Comments on: Shaolin Monk vs Maori Warrior

By: Angel

Angel — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:26:51 +0000

Hannam, apart from other considerations, the Maori psychological edge against opponents would be ineffective against Shaolin monks since their meditation training is designed to keep the mind clear against the most severe distractions. In fact, the nonresponsiveness of the monk could throw the Maori warrior off his game.

By: eagle

eagle — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:55:16 +0000

I think the Shaolin Monk would win hands down. Kung fu is a weapon of mass destruction. it is not just a matter of fighting but a trained reaction to disarm and remove the potential attack in a split second in more than 50 million different ways. It is not just a punch or a hit with a stick but a mental climax of what is possible with limitless power and achievement of the human mind and body. In my opinion it would be better to match against a thai kickboxer who has a similar perfected art of the state of mind and perfection of reactions and movements in combat. One who is enlightened with such a deep focus in such an art has no fear and no opponent is an obstacle in achieving peace.

By: Hannam

Hannam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:32:02 +0000

In a battle in WW2, out of bullets, a Maori soldier stood firm.as he was charged by a German soldier with a “fixed” bayonet. the Maori, armed only with a green stone Mere” (or sharp edged club) in hand,swung, and took the top of the German's head clean off. Or neck from his body. Can't recall exactly, so Check this story if you ever come to New Zealand and visit the Army War Memorial Museum in Turangi.Ask about it.It's written up by a WW2 display there.

By: Hannam

Hannam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:22:30 +0000

There's a difference. Shaolin then were tough fought off bandits etc.These days they are all acrobatics and showmanship.The Maori has become fat,lazy,and drunk and drug users.Maori that train as warriors, will be warlike, ready to do battle. We have warriors (gangs) on the Battlefields, (our streets and towns) protecting our front. They can and would fight, but not the true ancient warrior way. There are others, 'radicals' who would fight in the old style, to protect our lands from greedy developers,it's in their blood. These are those who grew up in the deeper regions of New Zealand. Aue aue aue!!

By: Hannam

Hannam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:12:31 +0000

I wish I could find a 'Mauri Toa' that would train me.I'd be the Bruce Lee of Toa!

By: Hannam

Hannam — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:15 +0000

Maori would win. Tough,fierce, and putting fear into the very heart of an opponent.
The yelling,facial expressions,and noise of breast/chest slapping would spoil any opponents focus. In WW2,the Maori battalion performed a 'Haka' or war dance, slapping chests, poking tongues, yelling,stomping,in front of a heavily armed German force. Upon seeing the Maori, they thought they were devils and ran for there lives!
Maori warriors of old were trained to beat 3 men, and kill mercilessly.They had to, in order to protect the tribe.This was their whole training purpose.

By: Arloparlo

Arloparlo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:02 +0000

both videos are very different, i think judging by these videos the monk would win, but if you saw how ruthless a traditional maori warrior reall was i think the maori warrior would win

By: Arloparlo

Arloparlo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:42:02 +0000

both videos are very different, i think judging by these videos the monk would win, but if you saw how ruthless a traditional maori warrior reall was i think the maori warrior would win

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Have none of you seen the Shaolin Monk in action? The Moari are extremely powerful warriors, but can do nothing against the speed of the Monk. Even the most distinguished Martial Arts fighters in the world are unable to even touch the Monks. It doesn't matter how strong the fighter or the weapons are when they are unable to ever make contact with the Monk.

By: wellington_madness

wellington_madness — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:30:11 +0000

Kia Ora awesome korero (stories) I am a wahine (Moari woman) who teaches taiaha.. I love what it has done in all aspects of my life.. I have fought against 3 masters at once, 2 on me and 1 on 1; and one thing I learnt from my fights was.. the most passionate one usually wins! background fighting skills only counts toward some of the full package.. afterall even a beginner can get off a lucky shoot! men are very vanerable so I always show that I am prepared to hit IT! its all in the mind. practice allows you to learn your counteractive moves. If your one the defence of cause.. good site.. interesting thought.. make a movie I say! Lee Jaah is the man!