Why do the All Blacks preform the Haka? When they do it they seem really aggitated and focused?

The ''Ka Mate'' haka generally opens with a set of five preparatory instructions shouted by the leader, before the whole team joins in:

''Ka Mate'' Leader: Ringa pakia! Slap the hands against the thighs!
Uma tiraha! Puff out the chest!
Turi whatia! Bend the knees!
Hope whai ake! Let the hip follow!
Waewae takahia kia kino! Stamp the feet as hard as u can!

Leader: Ka mate, ka mate 'Tis death, 'tis death (or: l die)
Team: Ka ora 'Tis life, 'tis life (or: l live)
Leader: Ka mate, ka mate 'Tis death, 'tis death
Team: Ka ora 'Tis life, 'tis life
All: Tēnei te tangata pūhuruhuru This hairy man
Nāna nei l tiki mai whakawhiti te rā .who brought the sun & caused it to shine
Ā hupane, ka upane A step upward, another step upward
Ā hupane, ka upane A step upward, another step upward
Whiti te rā, hī! The sun shines!

to show there power full and to try and intimidate the opponent.

i think anyway

It is to show strength and to show thta they are not afraid of anything. Also to scare the S%$t out of their opponents.

To scare the shit out of the opposition. l must admit l love seeing them do it. It does it for me.

its part of there culture that is all

l have no idea.

it is an important part of their culture, one that has been around for centuries, it is the battle cry for the rugby team, it helps them focuse their energy and intimidate their opposition

It is a group hug, tis all.

l do not know. They are missing their sheep.

It is meant to be Baa, baa, baaadd!!!

It is a battle cry and dance. Lot of tribe, like polinesian, act almost the same before starting a battle 'cause it gives power and union against the enemy that has to be frigthened whit cryes and grimace. if u want to learn more search something 'bout anthropological studies in the Pacific Ocean!

It was a traditional dance performed as a challenge to their opponents & as such has become a tradition for the South Sea Island rugby playing nations. They line up in front of the opposition & perform the dance therefore issuing a challenge to combat (or in this instance play rugby).

An excellent tradition that makes great viewing, l do not think it intimidates the opposition in the way it used too, it probably galvanises them.

Could l just take this opportunity to remind some of the New Zealand fans that they r not the only nation to perform a Haka prior to the start of a game. So when the AB fans drivel on about other nations not being able to take it (Trish O). You must remember that the Welsh farce with the Haka was political & nothing to do with the players.
From my conversations with players they love being on the opposing side & facing a Haka (from whichever South Sea nation). It fires them up as much as the ones doing it & is one of the great sights & traditions of the modern game.
But please NZ remember u r not the only nation to perform one & u should show some respect by acknowledging this in some of ur .

They get really agitated and focused because some teams do not pay them enough weeeespect.


This is also why wales made them do it in the toilets.

The haka is a traditional Māori dance.

The Haka, is not just done by the rugby team before a match! It is performed by others for various reasons: for amusement, as a hearty welcome to distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements or occasions.

As well as chanting, cries & grunts the different parts of the body represent many instruments. The hands, arms, legs, feet, voice, eyes, tongue & the body as a whole combine to express courage, annoyance, joy or other feelings relevant to the purpose of the occasion.

Haka r sometimes popularly thought of solely as war dances, but individual haka have different purposes, not all related to war.
Therefore, not all related to rugby!

Nonenzeder u r the personification of ignorance. The dribble u come up with is not only culturally offensive but laughable. The Welsh r obviously not only intimidated by the power of All Black rugby but cannot handle a traditional cultural challenge that has always been part of All Blacks games. Get over it Woofta!!!!!!!

Meaning of the Haka
To most people, the haka is a war dance. This is understandable as many have seen the haka performed as a pre-battle challenge to their opposition.

But the word ''haka'' simply means a dance, or a song accompanied by dance. While they r the correct terms to associate with the haka, they do not do justice to the life force, the actions, words, rhythm, themes, meaning, style or history that r the haka.

While there r many variations between the types of war dance the common feature is that they r all performed with weapons.

In pre-European & early contact times, the haka was used as a part of the formal process when two parties came together.

Succinctly put, there was a challenge from the tangata whenua or tribe from that area, followed by a response from the manuhiri or visiting party.

The encounter concluded with a tangata whenua performing a haka peruperu. The visitors would then respond with their own haka. Following speeches by both parties, they each moved together to hongi, the traditional greeting of pressing noses.

The elaborate form of the traditional challenge is not often seen these days. It is largely reserved for special occasions such as visits by senior dignitaries. However, the principles that underpin the traditional rituals r still retained in a modern form.

How the Haka is used today

New Zealanders have grown accustomed to the use of the Haka by sporting teams. They thrill to the spectacle of the All Blacks forming ranks prior to kick off.

The modern All Blacks perform the Haka with passion & pride. They have reclaimed the dignity & mystique attached to this traditional art form & in the process, increased its recognition as an icon of New Zealand.

The Haka has come to symbolise the power of the All Blacks & their status in the world of rugby. The team leaves an impression of invincibility & ruthlessness. That impression is in no small part due to the potency with which the All Blacks perform the haka.

In this global village, the haka is a truly unique symbol of New Zealand identity. For it to endure as an icon, New Zealanders increasingly recognise that the haka must be treated with respect & hope that other cultures will do the same.

For further information on the haka go to
http://tourism.net.nz/new-zealand/ab.

Because it is as good as the national anthem to it! They seem really agitated and focused because 1. They want to intimidate their opponents 2. they could make a fool of themself on tv and that would mean almost a national boycott because rugby is such a big sport over in New Zealand 3. It has symbolized rugby in New Zealand for years and you would look like an awful dope if u messed up!haha!

it can be used as many things the 'haka' is a dance, in sport it is issued as a challenge which they expect to be accepted by the opposition.
when it was done for the queen it was as a greeting to her maj.