Mau Rākau (Māori Martial Arts)
If you’re looking to try an art form that is unique to Aotearoa, mau rākau could be the programme for you.
Learn the ancestral practices, values and protocols of the warrior while improving your fitness and coordination.
Moments from our journey
Uku artist and mau rākau warrior: Embracing tradition, discipline, and growth
18 July 2023Learning and practicing weaponry skills is vastly different to manipulating uku (clay) into cups and bowls, but both require confidence and discipline, and a respect for tradition.
Ōhope couple striving for whānau success through continued education
26 February 2024Kylie Holmes and her partner, Harlem Ferrall, had never heard of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa until 2022 when they attended a mau rākau event at the Tauranga campus.
Mau rākau returns to Tauranga campus
17 February 2022Mau rākau is once again being offered at the Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Tauranga campus and will be taught by highly skilled kaiako, Tamahau Tangitu.