NĀ KOA is a cultural system comprised of different lineages of the Hawai’ian Lua, Metaphysical Science, and Wellness which seeks to assist individuals in becoming as our ancient warriors once were, attaining balance and harmony with all living things – most importantly, with ourselves
NĀ KOA Honors Four Lineages of the Lua
Contained Within the NĀ KOA System:
NĀ KOA is a cultural system comprised of different lineages of the Hawai’ian Lua, Metaphysical Science, and Wellness which seeks to assist individuals in becoming as our ancient warriors once were, attaining balance and harmony with all living things – most importantly, with ourselves
NĀ KOA A Modern Approach To An Ancient Art
NĀ KOA is built on the foundation of ‘Ōlohe Solomon Kaihewalu’s Lua. Invaluable contributors and mentors to the NĀ KOA system are ‘Ōlohe Jerry Walker (Charles Kenn lineage), ‘Ōlohe Bruce Kealani (David Nuuhiwa lineage), and Kumu-Scholar Lucia Tarallo.
NĀ KOA honors the life’s work of Eric Burlingame, of Radical Resolution and Inception Publishing, with the metaphysical science contained within its system. It contains working and cooperating with quantum energy and scientifically proven levels of Truth.
NĀ KOA honors Kumu Dane Silva, of Lokahi Lomilomi and Lokahi Lapa’au, with physical wellness contained within its system. It contains physical healing manipulation and herbology.
NĀ KOA also shares Ha’a (warrior hula) and accurate history of the People’s roles in the Maoli (now Hawai’ian) pre-contact way of existence.
NĀ KOA’s focus is to breed lifelong whole individuals while training up future generational leaders to perpetuate and protect the integrity of the sacred information.
THE AWAKENING/TRAINING
Our Leadership
Michelle Manu, J.D., B.Msc
Kumu Po’okela | NĀ KOA
Kumu Lua & 10th Degree Black Belt | Lua Halau O Kaihewalu
Doctor of Metaphysical Science (MscD) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (12/2020)
Kumu Michelle Manu
Kumu Manu is a lifelong athlete, martial artist, and professional Polynesian dancer and choreographer. Michelle, a relentless advocate, instructor, and author of women’s self-awareness, offense, and defense.
Kahu Heather is our Kahuna Pule (Priestess)
Kahu provides global metaphysical/spiritual support and guidance to the Nā Koa, Pā Lua O Manu, Kumu Manu, Kia’i, and all Koa.
She serves as a Kumu Kokua (Assistant Instructor) and works closely with Kumu Manu and the Kia’i, as requested.
Kahu may be reached: Email
Kia’i Ikaika is our Kia’i O Ka Puka (Guardian of the Gate). West Coast & South Pacific
Kia’i jointly oversees matters of security, serves as Kumu Kokua A’o (Assistant Instructor and Mentor), investigates and enforces the Kuleana E Kapu O Haumāna (Student Responsibilities and Rules), and supports Kumu with global and specific operations of the West Coast (west of the Rockies) & South Pacific regions, as requested.
Kia’i Ikaika may be reached at: Email
Kia’i Rachelle is our Kia’i O Ka Puka (Guardian of the Gate), East Coast & Europe
Kia’i jointly oversees matters of security, serves as Kumu Kokua A’o (Assistant Instructor and Mentor), investigates and enforces the Kuleana E Kapu O Haumāna (Student Responsibilities and Rules), and supports Kumu with global and specific operations of the East Coast (east of the Rockies) & European regions, as requested.
Kia’i Rachelle may be reached: Email
THE AWAKENING/TRAINING
NĀ KOA is a cultural warrior system comprised of the Hawai’ian Lua, Metaphysical Science, and Wellness. The women’s only division is known as NĀ KOA WĀHINE. The men’s only division is known as NĀ KOA KĀNE. Together, we are known as NĀ KOA.
TRAINING – ONSITE AND ONLINE
Regular in-person training takes place in Southern California: Orange County (Costa Mesa) and Los Angeles County (Chatsworth).
Remote study is possible through NĀ KOA’s online classroom.
The Na Koa Philosophy
NĀ KOA is a system that seeks to provide a path to wholeness through warrior training. NĀ KOA leadership present, speak, and teach on areas of warrior training as separate topics. NĀ KOA provides education on:
- Physical Training (Lua and Hula)
- Wellness and Fitness (Body)
- Non-Physical Aspects of the Metaphysical Matters (Mind and Spirit).
Training Locations Onsite/Online
NĀ KOA’s regular in-person training takes place in Southern California, in Orange County (Costa Mesa) and Los Angeles County (Chatsworth).
Remote study is possible through NĀ KOA’s online platform.
At this time, Kumu Manu usually makes one international trip a year.