The haka comes from the Maori and became known worldwide through the All Blacks, who use it to show strength and unity. You learn it in three layers: the movements, the voice and the facial expression, because only together do they carry the message. The instructors are New Zealanders, so you hear straight away what the words mean and where they come from.
The start feels awkward. Shouting at full volume with colleagues around you takes a moment, and that is where the group crosses a line. As the movements fall into place, the sound turns into a single block and the energy climbs. The closing piece is a complete haka, loud and without hesitation, carried by everyone in the room.
