It involves scary faces, lots of thigh-slapping and loud chanting. But there is so much history behind the war dance. The Academy's giving you the chance to learn the words to the traditional haka ...

Haka is the generic name for all Maori dance ... There are many interpretations of these words and “tangata puhuruhuru” may be a reference to the hairy man (Te Wharerangi), but Ngati Toa oral ...

But there is so much history behind the war dance - so we thought we'd give you a chance to find out what it's all about. The Academy's giving you the chance to learn the words to the traditional haka ...