Kapu Kuialua

Art

Overview

Ancient Hawaiian martial art featuring bone breaking, joint locks, throws, and strikes. Historically reserved for the warrior class (koa). Nearly lost after Western contact; now being actively revived.

Country of Origin

United States (Hawaii)

Founded

— Ancient era

Also known as

LuaKuialuaHawaiian Lua

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

6/10

History & Origin

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Bone-breaking joint locksOil-covered grappling

Core Technique Classes

Bone breakingJoint locksThrowsPressure point strikesWeapon techniques

Sub-Types

hawaiian martial arttraditional

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

very high/10

Sources & References

[1] Kaihewalu, Solomon & Walker, Jerry. Lua: Art of the Hawaiian Warrior. 1993. — link

Geography & Status

Status

Active

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