Let Your Tamariki and Rangatahi Stand out.
Check out our awesome weekly after-school classes! It's a fantastic opportunity for tamariki and rangatahi to dive into Te Ao Māori, build strong connections with others, and develop essential leadership skills, such as self-control, self discipline, respect and accountability.
Don't let them miss out on this incredible learning experience!
Details
Start Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 - End Date: Thursday 18th December 2025
Description
Designed for both Māori and non-Māori, experienced practitioners and new learners, language speakers and non-language students, this course takes participants on a journey of exploration to a high level of proficiency in Kapa Haka, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga & Kawa, and Mau Rākau, with a distinct focus on the styles and traditions of Te Tairāwhiti. Course content includes the study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of Māori weaponry, specifically the taiaha and exploring other conventional weapons unique to Te Tairawhiti. Students will explore combat techniques, defensive movements, stances, and the more profound significance of Mau Rakau from Te Tairāwhiti.
The course also covers the roles of male warriors, the importance of Tikanga, and the whakapapa of renowned East Coast Mau Rākau practitioners and warriors. Practical training will allow participants to develop not only physical skills but also mental resilience, discipline, and the ability to embody the values of local iwi and hapū. The programme highlights the renaissance of Mau Rākau in Te Tairāwhiti and its place in contemporary Māori society, providing a unique perspective rooted in the whenua and its people. A particular emphasis is placed on the distinctive Tairāwhiti styles of Mau Rākau, incorporating historical and sacred teachings passed down through generations.
Class Times, Dates and Location
Day - Tuesday and Thursday
Time - 4.30pm - 6:00pm
Location - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Whirikoka Campus.
Term 1 - Starts between Monday, 18th February to Friday 11th April - grading in the holidays - dates TBC.
Term 2 - Monday 28th April to Friday 27th June - grading in the holidays - dates TBC.
Term 3 - Monday 14th July to Friday 19th September - grading in the holidays - dates TBC.
Term 4 - Monday 6th October to Friday 1st December - grading in the holidays - dates TBC.