A local Māori martial arts and wellbeing kaupapa for Whāingaroa, created by our own for our own. TWOOW brings together reo Māori, mau rākau, hauora, nutrition, connection and fun to grow confidence, discipline and a new generation of kairākau.
Official Māori Martial Arts of Aotearoa Named Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa
Kia ora whānau, my name is Kimo Te Whare Ponga Moko. I was born 50km away from Whāingaroa in Waikato Hospital and brought up here in Whāingaroa. I am Pou 6 in an official Māori martial art of Aotearoa named Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa, where it only goes up to Pou 8. Pou 8 is equivalent to a black belt in karate. If I’m Pou 6, how many levels until I’m Pou 8?
TWOOW gives you a supportive space to learn, move, connect and grow through Māori martial arts, reo, hauora and whanaungatanga. Each session is about building confidence, discipline and wellbeing while reconnecting with mātauranga Māori in a fun and grounded way.
Learn the foundations of mau rākau
Build confidence, focus and discipline
Strengthen your connection to te reo Māori and tikanga
Improve movement, fitness and coordination
Learn about hauora, wellbeing and positive habits
Connect with others in a supportive whānau environment