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The word patu in the Māori language means to strike, hit, beat, kill or subdue. [1] These types of short-handled clubs were mainly used as a striking weapon. The blow administered with this weapon was …

This was a hand weapon that was used to attack the upper body of an enemy by using a thrusting motion. These weapons were also used to hit the head as a mortal blow to a fallen enemy. You can …

The Pan American Taekwondo Union is the continental governing body for taekwondo in Pan America under the umbrella of World Taekwondo.

The meaning of PATU is a short two-edged Maori weapon of stone, wood, or bone resembling a club and tapering in thickness but expanding in width from the butt and designed to give a crushing rather …

The term patu means to strike, hit or subdue in Maori – in this case the blow administered was a sharp, horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder aimed at the enemy’s temple.

Definition of 'patu' patu in British English (ˈpɑːtuː ) noun Word forms: plural patus a short Māori club, now used ceremonially

The Patu was carried in the warrior's flax belt and was often a treasured heirloom, passed from generation to generation - usually only chiefs of high standing possessing them.

A Patu was a traditional club used by Maori and, in modern times, is a strong cultural symbol and would be considered Taonga (Treasure). These were first used in the 17th and 18th centuries and were …

These examples of Patu or Hand Club are made of native New Zealand Totara wood. They both have elaborate surface decoration. Such clubs were used by the Maori warrior in hand-to-hand fighting …