Haka dance by New Zealand July 22, 2009

The New Zealand Black Sox have a tradition that they continue prior to each one of their games. Although this is a part of the Maori culture dating back to the late-1800s, the "haka" has become a ritual that fans from all nations look forward to seeing before the defending champs' games. Although intense and perhaps intimidating in its appearance, this demonstration is a challenge; a respectful invitation for the opponent to go to battle with them. This footage was shot just before their game against Mexico at the International Softball Federation's XII Men's World Championship (fast pitch) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada).

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Sports

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• softball
• fastpitch
• world
• championship
• ISF
• haka
• kiwi
• New
• Zealand
• maori

[llamingo]

does the NZ chess team does this as well?

[taufiqsyauqi]

i very like haka dance.. give us brave... keep it on new zealand team

[gusto1978]

too bad they LOST! lol

[reynosaponcho]

asi fueran para jugar

[zycronical]

Good to see brad rona staring them out =]

[naythnz]

Come on Maori tv, we need to see the black sox 2009 world championship challenge!

[buzycuzy]

AWESOME haka!great way to lay down a challenge!Mean Maori Mean!

[irocksask1]

I went and watched New Zealand play Denmark, and seeing this live was worth the drive. But I think the stand off at the end was a little much. No need to try and intimdate your opponent like that. They already showed them respect by standing there while they did the Haka

[MileyRayLuver]

lol i went there is was so much fun, but they lost!!! :( i amost cried!! lol Brad Rona is so sexy !!! he is number 15. they also do this cheer before every game> lov new zealand te

am!!!!!

[MsMaori5]

He tino aroha kia koutou haka me hakinakina. Kia mou tou wehi, kia mou tou mana, kia mou tou kaha katoa. Ma Te atua kia koutou, E manaki, E tiaki hoki mai te whenua o Aotearoa.

Amene ( Lush & Softball Whanau)