Lima lama (hands of wisdoms) originated on the South Pacific island of Samoa. The art began by mixing the traditional movements of Polynesian dancers with the battle-proven tactics of the fiercest warriors. In 1964 lima lama founder Tino Tiuolosega introduced the art to California. One of the most famous lima lama experts in the United States is Hawaiian native Ted Tabura, who continues to spread the Polynesian art throughout the world.

Lima lama focuses on warrior traditions (specifically dance), shifting and swaying tactics to off-balance ones opponent, wrestling (including holds and takedowns), boxing and street fighting, pressure points, knife fighting, trapping, kicks, and stick fighting.


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