Lua
Hawaiian Martial
Arts
Art, Science, Philosophy
Aloha & Ho’ihi
These are partner values. Aloha conveys our attitude towards fellow human beings through our display of hospitality and respect embodied in our acceptance of others and the kindness we afford them.
Ho’ohiki & Hilina’i
One should have a commitment to something/anything. If you say you are going to do something, then you do it. Hold true to your promises. This will instill trust which is the confidence that someone will follow through on what they’ve said. These partner values are reciprocal since if you follow through on your pledges you gain trust and if you trust and support you encourage commitment.
Lokahi & Laulima & Kukakuka
These partner values define the unity of being together on the “same page”. To work together in harmony and constructively towards reaching a common goal. This teamwork creates a synergy that helps form a strong bond between the participants which in turn fosters a stronger unity in the group by putting everyone on the “same page” mentally.
Ha’aha’a
No display of arrogance or condescension towards others. Understanding that there is higher force than our own and conducting ourselves in a humble manner. One must have self confidence but know when to and to whom to demonstrate that confidence.
Kuleana & Malama
It is your responsibility to take care of your business professionally and personally by choosing to do the “right” thing, in the “right” manner, at the “right” time and to care enough about your responsibilities and those involved that you continue to follow through on it.
Alaka’i & Kina’ole
Leadership is displayed in the courage and commitment in always striving to become and be a good leader. Having the vision to look ahead to see where we need to go and helping everyone to see that vision so we can achieve it together. Put forth your best effort at all times in a constant and never ending effort to improve yourself striving to reach flawlessness.
Olakino
One should strive to reach the goal of being of sound mind, body and spirit. To possess the understanding and motivation to make choices and employ behaviors that supports a high quality of life.
Kupa’a
Unconditional support of the organization promoted by the fair treatment of all involved. This loyalty is a two way street from top to bottom and bottom to top.
Ho’omana
Everything starts from here as we understand that there is a larger spiritual presence that oversees us. We need to have trust that our ancestors and their ancestors before them will guide us through our lives successfully.
Ike Pono
We should continually strive to reach this higher understanding of life through an integration of our intellect and our intuition.
Kupono
Know what you’re doing and how you’re doing it so you can be fair and just in your relationships. Always strive to take the just and decent path in all your dealings and decisions.
Commitment
To complete a task or project no matter how big or small, whether we want to or not, if we’ve agreed to do it. When we are committed as a group for a common goal we are truly strong and united.
The 12 main colleges
Ho’oikaika Kino: Physical Education
Training received in body development, endurance practices, such as, breathing exercises gymnastics, tumbling, calisthenics, weight lifting, medicine ball (pohaku Ikaika)
La’au Lapa’au: Medicine and Therapy
Training received in identification of medicinal plants and minerals, various healing skills, diagnosis, lomilomi, physical therapy, identification of various ailments and administration of proper treatment and setting bones. La’au Kahea
Kūpele: Nutrition
Diet, proper types and quantities of food. Proper combinations of herbs and herb juices taken as tonics and body builders. Proper juices to eliminate inherited and acquired bodily taint. Drinking of spring water and water of coconut. La’au Kūpele. Blood
Iwi Kino: Anatomy
Study of structure of skeletal system, nervous system. La’au haha. The twelve vital spots on the body, their location. Location of important nerve centers. Chart outlined on sand with pebbles to mark important vital spots and nerve centers.
Mahi’ai: Agriculture
Mahi’ai, farming. Ku’ula, Ho’oulu ai. Best farming methods for different kinds of crops. Fertilization of soil. Crop rotation, weather and climate, rainfall
La’au: Botany
Expert knowledge re: trees, herbs and their uses. Traditional uses. Proper classification most important.
Lawai’a or He Iʻa: Fishing
Various methods of fishing, skills in canoe building, net, spear, luhe’e, baskets, auhuhu, fish hooks, Ku’ula for fish. Ho’oulu ia, Ko’a
Ha’a or ʻAiha’a: Dancing
The hula, aids in breaking body and causing pliancy, limbering muscles. Skill in chanting and chant composition, paha, important. Proper propitiation of deity