was 2 yrs old. Our 1st neighbours (still our family/friends today after a lifetime) were Maori. All my life I have been grateful to grow up in NZ, I travelled the world extensively & after 10 yrs in the US & the birth of our 1st son, I had to return to Kiwi land to do the same for my children. There is nowhere on the planet where you can truly grow up colour blind to another's skin shade like you can in NZ. That's its best quality :)

[@leomirabel5361]

@@madamelebuff how i wish to be in new zealand and grew up there

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

The Polynesian culture brings two powerfully beautiful practices to the world: Haka and Ho'oponopono. Both move me to tears.

[@foamyone101]

Haka is Maori.

[@v1ldox230]

@@foamyone101 maori are Polynesian are they not?

[@bobbybobby5534]

i really love to see that so many new zealanders of different racial backgrounds are representing kiwi or maori traditions, i can see so much pride in their eyes. its so awesome!

[@pubalikalita3317]

wow....i hv never seen something like this....soo unique and amazing culture......i really loved it love and respest to haka...from INDIA

[@sample.text.]

The Haka is literally my favorite cultural tradition ever. Beautiful and intimidating are not words that usually go well together...

[@MrHockeyking19]

An intense cultural celebration depicting the Maori Warriors prior to engaging their opponents in battle! Beautiful to se the bravery displayed! Us Cubans would never engage in such a celebration, we would have to, prior to the first pitch, have a couple of chilled “Tropicals” and dance some Salsa to the beat of “The VanVans!” ¡Viva Cuba Libre!0

[@jurgenmuller5524]

One of the best Haka I've ever seen ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much , Jürgen

[@kantst617]

MASSIVE, MASSIVE,MASSIVE RESPECT

[@silajeep1]

Only in NZ, ain't nothing like this anywhere else in the sporting world. This aspect of Maori culture gives NZ sporting culture its uniqueness internationally. Long live the Haka!

[@robertlucidomusic]

Now imagine hearing this in the wild before our time from a distance.

[@jontyvandenberg9960]

Im from SA and watching these schools do there haka's is bone chilling its amazing

[@johnmichaelford3615]

This is a beautiful thing to watch and I may be from England but I love watching the haka

[@rik3nbaa179]

The power of one voice can lead a whole army

[@jkp3218]

Those two guys leading their haka's, well done boys!

[@Fallout3131]

Lmao the guy with the burger king crown at 3:14

[@Houstonrider]

I scrolled the comments to see if anyone has caught those few guys with the bk crowns

[@epplebradley9395]

Hahahaha fucking LADS!

[@trydn1049]

It's bcoz the school is called Kings college. So yeab that's why the wear them bk crowns

[@charliebarber5970]

Lol

[@aster5600]

they back at it again

[@iroamroyalkhan1628]

and in australia they have waltzing matilda

[@tyronefox3528]

They should all be so proud of themselves!! Insane..

[@Mollygaga42]

I wish it was a big all in brawl after that.

[@libraqueen1118]

This dance make me feel like i can do anything i want..It makes my heart flutter.👊👊❤

[@relax_youre_fine3112]

Why is so rare to come across other libras. I ask 3yrs later.😁🍻

[@libraqueen1118]

@@relax_youre_fine3112 10/13 Babe😛

[@relax_youre_fine3112]

@@libraqueen1118 thanks for replying, I love being libra ,wouldn't be anything else.i hope you are well an long live our libra Queen.🙃🙂😝

[@libraqueen1118]

@@relax_youre_fine3112 Thanks sweetheart same too you😍💖

[@jameslochridge4265]

Awesome to have a tradition like this. Well done guys. I wish Scotland had something like it.

[@beerguy2483]

You've got William Wallace....FREEDOM!

[@ifonlyicouldstop]

You do, its the Scottish Martial art "Fook YUUU". Seriously though, Pipe bands have been putting the willies up men from all around the world for centuries.

[@tylersim9025]

Bagpipes & kilts are awesome

[@deankumeroa1515]

@@ifonlyicouldstop that would make us laugh like fuck we be on the ground in tears lol lol if you ask me I think we would laugh ourselves to death lol lol

[@StarsheyNZ]

Man, you can definitely hear them pounding on the ground. I got shivers....

[@hookyoldyip9313]

I'm Scottish through n through.....FREEDOM ......but if not I'd be a Maori... I love the fact u display u feelings for ur culture and country .... God bless you all

[@jcarey1983]

Damn, i went to the wrong high school!! chills!!

[@r0k4k]

ANGER MANAGEMENT at its Best .. Well Well Done .. Must be proud to be a NZ ..Envy you guys :D

[@ignorthepain]

Honor to a culture that gives them a life like no other.

[@gabrielrama4032]

I love haka love from the philippines🇵🇭

[@MarilynRoseYT]

i love the haka and im American, i dont necessarily get shivers or whatever but rather enjoy the passion and the synchronization of unity. Plus you have to admit. them burger king hats tho

[@anthonykelly2821]

It's electric !!! We should have something like this for schools in England ! Real togetherness, going to battle together ! F?&@ing love it !!!!!

[@cgallegos2106]

Anthony Kelly go back to those Celtic/Angle-Saxon roots.

[@mathewjensen6903]

The haka is an ancient war dance and one of the most badass things ever.

[@thewdc]

FAMILY! Humanity! ONE! LOVE THIS!

[@sophiedymond1016]

This gave me chills I love it x

[@RonDotComnz]

Almost had me in tears...

[@PiggieGamez]

this feels like two tribes before a fight, its amazing how chilling to the bones it is! really awsome!

[@thehonestarmy3798]

This is the dopest tradition I've seen.

[@leiholani9181]

greetings from Sydney massive respect boys (y)

[@SyahmiRosli]

BRING IT ON ARRRGGGHHHH. NO FEAAAAR - my mind while watching the haka

[@thiagoss7]

Here in Brazil, we have samba.

[@auroratrent4504]

Thiago Silva dos Santos ..so u samba before a rugby match?

[@thiagoss7]

HAHAHAHAA...Yep...

[@Mick_4591]

@@issysaro7792 And plenty of "toes" on display...................................

[@ashton1860]

props to the boys for the spirit and commitment to it, but hakas in ties, blazers and school caps just seems weird to me

[@Comander311]

Just known as Cultural Clash

[@FinleyMcB]

Gotta admit, it's the burger king crowns that's really getting to me..

[@jgarfunkle]

Right! I was thinking if some preppy ass rich kid that mommy and daddy sent to a good college tried to do a haka at me in hopes that it might frighten me. I would staple his nose to the back of his throat. Also sticking the tongue out is signifying cannibalism and it means "I'm going to turn you into my shit." Given that half of them survive off of starbucks and PF Chang is just another signification that you are not frightening anyone.

[@jgarfunkle]

Oh sorry Henry Rollins is here everyone!

[@Afarz1]

so coming from a family that is successful or has money means you can't be tough? clearly tough enough to do better in life though. good on you for judging a bunch of people you don't know

[@dchang11]

well done - from the usa

[@pumbar]

Bloody awesome Kiwis.

[@Tangaloa1]

The challenge thrown down and the acceptance, the Aotearoa way , heaps of ups!!!!!

[@idouidou800]

This culture will never die !

[@CharlieCHOW121]

this is amazing ! I was study English in Auckland for 7 month, its shame that I never know this amazing culture, but today I DO seems not too late :p with my great respect !

[@girleats922]

I want to raise my kids in New Zealand. Such a lovely country.

[@Roldy_Fasho]

I’ve never been so hyped up in my life!

[@janedwinalexsondawara8786]

I'm crying right now, not because this sheet is beautiful but i've literally spent an hour and 30 minutes watching Haka videos on youtube instead of doing my classwork

[@Splitaxiz]

hahaha what a joker

[@deankumeroa1515]

@@Splitaxiz Dreamer

[@woodyblu3636]

good to see the sikh brothers and the muslim brothers in there churrr

[@jpolt1317]

Where are they in the video?

[@woodyblu3636]

new zealand high school rugby feild

[@tjfiso6407]

I think they meant where are the Sikhs and Muslims.

[@rzzzle1272]

LMFAO ^

[@pubs_1565]

Hugo Adrian Wilkins that will be deep af 😁😁😁

[@nkjrm348]

my pup watched this and he wants to fight all the big dogs in the neighbourhood

[@marinawarren7616]

😂😂😂

[@deankumeroa1515]

Poor big dogs lol

[@LIgirl527]

What a magnificent display! I think these performances are just stunning!

[@jurgenmuller5524]

This is pure respect ............!!! Thank you so much , Jürgen

[@JonathanXLindqviust]

To explain why this is so effective, let me give you an example: I'm from Sweden. Sweden *literally* has a term for how we *hate* taking up space- or being a inconvience. We're so hellbent on being "just average enough" that using our flag outside of sports-events is considered borderline racist. So here I was, a Swede, doing my military service. At the end of the first tought day we'd line up in the hallway, 48 strangers infront of our Captain. Then we'd sing the national anthem. Now, most of the EU rarely- if ever sing the national anthem. But here, in this cramped and silly hallway we were. 48 strangers, but each one could *feel* the vibration of the song. The tone. The tunes verbating through us all. The hairs in my neck stood on end. As did my lower arms hair. Hell, I'm pretty sure every godamn folicle on my body was at stand. I'm a staunch individualist but I will admit I've never felt that sense of belonging. The HAKA is a perfection of this. Pure, unbriedeled energy galvanized by the amount of participants. I'm happy for those young people, to be able to partake in that and feel that sensation. It helps in understanding why people feel- and act as they do in such situations.

[@JonathanXLindqviust]

02:40 bookmark

[@537CH]

How did my chest get all hairy all of the sudden?!

[@peterkelly2568]

I'm going bowling with some friends tonight and this just pumped me up.

[@06weezery]

i got goosebump while watching this~ i'm wondering how extraordinary the soldiers from ancient civilization that always doing this kind of thing while marching to war!

[@honeybadger7105]

Pardon my ignorance; but are they wearing mics somehow? Because the volume and clarity is amazing. I feel like I’m there.

[@Guyisfunkenstein]

There are mics on the ground around them, that's why the first one sounds so much better, they're better placed. The second group moves up too far so you don't hear the leader.

[@goodhj]

respect from Hong Kong

[@kevcol777]

Amazing! Great atmosphere- chanting challenging - traditional war chant!

[@notjacob923]

Huge respect from Squamish, BC

[@Cybraxas]

That is pretty badass.

[@mern461]

What the hell do they feed them!! that slightly oriental boy was quite young but had such a deep voice.

[@andyhill9562]

superb traditional, blows me away every time

[@Wodenson]

3:04 LITERALLY sounded like a giant battle gong, Incredibly powerful video

[@markochoversus842]

Here in Argentina we have Danza de los Mirlos by Damas Gratis.

[@johnsonset]

And this is why New Zealand rugby will always be The best in the world

[@issysaro7792]

johnsonset ,Amen brother... Chur

[@Echleon_]

The other team is just standing there like "aight"

[@andrewfyip]

Imagine the huge morale boost from the Haka and the sheer excitement!

[@MagicVato]

You know it’s an awesome Haka when the Chinese boy going hard✊🏽