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The Art of War

11m

Meet the Māori fighters of MMA: Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Jay-Jay Harding, & Hakaraia Wilson.

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho

Series details.

Credits

Alex Bradshaw & Tara Durrant
Co-Directors & Co-Producers

Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Hakaraia Wilson, and Jay Jay Wilson are all world-class fighters who use the art of mixed martial arts to face their personal wars.

This series uncovers how they've found a way to heal their wounds, carve out strong identities, and find purpose in their paths through fighting.

Produced by

Fire Fire

Produced for

Combat TV

Made with the support of

Partner Logo for Te Mangai Paho for use on dark background

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