Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 6, 1 June 2003 — Lua workshop [ARTICLE]

Lua workshop

A one-day lua workshop will be taught by Olohe Lua Solomon Kaihewalu. Born and raised in Hawai'i, Solomon has many martial arts schools on the West Coast of the United States and in Mexico. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 'Ānuenue Elementary in the back of Palolo Valley. Almost lost to the cultural and political changes that overtook Hawai'i, lua is the ancient Hawaiian martial art of joint dislocation and bone breaking. Shrouded in mystery and perpetuated most often through families, the work of Solomon Kaihewalu and a few others have ensured that lua will survive into the next century. Anyone interested in attending the workshop should eall or e-mail Kumu Lua Ramsay Taum for more information and registration (3945557, luahalau@hawaii.rr.com). No previous martial arts experience is necessary but is recommended. Participants must be 16 years old or older. There are special group and family rates and a discount for early registration. Full-day workshop $50 ($40 for early registration). Halfday workshop $30 ($25 for early registration). Spectator rate $10.