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Taiaha

Tu Taua, the traditional Maori war arts, include an extensive weapons system called Mau Rakau. Mau Rakau training involves the use of the Taiaha (a spear/staff) and it is taught to boys in traditional settings.

Most Americans (and probably much of the rest of the world) got their first taste of this tradition from the movie Whale Rider. (And I think the 'boys only' tradition is still being sorted out.)

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