Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior
For centuries, Hawaiian warriors practiced the martial art of lua under a veil of secrecy. They were as expert, renowned, and revered as the military special forces of today. With the changing times, the number of those extensively trained in lua declined and it became a lost art. By the late 1980s, few knew that a unique Hawaiian martial art still existed.
Now for the first time ever, Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior offers an introduction to the history, philosophy, techniques, weapons, and current training practices of the Hawaiian fighting art. This book is an essential resource for martial arts practitioners, as well as students of Hawaiian history and culture.
Richard Paglinawan is a descendent of Kapule, a warrior priest from Kohala, Hawaii who served in the army of Kalaniopuu and Kamehameha.
Mitchell Eli has over forty years of experience in various martial arts. He is also knowledgeable in lomilomi and other Hawaiian healing arts. Mitchell is a descendent of the Pi'ilani line of Maui chiefs.
Moses Kalauokalani is a descendent of David Kalauokalani who initiated a petition in protest of the overthrow and annexation of Hawaii.
Jerry Walker has been training in various martial art forms since 1961. He is an educator, genealogist, historian, and writer. Jerry's genealogy can be traced to the island of Hawaii through Keawe and two of his wives.
$29.95 isbn 978-1-58178-058-1 hardcover, 10.25 x 9.25, 176 pp.Available at Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica (phone 808-848-4158, email at shop@bishopmuseum.org) and other fine bookstores throughout the islands.
Tags: Bishop Museum Press, culture, History, lua, martial arts, olohe, tradition, weapons
