Different types of haka

Different types of haka

Whakatu Waewae

Whakatu Waewae is a haka with weapons in which the men jump up and down. Performed by the war party before going into battle, in front of elders and experienced warriors who judged by their performance whether they were ready to go into battle.

Peruperu

Peruperu is a war dance, leaping haka performed with weapons to intimidate the enemy. The men leap off the ground left to right in unison.

Ngeri

Ngeri is a short haka with no set movements and usually performed without weapons.

Manawa Wera

Manawa Wera is a type of haka with no set movements performed especially at tangihanga, unveilings and after speeches.