HAKA ALL BLACKS CHANT: Rugby fans can master the basic tactical guidelines and history behind the rugby haka dance moves.

The New Zealand rugby haka is the most feared pre-match dance ritual.

There are no official laws of the New Zealand haka dance in a documented rule book. But the All Black chant contains several steps and moves that unique in sport.

Hence, we try to please all rugby union fans by providing you with the basic tactics and history. Check out these guidelines behind the most frightening, yet respected, rugby chant and dance moves.

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The All Blacks Rugby Dance and Haka Chant

The terrifying energy and awe of the rugby chant is instantly recognized. But where do the all black haka dance moves originate from?

In fact, they originate from the traditional warlike and fearsome-looking rituals of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand.

Players mix up violent foot-stamping with chest beating and rhythmic body slapping motions. But, their impressive performance takes place on the pitch – not the battlefield.

The all blacks chant and shout out angrily and loudly. They stick out their tongues with an exaggerated protruding gesture to intimidate their opponents. It is a celebration and symbol of tribal pride, individual strength, and unity.

Rugby union all black haka dance rugby ritual and ancestral war cry challenge is made most famous in the All Blacks dance. But several other national teams also perform a similar ceremony before international matches.

A Kiwi leadership group decides which version to perform the night before the game. They base their final choice on how the team feels and who their opponents will be.

The team reserves the scary ‘throat-slitting version’ for special occasions. Yet, the most recognized and least controversial is the version called Ka Mate Ka Mate.

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The All Blacks Haka Chant – English Guide

• Let me become one with the land
• This is our land that rumbles
• And it’s my time! It’s my moment!
• This defines us as the All Blacks
• It’s my time! It’s my moment!
• Our dominance
• Our supremacy will triumph
• And we will be placed on high
• Silver fern!
• All Blacks!
• Silver fern!
• All Blacks!

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History of the Haka: New Zealand Rugby Dance

Is there another international sporting team with such a famed and hair-raising pre-match ritual? Nothing compares to the power and terror of the All Blacks Haka dance moves.

The traditional Ka mate, Ka mate was first performed by the Kiwis at the beginning of an international rugby fixture in 1888. The All Black rugby dance uses the modern Kapa o Pango composition most often for physical and mental preparation of the battle ahead.

It is a common misconception that only males perform the haka rules. Somewhat surprisingly, anyone can conduct haka performances. This is regardless of age or sex and there even exists a women-only haka.

Most New Zealanders can recite ‘Ka Mate, Ka Mate’ better than their national anthem. Kapa haka rules get taught consistently in schools.

Budding young rugby stars will invariably practice the awe-inspiring war dance to perfection. They often do so opposite a mirror in keen anticipation of a future call up to the All Blacks.

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The All Black Haka Chant – Tactical Version

• Starting position
  • Slap the hands against the thighs
  • Puff out the chest
  • Bend the knees
  • Let the hip follow
• Stomp the feet as hard as you can
• It is death! It is death!

• It is life! It is life!
• This is the fierce powerful man
• Who caused the sun to shine again for me
• Up the ladder, Up the ladder
• Up to the top
• The sun shines
• Rise

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