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TOA MAORI:

This ferocity, power, agility and the majestic qualities of a “Toa” Maori (brave man), stands as a testament to the warrior nature and abilities of the people of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Dominant in hand-to-hand combat and menacing in their pre and post-war rituals, the toa Maori is a symbol of bravery and their undying devotion to “whanau” (family), “iwi” (tribe) and “whenua” (land). His tattooed face is a sign of his intense loyalty and proud warrior heritage. Warrior societies were a common and feared segment of Polynesia and were relied upon to protect their people, a calling in which the warrior embraced with passion and zeal.