Telling Warrior Stories with Hula

A common misconception about hula is that it's a dance tradition strictly for women. Nope. In ancient Hawai'i, men were the first to dance hula, and the best dancers were even chosen to become warriors. Today, Ke Kai O Kahiki-one of Hawai'i's most famous male hula schools-is carrying on this tradition by telling warrior stories with dance. To do so, dancers train in the same way as their ancient forbearers, using the land itself as a harsh and unforgiving gym. To dance like a warrior, you need to train like one.
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  • @Fujjums
    @Fujjums7 жыл бұрын

    Good choice talking with Ke Kai o Kahiki when discussing the more "rugged" side of hula, this are probably some of the most athletically well trained dancers at Merrie Monarch. Need look no further than their win in 2009 to prove that!

  • @peneleapai

    @peneleapai

    7 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🌺

  • @MsObsidianReloaded

    @MsObsidianReloaded

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is a perfect word "rugged". Most people associate hula with women but forget the male archetype of the dance. I am of African heritage so I can relate to the dance style. ***Disclaimer: I am NOT saying Pacific Islanders are of African descent, yada yada like some people boast about *** I just want to make that clear before I cause a firestorm of racial/ethnic tension in the comment section. I would love to see more videos like this. 💞🔥💞🔥

  • @burnesshughes2215

    @burnesshughes2215

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lilia Vagai p

  • @GenericHandle01

    @GenericHandle01

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MsObsidianReloaded My Ancestors were mostly of European decent but I 100% get what you mean. Male Hula pulls me in with it's energy. I have been fortunate enough to dance with our island cousins at a graduation party recently and it felt really good. I understand why, but it feels bad that you need a disclaimer. We all could benefit from more Aloha in our lives.

  • @missmex7876
    @missmex78767 жыл бұрын

    I love the respect these men hold for their culture. amazing.

  • @frisianesc6905

    @frisianesc6905

    7 жыл бұрын

    miss mex true, it would be great if people would speak hawaiian again.

  • @missmex7876

    @missmex7876

    7 жыл бұрын

    jr do native hawiians not speak the language any more? I'm only asking as I'm interested and I'm from the UK and have no idea but would love to know more about this beautiful culture.

  • @forme3h

    @forme3h

    7 жыл бұрын

    miss mex only a few can speak. But now, they enforcing in every Hawaiian schools to learn, it's a requirement now. the young generation now can speak but they had to learn it in school.

  • @kino9643

    @kino9643

    7 жыл бұрын

    At some schools it is not a requirement to learn Hawaiian as a language, we do learn some Hawaiian when we have May Day though

  • @missmex7876

    @missmex7876

    7 жыл бұрын

    FormEEh Ohyeah that is a shame. it's a massive part of your culture and identity. obviously it should be a choice if anyone wants to learn the language but I thought the language would be spoken within the homes of Hawiians. I'm from Pakistani descent and I grew up in a household speaking urdu and English. I admit however my urdu leaves alot to be desired lol

  • @ashleemcintosh4918
    @ashleemcintosh49185 жыл бұрын

    When their teacher talked about how hula is shaping them to be "better fathers, sons and brothers" it got to me. This is what true maniless is. It's the strength with the gentleness, determination coupled with grace. Not the silly how-many-girls-can-I-get definition that society is freeding young men.

  • @Joyride37

    @Joyride37

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ashlee McIntosh we Stan resolute, gentle, and loving men

  • @notbothered5542

    @notbothered5542

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cant relate

  • @ronb7062

    @ronb7062

    4 жыл бұрын

    I heard that majority of how-many-girls-can-I-get guys can be found in the gym.

  • @ronb7062

    @ronb7062

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bewildered6866 i don't know how to answer that.

  • @ronb7062

    @ronb7062

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bewildered6866 oh. right. i remember you. i think i had a conversation with you already somewhere in KZread. talking about random stuff about the video LOL

  • @Fumi007
    @Fumi0077 жыл бұрын

    One of my co-workers is in a very involved halau and he's buff because he does these kinds of things. When people ask him how he looks so good, some of them are confused when he just says "hula".

  • @musiccentral4u651

    @musiccentral4u651

    5 жыл бұрын

    100th like lol

  • @ronb7062

    @ronb7062

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hula sounds the same as the Tagalog word "hula" meaning "you guess". ^_^

  • @christiansacedon7951

    @christiansacedon7951

    3 жыл бұрын

    @ron b kababayan

  • @RosyAfterglow

    @RosyAfterglow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hula is not for the faint-hearted

  • @kevin080592

    @kevin080592

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ronb7062 manghuhula sa quiapo

  • @myicecream43
    @myicecream437 жыл бұрын

    hawaiian people and their connection with their culture amazes me, they take such time and dedication for their culture.

  • @kino9643

    @kino9643

    7 жыл бұрын

    The majority of us don't actually because of our annexation to the US. Only during the 60s and 70s were we really able to appreciate Ancient Hawaiian culture because speaking Hawaiian and other polynesian languages, along with hula were banned before that

  • @navimana

    @navimana

    7 жыл бұрын

    All across Polynesia especially in Hawai'i and NZ the native Polynesians are beginning to pick up their cultures again. A large number don't, especially due to our languages and cultures being banned fairly recently. It's nice to see them beginning to be revitalised, #PolyPride

  • @j0gatu

    @j0gatu

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's really beautiful and I love being Polynesian but the sad thing is that only a small percent of Hawaiians actually know and dance hula. The language and culture is disappearing. It's because of colonization and being annexed by America. That's why a lot of Hawaiians don't like white people and America in general (this applies to other Polynesians too)

  • @MsDueces01

    @MsDueces01

    6 жыл бұрын

    The whole of the South Pacific/ Polynesians are well connected with their culture

  • @runeplate123

    @runeplate123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Every culture can be beautiful if they take the time and effort into it....

  • @joelhuh268
    @joelhuh2687 жыл бұрын

    What a badass culture.

  • @Kaeoooo

    @Kaeoooo

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joel yup

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tip ... if one stares at you without smiling its time to go home. ... trust me. :)

  • @ronb7062

    @ronb7062

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bewildered6866 correct. safety first before flirting. you never know what will happen.

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ronb7062 Ha, Ha ... i saw what you did there, you Rascal you. :)

  • @Anskef

    @Anskef

    4 жыл бұрын

    that's gangsta

  • @sz7463
    @sz74637 жыл бұрын

    nothing but respect and admiration for these men

  • @jasminecruz7882

    @jasminecruz7882

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eyyyy!

  • @OrisStories
    @OrisStories7 жыл бұрын

    These are the most beautiful men I've ever seen in my life. Lord almighty.

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ori's Stories Of course they are: they're hand picked....show biz. Ever seen the women hula dancers ...... :)

  • @user-qp2be2pj9g

    @user-qp2be2pj9g

    5 жыл бұрын

    Polynesian men and women have amazing genes

  • @KingKnight16

    @KingKnight16

    5 жыл бұрын

    Stuckrevolver false not hand picked for show biz haha. Most of us Hawaiians look like this.

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KingKnight16 Yes you're correct ... evolution. The slow sprinters and the less muscular ended up ... well ... "Gone". :)

  • @tony_5156

    @tony_5156

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should see Afro-Cubans then I’m not gay btw, if a bro looks nice I’ll complement him

  • @beckygould7509
    @beckygould75094 жыл бұрын

    Proof that true masculinity is beautiful. Hawaiians , and other Pacific Islanders are some of the most beautiful people on earth. Male hula dancers telling stories of warriors, hunters fishermen. Both the men and women depicting stories of Hawaii’s origins, the deities they once worshipped , live and marriage. These dances show off the beauty of masculinity! It is wonderful that the Hawaiian people are able to celebrate their beautiful culture! That they celebrate both the masculine and the feminine! One can be both powerful and graceful, can be strong as well as gentle, celebrating both the beauty and strength of men! And using the gift of hula to not only preserve and share in their culture, but to be better men and better people! Mahalo for sharing this with us ! Aloha, and A hui ho !

  • @kapimanen819

    @kapimanen819

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah...💕

  • @EpperEcheloN

    @EpperEcheloN

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well I see this as more feminine and not masculine at all. The trick is people don't know there is power in femenity because the world is so obsessed with masculinity

  • @Lil_Angry_Bitch

    @Lil_Angry_Bitch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with men who aren't masculine however dancing in genderal is not masculine at all, especially Hula. Dancing is a mostly a feminine artform.

  • @Hawaiian_Viking

    @Hawaiian_Viking

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lil_Angry_Bitch stfu

  • @kaiulani555

    @kaiulani555

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EpperEcheloN so sad you think like this, others always sexually our culture teasing men about this stuff to the point they don’t want to do it I see nothing but a clown in people that think like this it is culture and it is talking about our men warriors

  • @arcie3716
    @arcie3716 Жыл бұрын

    The amount of athleticism in this video is insane

  • @emebetalemayehu2573
    @emebetalemayehu25734 жыл бұрын

    there's something about native men/and polynesian men that is so attractive. They are just to beautiful

  • @deathboi3998

    @deathboi3998

    4 жыл бұрын

    Native men are always beautiful ❤❤❤❤

  • @ljshainevillan1523

    @ljshainevillan1523

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @anna-mariejkristensen5624

    @anna-mariejkristensen5624

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!!

  • @yakigesher-zion7289

    @yakigesher-zion7289

    4 жыл бұрын

    I consider most cultures to have their own unique beauty. Hawaii is no different. Beautiful people culture and history

  • @LolixBelle

    @LolixBelle

    4 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ agree😍

  • @maxjenkin2372
    @maxjenkin23727 жыл бұрын

    these men are thicc af

  • @navimana

    @navimana

    6 жыл бұрын

    They got the classic Polynesian body 😂

  • @runeplate123

    @runeplate123

    5 жыл бұрын

    You sound Gay AF!

  • @fionaokeefe1906

    @fionaokeefe1906

    5 жыл бұрын

    runeplate123 what’s wrong with that!?!

  • @david_kaloi

    @david_kaloi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hawaiian blood line cousin lol

  • @user-sg5zj7jr8c

    @user-sg5zj7jr8c

    5 жыл бұрын

    More like swole

  • @Sugarcreampuff22
    @Sugarcreampuff227 жыл бұрын

    I was fortunate to meet these guys last week! Such polite, brave and nice group of men! Very skilled and graceful!

  • @MartinTabanag

    @MartinTabanag

    7 жыл бұрын

    that's nice. i wish i could meet them too someday

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    "brave" ...... they saved your life then? :)

  • @magtism5738

    @magtism5738

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stuckrevolver Oml just let her compliment them gosh

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@magtism5738 It was light-hearted and not meant to be mean ... Omj just let me comment golly. :)

  • @magtism5738

    @magtism5738

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stuckrevolver sorry it sounded like you were being smart because you said "they saved your life then". I just thought you were saying that she had no reason to call them brave

  • @jaiyapapaya
    @jaiyapapaya7 жыл бұрын

    This is fabulous in the manliest way possible.

  • @boussolefire
    @boussolefire5 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching my grandmother climbing a coconut tree when I was small. She was 70

  • @fawnbilgere4237

    @fawnbilgere4237

    3 ай бұрын

    damn she baddddd!!!!!! (wish I could do that)

  • @tpikake2264
    @tpikake22647 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video showing the masculine side of hula. Others can now see it ain't just women in coconut bras and grass skirts and what they see advertised. I use to help my aunty instruct hula lessons and Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) in Waikiki. Admission was free. She did it for the love it all and wanted to give foreigners who were interested a sneak peak at our Hawaiian culture. I can't count the many baffled faces I've seen. People don't know that Hawaii is much more than another tourist spot and our Hawaiian culture is not just big tanned guys and women with long hair. Hula especially is much more than what people see in pictures, books, or tv. If your interested in learning the dance of hula, you must learn the language and culture first. You must learn what you're singing/chanting before you learn the steps of the any song. The dances and chants you see are stories. Stories passed down by ancestors. This is how our Hawaiian and all Polynesian cultures lives on. We are not as big of a nation but our pride, dedication, and courage is what keeps our culture so pure and strong.

  • @fionaokeefe1906

    @fionaokeefe1906

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tpikake21 those gorgeous women have a beautiful skill and have danced gracefully for years in those coconut bras and grass skirts! I’m really offended right now....men aren’t the sole inventors of dance!

  • @david_kaloi

    @david_kaloi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just to let u know... Male hula Polynesian dancers were the first to do it!

  • @technojunkie123

    @technojunkie123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Does your aunty still teach that for free in Waikiki?

  • @josiahtheblacksmith467
    @josiahtheblacksmith4674 жыл бұрын

    The masculine side of Hula definitely deserves more exposure and respect. I feel embarrassed to admit that I was ignorant of this part of Hula but I'm glad I found out about it from this video.

  • @sethisthebest808
    @sethisthebest8087 жыл бұрын

    As a Hawaiian, this video is awesome. So accurate and it's sad to see our tradition fade before our eyes. Hula is such a significant part of my culture and I'm glad hula still lives today

  • @navimana

    @navimana

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree as a fellow Polynesian (with Hawai'ian in that mix too). After the annexation for Hawai'i and also across the Pacific with out languages and cultures banned and oppressed, it's really heartwarming to see the hula being picked back up again :')

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    relax ... to-days mass-media and the Hula's attractive style will ensure Both the Traditional and the jazzy show-biz style Never fades. :)

  • @lucidfangirl1030

    @lucidfangirl1030

    2 жыл бұрын

    I pray it never does 🥺 yall look beautiful

  • @karinacorrea8558
    @karinacorrea85584 жыл бұрын

    I love how he said that hula helps him give a reality check and how people are losing aloha because it's actually true the world is becoming more cruel and seeing them dance it looks like peace it looks like they're telling the story and I think it's amazing what they're doing and I feel like more people in their community should be doing it and not losing what their generation did before because something very traditional and it's the most beautiful thing that their community has

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Peaceful" ... nah. The Story says, " come one step closer to our Village and you're Toast! " ( literally ).

  • @23Josilee
    @23Josilee3 жыл бұрын

    The lovely, beautiful people of Hawaii and all the Polynesian Islands...much love and respect that you celebrate and continue to keep your ancient traditions alive.

  • @lalaAddicted2Music
    @lalaAddicted2Music7 жыл бұрын

    this does not have enough views

  • @mikoomaee9460

    @mikoomaee9460

    7 жыл бұрын

    Katie Siverling but soon it will

  • @tyleruwu902

    @tyleruwu902

    7 жыл бұрын

    Katie Siverling it only came out 2 days ago calm down

  • @Holychick86
    @Holychick867 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Culture is important!

  • @MartinTabanag

    @MartinTabanag

    7 жыл бұрын

    culture and history shapes us! i agree with you

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @pinta- mapache no ... "culture" is divisive and has to be cast to the history books; cant you see the inclusive global community dawning all around you?

  • @meginna8354

    @meginna8354

    4 жыл бұрын

    this is basically larping

  • @willowoodz
    @willowoodz3 жыл бұрын

    THIS is what being a man is. the beautiful balance between gentleness, vulnerability, grace, and determination. this so amazing to see, and as a girl who grew up with people who'd put up "macho" personas up to build walls, this makes me happy

  • @DrAnne-mc8er
    @DrAnne-mc8er4 жыл бұрын

    *I'm from Scotland, but I love to learn and hear about the cultures of others around the globe. It's genuinely fascinating. So thanks for uploading this video.*

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    They pure cannae Toss the Caber like youse in your rain soaked kilts. :)

  • @thesimplelife185
    @thesimplelife1857 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video! When the men related it all back to our ancestors, that really made me proud. Would love to see more stories on Oceania!

  • @troyhagen587
    @troyhagen5876 жыл бұрын

    TRUE STORY of HULA. Generation to GENERATION A WAY OF ALOHA, BROTHERS.

  • @pereakaperegrino1518
    @pereakaperegrino15184 жыл бұрын

    They say dance is a prayer said with the body, instead of the voice or the mind. You offer your moves and your steps as a present to the spirits, your ancestors, a particular god, etc... Hawaiian brothers and sisters: DON'T EVER LOSE THIS LEGACY!!! It is INSPIRING!!!! Much love from the Canary Islands, your sisters in the north-african coast, BLESS YOU!!!

  • @ts4686
    @ts46864 жыл бұрын

    "When we come to train, we expect to die."

  • @ogpjmking606
    @ogpjmking6067 жыл бұрын

    it makes me proud to see people carry on with culture like this. it makes me proud to be part of a hawaiian warrior bloodline. proud to be hawaiian

  • @leavingcube5
    @leavingcube52 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite parts of modern Hawaiian culture: how someone with the right motivation can nearly revive some of the culture. This hālau is a good example, but also the Hōkūle’a, hula in general, and Hawaiian language. As long as there is a motivated Hawaiian willing to learn and a Kupuna to teach said Hawaiian, our culture is far from dying.

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 Жыл бұрын

    Their ability to scale those coconut trees is remarkable. Even if I could do it (I can't), I wouldn't do it, due to being scared of heights. They did it without a second thought and with no safety gear. Amazing.

  • @tiawalker4965
    @tiawalker49656 жыл бұрын

    wow awesome to see...me being maori from new zealand its lovely to watch these men being who they are and strong n proud of it.

  • @rumblefish9

    @rumblefish9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your haka is awesome.

  • @116powel
    @116powel7 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching Ke Kai O Kahiki since about 2012. They deserve all the recognition they have they are an amazing halau with an energetic and powerful style of hula.

  • @ILChamSauce
    @ILChamSauce7 жыл бұрын

    look so many the rocks

  • @shay4492

    @shay4492

    7 жыл бұрын

    Flech Hut yays!! 1!!!!!!!!!! 1!!!!!!

  • @maxpark1339

    @maxpark1339

    7 жыл бұрын

    hawaii is a quarry. so many Rocks

  • @Dino13

    @Dino13

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dwayne is Samoan, and yeah, Samoan and Hawaiians are both Polynesians so although they have their distinctive culture they do have a lot of similarities.

  • @87jello

    @87jello

    6 жыл бұрын

    And Samoans came from where? South East Asia (SEA), namely the Philippines. Plus, DNA doesn't lie of where Samoans came from...they came from the SEA

  • @makavelithadon7883

    @makavelithadon7883

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can tell by the way were built eh?

  • @whimsicalclouds
    @whimsicalclouds4 жыл бұрын

    This is pretty incredible, I love how connected they are with their history and culture.

  • @psychobunny32
    @psychobunny327 жыл бұрын

    it is good to see the teacher whose goal is not only to improve his students' dancing , but to improve their spirit as well.

  • @motherprisma
    @motherprisma2 жыл бұрын

    I have such a fascination with Hawaiian culture, I can’t stop learning and watching these videos.

  • @lafemmenata
    @lafemmenata7 жыл бұрын

    This so beautiful!!

  • @MrDaffy15
    @MrDaffy154 жыл бұрын

    As a folk dancer from Europe, I love when people stick to their routes and don't forget their culture. Culture as special as this one should never be forgotten, respect!

  • @navimana
    @navimana7 жыл бұрын

    A great video, especially for those less familiar with Polynesian cultures, especially Hawai'ian and the hula. It's great to see our practices and traditions still continuing, particularly after what has happened in the past. Polynesian Pride, Mahalo nui loa for sharing with video 👌

  • @10RexTheWolf01
    @10RexTheWolf014 жыл бұрын

    Them climbing trees just bade me thin of Mulan "BE A MAAAAAN"

  • @SwimminWitDaFishies
    @SwimminWitDaFishies5 жыл бұрын

    Mad respect for you guys!! Do NOT ever surrender your culture in the name of diversity!! Stay strong and stay Hawaiian!!🌺🌴🏄🏻🐠

  • @asrotties
    @asrotties Жыл бұрын

    RESPECT! So many are looking back at better times in our world. We are all losing the Aloha for each other. WE need to get back to love and decency. What a great school you have there.

  • @SLFinSF
    @SLFinSF Жыл бұрын

    \THIS is an exceptionally lovely and moving film. Mahalo..watching it while staying in Kailua-Kona for a month. My parents lived in Honolulufor 5 years just after WWII. They were not Hawai'ians, but my mother was deeply touched by Hawai'ian culture, learned some of the language and, when I was growing up, taught us some hula, about Queen Liliukalani, King Kamehameha, the battle of the Pali, etc -Been sitting here watching videos from Merrie Monach, etc. Just wonderful.

  • @tearsofcherry
    @tearsofcherry4 жыл бұрын

    00:13 Uh boy, we need more of that

  • @coolbeans4881

    @coolbeans4881

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @katrinagrigg6647
    @katrinagrigg66477 жыл бұрын

    This makes me proud to be Hawaiian

  • @ogpjmking606

    @ogpjmking606

    7 жыл бұрын

    Katrina Grigg same

  • @glosterkenari1378

    @glosterkenari1378

    7 жыл бұрын

    Katrina Grigg wow ,i love u

  • @gozu9455

    @gozu9455

    7 жыл бұрын

    i always thought i was Hawaiian last life

  • @simply.melissa4367

    @simply.melissa4367

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fr I agree with you being Hawaiian is an opportunity

  • @bearythebear69

    @bearythebear69

    6 жыл бұрын

    Katrina Grigg if that's you in your profile picture you're pretty

  • @flashesofblack4128
    @flashesofblack41286 жыл бұрын

    I moved to Oahu in the 60's. I am a Hauole. I surfed almost every day while delivering the Honolulu Star Bulletin after school. I loved the Hawaiian people and the Hawaiian style of life. All of my local friends were for the most part Hawaiian. One afternoon while attending Kaimuki high this hauole guy who was larger than me picked a fight with me. I got in a few licks but he pretty well beat me up. One of my Hawaiian friends whos last name was Kamaka found out what that guy did to me he found him and beat him to a bloody pulp. I considered all my Hawaiian friends as my brothers. I married a half Portuguese Hawaiian girl and have been married of 45 years. We eventually moved to the mainland. We have also vacationed in Hawaii. Todays Hawaii is not the same as it was when I was a kid and it breaks my heart nonetheless, I will forever consider Hawaii as my true home. Hawaii is No'Kaoi!

  • @fionaokeefe1906

    @fionaokeefe1906

    5 жыл бұрын

    heffoandjuff why don’t you move back and change things in Hawaii instead of complaining stand up and holla!

  • @angelkingsley5299

    @angelkingsley5299

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fiona O'Keefe 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @kimmyseon46

    @kimmyseon46

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haole*

  • @klytus8339
    @klytus83399 ай бұрын

    You are an excellent dancing male instructor!! One of the most beautiful dances in the world! Heart and soul

  • @everymonth7563
    @everymonth75637 жыл бұрын

    Omg the manliest men

  • @baophan7768

    @baophan7768

    7 жыл бұрын

    Apacolypse what is your definition of manly then?

  • @MartinTabanag

    @MartinTabanag

    7 жыл бұрын

    totally agree. it is really inspiring to hear these kind of stories. i also make inspiring stories. it helps me grow as a person

  • @DoPe-ps1bf

    @DoPe-ps1bf

    6 жыл бұрын

    Apacolypse of course you wouldn't consider this manly since you're not a man lmao

  • @woobed8760

    @woobed8760

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're beautiful

  • @friendsdontlie8291

    @friendsdontlie8291

    6 жыл бұрын

    You haven’t seen Kap from da pcc (Polynesian Cultural Center)

  • @dahm781
    @dahm7817 жыл бұрын

    Is this where Dwayne "The Rock" johnson recruits his stunt doubles?

  • @a.genesisd.g.7931

    @a.genesisd.g.7931

    7 жыл бұрын

    not to mention, he's polynesian. yeah, might be :)

  • @babaganoush9237

    @babaganoush9237

    6 жыл бұрын

    I belive so, yes.

  • @thalassous

    @thalassous

    6 жыл бұрын

    *yeppers*

  • @Sugarspiceandeverything

    @Sugarspiceandeverything

    6 жыл бұрын

    David H Muller his cousin @samoanstuntsman is his stunt double, they practically look alike.

  • @pootdaggy2657

    @pootdaggy2657

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Dwayne's American. Gets his doubles from his family who are Canadian and American Samoan. The guys depicted here are Hawaiian Americans. Not of the same stature. By that I mean height. Shuka

  • @LGO24jr
    @LGO24jr6 жыл бұрын

    The ocean fell from my eyes watching this as each star glittered and shined in dance, the power and grace like the winds and the waves in unison with the heart and soul of history, Mahalo!

  • @iahelcathartesaura3887
    @iahelcathartesaura38877 жыл бұрын

    Powerful! Instantly the absolute power, under fine control, bursts from this video of these warriors.

  • @okolei42
    @okolei427 жыл бұрын

    Mahalo nui for this great video! I love these short documentaries and to see one that respects my culture is amazing.

  • @thehapavegan7177

    @thehapavegan7177

    7 жыл бұрын

    okolei42, lol. Your name 👍.

  • @eileenschuller5309
    @eileenschuller53097 жыл бұрын

    Such incredible dedication for both history, culture, faith, community and spirit. Aloha.

  • @kizzyuzui1497
    @kizzyuzui14975 жыл бұрын

    There’s something so beautiful about seeing people retain this deep love and and dedication for their culture. It always saddens me when I hear of such unique, beautiful cultures and ways of life being forgotten or lost, so getting to see these people hold on to and practice these things just makes me happy. I know it sounds weird but oh well

  • @K_stateofmind
    @K_stateofmind7 жыл бұрын

    so happy for the great big story hula series. As a hula dancer mahalo nui for making our story known and respecting our culture.

  • @tinaschmidtsart
    @tinaschmidtsart7 жыл бұрын

    Love this connection to the Earth and ancient history of connecting people to the Earth and their roots. Hula is so powerfully symbolic and especially the male dancers. Thank you for posting this.

  • @jr.rivera7824
    @jr.rivera78247 жыл бұрын

    I love Hawaiians and their culture.....such beautiful culture and people ❤

  • @kathrynehiersche1817
    @kathrynehiersche18177 жыл бұрын

    I'm a female hula dancer and I hold the utmost respect for what you do. I love that hula is so inclusive and peaceful!

  • @stevenfeduk8627
    @stevenfeduk86274 жыл бұрын

    That short clip of training in their civvies at the start was the best hula I've ever seen. Amazing!

  • @elizabethreynolds3934
    @elizabethreynolds39345 жыл бұрын

    These men are special. Mentally and physically. 🔥

  • @sharonmedeiros9819
    @sharonmedeiros9819 Жыл бұрын

    They put their whole hearts and souls into the dance, and their history as well. It's truly beautiful and powerful.

  • @edward6259
    @edward62593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us the respect and love for the native culture is being carried on for future generations...its a beautiful story about nuturing,loving people.

  • @DrVenture45
    @DrVenture457 жыл бұрын

    A very deep and spiritual story. It's nice to see men in touch with their cultural past, something we all should take a page from. Mad respect!

  • @jayparahinog8994
    @jayparahinog89943 жыл бұрын

    Hawaii must regain its lost Kingdom. This kingdom has so much stories to tell about.

  • @OkkyHan
    @OkkyHan4 жыл бұрын

    I strongly appreciate the historical aspect of this dance.... BUT GOODNESS GRACIOUS LORD I AM STRONGLY APPRECIATING THE FRICKIN HIP ROLLS TOO 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @fawnbilgere4237

    @fawnbilgere4237

    3 ай бұрын

    😆

  • @kristentindle6258
    @kristentindle62586 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! There is nothing like keeping your culture alive and sharing it with the world... At least those who are wanting and willing to listen to the story and how it is told!

  • @mescott8212
    @mescott8212 Жыл бұрын

    I used to work at the Coast Guard Base in Galveston, TX... and out my window I watched Marines training for many hours at a time, non-stop... they were gloriousl to watch! Like these dancers! Men, physically pushing themselves to the limit in such a basic, simple, beautiful, "one-with-the-Earth way!" People are so involved with technology today that they are ignoring the gift of Life itself we were given in our amazing bodies. Use it or lose it! Thank you for this outstanding video of true humans being all that they can be!!!

  • @fawnbilgere4237

    @fawnbilgere4237

    3 ай бұрын

    It's true, we are seduced into our sedentary ways. Perhaps this video can inspire us to stand up, turn off the screen, and go outside for some fitness. Give thanks for the beauty of our Earth and the abilities of our bodies! Thanks for this reminder, friend 👍

  • @dunkirx8602
    @dunkirx86027 жыл бұрын

    Last time I came this early I got divorced.

  • @burntcharcoal3

    @burntcharcoal3

    7 жыл бұрын

    Do I give a fuck if you're early ?! (name)

  • @tsdiggs78

    @tsdiggs78

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dunkirx omg 😂😂😂😂

  • @Pantystealer

    @Pantystealer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dunkirx a lot of second wedding happens here

  • @bday9629
    @bday96297 жыл бұрын

    natural build and desrve the native tattoo for sure

  • @CaptainMelani
    @CaptainMelani7 жыл бұрын

    So happy to see a video highlighting an often under-appreciated part of my family's culture! Mahalo nui loa :)

  • @beckygould7509
    @beckygould75094 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for keeping this beautiful tradition alive!

  • @houchi69
    @houchi697 жыл бұрын

    Some man candies in this one ;-)

  • @thepigcast9185
    @thepigcast91857 жыл бұрын

    i like men now.

  • @GreenSharpieGreen

    @GreenSharpieGreen

    7 жыл бұрын

    ThePigCast are you male?

  • @thepigcast9185

    @thepigcast9185

    7 жыл бұрын

    si papi

  • @tennillec680

    @tennillec680

    7 жыл бұрын

    ThePigCast 😂😂😂😂

  • @danielcuevas5899

    @danielcuevas5899

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ahi! Ahi! Ahiiiiiiiii! Love Jordan and Peele.

  • @Kanal7Indonesia

    @Kanal7Indonesia

    7 жыл бұрын

    You should

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones9996 жыл бұрын

    The lands and oceans of Hawaii are stunning. The people are special. As a white guy living there in 80s, I seriously began to understand Hawaii when I saw my first mini Hula festival. Then individual perfomers here and there.The vibrations opened my eyes and my heart. My thinking about The Islands was altered. The spirits surround.

  • @TheRickyH
    @TheRickyH7 жыл бұрын

    Man I just discovered this channe; yesterday and already in LOVE!!!!!

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha5 жыл бұрын

    Now you can see why Islanders are great in the sport of football.

  • @jasminnemcdonald94A
    @jasminnemcdonald94A6 ай бұрын

    Hula dancing is not just swaying the hips side to side. It's an art that tells a story of Hawaiians throughout history.

  • @debbrabossier7284
    @debbrabossier7284Ай бұрын

    I love the spiritual aspect of the Hulu as well as the beautiful movements of the male and female body. I love the fact that it's telling a beautiful story with each dance. Thank you for keeping your traditions going. It is very much appreciated by myself and others.❤❤

  • @cheolgimi3982
    @cheolgimi39827 жыл бұрын

    I'm just so glad people are finally recognizing these kinds of things. proud to be hawaiian 🌺

  • @honeyy6187
    @honeyy61874 жыл бұрын

    love & respect .

  • @infinite5795
    @infinite57952 жыл бұрын

    It is same for us Hindus as well, our classical dances can be done by both men and women, even after being atleast 2300 years old. We Indian Hindus still do these dances in temples, marriages, cultural programs or start of seminars for an auspicious start. You should also teach Native Hawaiians this dance and propagate your history. Aloha and Namaste from India.

  • @DaRedeyeJedi808

    @DaRedeyeJedi808

    4 ай бұрын

    Hula was banned for women many years

  • @vintagelady1
    @vintagelady110 ай бұрын

    Such admiration for Hawaians & all indigenous peoples reclaiming their cultures in the face of the eurocentric steamroller that tried (is still trying) to destroy it. And in that effort they are healing the wounds of their people & bringing back their ancient values. Wouldn't it be a fantastic world if everyone respected everyone else's culture, embraced it, & learned from it? Not just races & nationalities, but everyone from a "different" group. I watch & marvel at these hulas, male & female. I wish I knew the stories they are telling.

  • @jamilynsanjose4158
    @jamilynsanjose415816 сағат бұрын

    Good job Kane for keeping hula alive the traditional way!

  • @vance639
    @vance6394 жыл бұрын

    They move their hips so smooth

  • @mosacanite4533
    @mosacanite45334 жыл бұрын

    At 1:23 when he said “when we come to practice we expect to die” I was like “i don’t know bout dat braddah”😳

  • @L7Bizy
    @L7Bizy6 жыл бұрын

    I never had any idea. Thank you for this video!

  • @chasityfelix5054
    @chasityfelix50543 жыл бұрын

    You guys are doing a great job. I appreciate for you guys to keep this legend going. Mahalo nui loa!

  • @amoizz1
    @amoizz14 жыл бұрын

    No one: Me:what can I say except you’re welcome 🎶

  • @amoizz1

    @amoizz1

    4 жыл бұрын

    No offense to anyone 🖐🏻

  • @laurenricard7088
    @laurenricard70887 жыл бұрын

    Damn they're hot O_O

  • @kanniemwasom1888

    @kanniemwasom1888

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lauren Ricard. And you not.

  • @fionaokeefe1906

    @fionaokeefe1906

    5 жыл бұрын

    VERA JOSEPH mean girl!

  • @bewildered6866

    @bewildered6866

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kanniemwasom1888 Ha, Ha Ha ...... jealous much? :)

  • @jrmetmoi

    @jrmetmoi

    4 жыл бұрын

    They're thick and curvy

  • @maixe13

    @maixe13

    4 жыл бұрын

    Notre Aira I mean hey they are good looking to be honest you can’t deny it. Don’t even say that I’m white because I’m not. ;)

  • @MakerandDreamer
    @MakerandDreamer6 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome looking in all your hula glory. It is so inspiring to a people that some of their countrymen continue to keep valuable traditions alive for future generations

  • @bhanani5480
    @bhanani54803 жыл бұрын

    I've been following this group for a long time - they are so amazing ❤

  • @cierakitty
    @cierakitty7 жыл бұрын

    I gotta book an airlines ticket NOW

  • @QuyNguyen-xo2gf
    @QuyNguyen-xo2gf7 жыл бұрын

    Men are beautiful...

  • @Shadow_Wolf73
    @Shadow_Wolf736 жыл бұрын

    Such dedication, love it❤️🙏🏽

  • @auroraborealis7415
    @auroraborealis74156 жыл бұрын

    Such strength and grace and control in their bodies! Excellent dancers!

  • @insidepriscillasworld
    @insidepriscillasworld4 жыл бұрын

    0:15 OMG that's the sexiest I've ever seen a man dancing 💗

  • @bekindandyouwillgofar8717
    @bekindandyouwillgofar87173 жыл бұрын

    At least in some cultures men are allowed to be themselves without fear of being labeled toxic masculinity

  • @kathernandez5165

    @kathernandez5165

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes that is a very big issue now... toxic masculinity is ruining our men... women don’t want girly men... at least I don’t

  • @maximusmenor4224

    @maximusmenor4224

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kathernandez5165 women have been into androgynous, or as you say 'girly', men

  • @brunomars204

    @brunomars204

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maximusmenor4224 - hmmm, don’t know about that.

  • @maximusmenor4224

    @maximusmenor4224

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brunomars204 ye p

  • @midnightcat6116
    @midnightcat61164 жыл бұрын

    When i was a kid, my aunt died while climbing a coconut tree in Kauai 🌴 It’s a very difficult thing to do. Takes a massive amount of strength. Much respect ✊ to you all 🌿🦾💗

  • @obeythefluff07
    @obeythefluff074 жыл бұрын

    This video was amazing! Everything about it was gorgeous.