Haka is the generic name for all Maori dance. Today, haka is defined as that part of the Maori dance repertoire ... During a time of conflict Te Rauparaha was being pursued by warriors of a rival iwi, ...

In the video, Clarke is seen leading a powerful traditional dance called Maori haka. Along with Clarke ... dance or challenge performed by warriors before battle, traditionally.

KASHIWA, Chiba Prefecture--Some 9,000 kilometers from where the traditional Maori dance originated, children from a rugby club here gave a powerful rendition of the haka, famed for its iconic ...