The taiaha is a wooden weapon, usually between 5-6 ft in length.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference

My ancestors were skill warriors, trained at the arts of taiaha, patu and many other arts.    From Wordnik.com.  [TUMAI] Reference

The Maori guy completely shattered the beef spines with his big taiaha - a five-foot battle club.    From Wordnik.com.  [May 2009] Reference

The New Zealand Army now incorporates the image of a taiaha into its official badge.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference

Mau rakau is the martial art that teaches the use of the taiaha and other Māori weapons in combat.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference

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Among modern Māori the taiaha is one of many cultural items which are used to introduce youngsters in school to some of the traditional ways.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference

As with other martial arts styles, students of the taiaha spends years mastering the skills of timing, balance and co-ordination necessary to wield the weapon effectively.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference

Tradition says that when a visiting party approached a Māori pā (homestead/village) they would be challenged by a warrior with a taiaha to see if they were friend or foe.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to 3D TVs new battleground for plasma, LCD display makers] Reference