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Kapu Kuialua; Kuʻialua; or just Lua; is an ancient Hawaiian martial art based on bone breaking, joint locks, throws, pressure point manipulation, strikes, usage of various weapons, battlefield strategy, open ocean warfare as well as the usage of introduced firearms from the Europeans. The fighting art was referred to as "Kuialua", literally meaning two hits. That name was subsequently given to the god of this martial art. Only those associated with the alii (nobility), such as professional warriors, guardsmen, and members of the royal families, were generally taught Kuialua. During times of warfare, the makaāinana (commoners) were also instructed in the basic movements and functions of the martial art. The old warriors of this art would coat themselves with a thin layer of coconut oil and remove all of their body hair in order to be able slip away and avoid being grappled in battle. The word for Lua masters, ''ʻōlohe'', literally means "hairless". While living on Oʻahu, Kamehameha established three Lua schools (called'' pā kuʻialua'') to help prevent extinction of this art. One was instructed by Hāhākea, another by Nāmakaimi, and another by Nāpuaʻuki and his assistants. This last, probably the most prominent one, taught 24 boys, including Kekūanāʻoa and John Papa ʻĪʻī of Kamehameha's court. == Style specifics == The modern form of this art has been adjusted to suit modern times; however, the traditional spirit of the art remains intact. Weapons used by natives of the Hawaiian Islands may have been focused on primarily in the art at one time, as it is said the fighter who loses his weapons should then resort to the hand-to-hand stylings of Kuialua. Training methods include spear catching, training in the surf, and focus of "mana" or life force. This energy is described much like chi or ki in Chinese or Japanese martial arts. Exercises are used to focus this energy much like the exercise of chi kung.〔''Warriors,'' History Channel program, aired: 21 August 2008〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kapu Kuialua」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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