DEDICATIONS

    The Te Mana Combat System bears several dedications:

     In the first instance, the system is dedicated to the Founder's son, Mathew Robert Tu. Brook Tu began designing the System as a way of teaching Mathew the 'Tools of the Trade' - i.e. Combat Principles, Skills, Tactics and Training.

    In the second instance, the System is dedicated to the Tu Family of Te Karaka, Puha, Gisborne, New Zealand. Mr Tu is the youngest of five siblings and respectfully defers familial authority over the system to his eldest brother, Wepiha.

    Next, the system is dedicated to Te Aitanga a Maahaki - the founder's own tribe and to his own hapus, at Takipu and Tapuihikitia.

    The Te Mana Combat System is also dedicated to the many teachers who taught and inspired Mr Tu and helped him to come to the understanding he has, of combat craft - including his stepfather, Mr Robert Bailey Dures.


    Finally, the system is dedicated to it's own students - To those people who are the backbone and the life-blood of the style. It is the Founder's hope that these peole will always be aware of his gratitude and affection for the supporters of his work.