Traditional Māori Game - Manu Tī
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Description
Traditionally played where opponents tried to snatch Raukura (feathers) out of each others hair (top knots) or from the Tipare (headband).
Source: http://www.r2r.org.nz/games-activities-maori-youth/manu-ti.html
Improve reflexes, spatial awareness, reading an opponents movements and body language, peripheral vision. A great way to warm up, whakawhanaungatanga, have a laugh, and generally encourage participation and engagement.
Resources
Raukura (Feather) or strip of paper
Tipare (headband) - optional.
Instructions
Two players stand opposite each other with feet shoulder width apart.
Place feather or strip of paper in headband, or strip of paper in mouth.
Start the game and, without moving your feet, snatch the feather out of other players headband (or mouth) without touching their head.
For demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUHeBhrR9U
Tags
- Little Prep
- Maori
- New zealand
- Traditional game
Badge Links
- World - Foreign game