How Strong Are The Polynesians? | Stone Lifting, Wrestling, Climbing | Strength Unknown - Hawaii

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @MartinsLicis
    @MartinsLicis  Год назад +33

    Thank you Factor_ for sponsoring this video! Use code MARTINS50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3QH1DSH!
    Happy Holidays everyone!

    • @square7935
      @square7935 Год назад

      W bag L sponsor tho just look at the criticism factor gets

    • @D9Wx
      @D9Wx Год назад

      Romarks D1ck was on full display during stonelift

    • @BlkLiteTiger-ne7ol
      @BlkLiteTiger-ne7ol 10 месяцев назад

      I found a web article once that said the boxer Floyd Mayweather will NEVER eat food that has been microwaved. Of course, he has a personal chef who makes all his meals fresh.
      The point is, that some believe that microwaving food destroys all the nutritional value that may have been there, so you're literally eating "dead" food.

  • @Quehuevohtengo
    @Quehuevohtengo Год назад +237

    It continues to surprise me how stone is the link that unites man around the world between unconnected populations. An inert element and at the same time so linked to life.
    Hawaiians are a very strong race, both women and men. They have an admirable constitution.
    As always, greetings from Basque lands.

    • @baddestgamerr
      @baddestgamerr Год назад +20

      Not just stone but also wrestling. So many cultures have their own form of wrestling.

    • @Quehuevohtengo
      @Quehuevohtengo Год назад +6

      @@baddestgamerr
      No, in Basque culture we do not have any type of wrestling. However, stone lifting and other types of rural sports, yes.

    • @salj.5459
      @salj.5459 Год назад +5

      @@QuehuevohtengoMore cultures have wrestling than stonelifting

    • @grimkaripa0830
      @grimkaripa0830 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@salj.5459 lifting stones were exercises for some wrestlers to have strong grip

    • @salj.5459
      @salj.5459 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@grimkaripa0830 Yes of course, but less cultures have stonelifting as its own competitive sport compared to wrestling. Also, back in the day I'm sure many wrestlers got the strength they needed just from doing general labor

  • @herb2078
    @herb2078 Год назад +39

    You should do a episode on Fiji/Tonga/Samoa about their rugby culture those boys epitomise our sport and are some of the very best

    • @dirkdiggler8794
      @dirkdiggler8794 Год назад +5

      Those 3 islands total populations may be a million? But they produce some of the best athletes in rugby. Kids of Samoan n Tongan decent in America have a 60 percent higher chance to make the NFL compared to other races.

    • @herb2078
      @herb2078 Год назад

      @@dirkdiggler8794 genetically they are perfect for contact sports like rugby and NFL. Very gifted athletes for sure

    • @herb2078
      @herb2078 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@dirkdiggler8794 amazing isn’t it, certain small genetic pools produce incredible athletes! Tonga, Samoa and Fiji like you said with rugby and NFL then the likes of Iceland with just straight power/strength athletes. Interesting stuff

  • @moragodofthunder
    @moragodofthunder Год назад +136

    I'm Hawaiian and Japanese and I have to tell you guys that I really appreciate how much respect you have shown to my cultures and I love through tales of strength you have highlighted some of the most badass parts of both. 🙏💪

    • @Matt-jc2ml
      @Matt-jc2ml Год назад +3

      You nerfed your genetics bro. Japanese are like 5ft tall and Polynesians are like 7. Should've mixed Polynesian with Icelandic or Senegal or something

    • @Leitosssssss
      @Leitosssssss Год назад +8

      ​@@Matt-jc2ml I don't think people make kids to experiment with genetics 😂 But height is only one parameter, it helps with some things, it does not with some others. It would all be up to the person what they want to be and to do, if the height helps or hinders.

    • @Matt-jc2ml
      @Matt-jc2ml Год назад

      @@Leitosssssss Hawaiian and Senegalese could be hw champion of the world. Nobody is taking his lunch money

    • @williamlevy6964
      @williamlevy6964 11 месяцев назад

      @@Matt-jc2ml Senegalese wrestlers are definitely top tier. lol. We should see a senegal vs Japan vs Hawaii wrestling match.

    • @ihebbendebba2978
      @ihebbendebba2978 10 месяцев назад

      @@Leitosssssss IT IS THE VERY REASON WHY WE HAVE DEFORMED LOOKING INCELS TODAY WHO CANT SCORE. IF only people gave a second critical thought in what comes in choosing their partner we wouldn't have such a high percentage of lonely men rejected from society. Anyone who actually makes it out of the pond I hope they read my comment to not make their parent's mistake.
      tldr : incels are the product of men thinking with their penises

  • @CyberChunk77
    @CyberChunk77 Год назад +152

    YES! Good to see you fellas back at it! Big thanks to Romark for all he does. Production, camera work, research etc. Unsung hero.
    Edit: I posted this comment before I watched the video and saw Romark just be totally fucking awesome for 20 mins. So, gents, we getting a show out of this or what? There's a weird strengthy Bordain shaped hole for people who give a shit and want to talk to people. Food was his vehicle, strength can be yours. Really it's about meeting people and talking and sharing. You guys get that.

    • @romarkweiss1795
      @romarkweiss1795 Год назад +32

      Thank you for the kind words my friend. I tried my best!

    • @KING_PHILLIP
      @KING_PHILLIP Год назад +3

      Yes yes a million times yes!! Bourdain paved the road and many other amazing content creators are now driving it❤

    • @CyberChunk77
      @CyberChunk77 Год назад +4

      @@romarkweiss1795 Dude, you crushed it as always. But it was extra fun seeing you just making it all work. So much kudos (no shade to Martins btw :P )

    • @aLime404
      @aLime404 Год назад +9

      Romark is quickly transitioning from unsung hero to sung hero, and he goddamn deserves it.

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  Год назад +22

      It’s in the works!

  • @AstroNope1
    @AstroNope1 Год назад +50

    Production value of this show far exceeds that of what gets produced on TV now! I'm happy to see more personalities developed! Romark popping off!!

  • @staygreenponyboy
    @staygreenponyboy Год назад +34

    You are doing good work, Martins.

  • @Tookieslam
    @Tookieslam Год назад +12

    Hope you visit Samoa one day! Would be cool to see you visit the Olympic lifting team!

  • @chavisvictoria2520
    @chavisvictoria2520 Год назад +5

    I think this is one of the best narrated shows ever. You have a future with that as well

    • @Blobbyo25
      @Blobbyo25 Год назад

      Martins isn't the most poetic man that's ever lived, but his passion and respect are second to none. The man adores and respects the heck out of every people and culture.
      That's what makes this series so good!

  • @Beautiful_Sound_1995
    @Beautiful_Sound_1995 Год назад +7

    Man. I love Hawaii and Polynesia so much. Such beautiful places. I love places where everyone contributes to maintaining the natural environment.

  • @FLUFFYHAWAIIAN747
    @FLUFFYHAWAIIAN747 Год назад +10

    Thank you so much for the showcase of the unknown strength of my people! 🤙
    As my Kupuna kane always told me
    "ikaika e like me na mauna a me ka hoomaha ole e like me na ale"
    "Be as strong as the mountains and restless as the waves"

  • @chuckplaysgames
    @chuckplaysgames Год назад +9

    Martins and Romark, Both of you never cease to amaze me not just in your feats of strength and determination, which are otherworldly on their own, but in your ceaseless ability to be amazing ambassadors of not only strength and sport, but of humanity. You relate to people of all nationalities with an openness and peace that I think really exemplifies the best attributes of us all. In almost every video in this series, I reluctantly find myself moved to tears by people from every corner of the planet setting and achieving goals of strength and watching the triumph and elation on their face. It makes me strive for my own sense of accomplishment and stokes my desire to achieve something for myself. Thank you so very much for your tireless dedication. I truly hope the right people see this and enable you to make these episodes longer and even more immersive.

  • @fox13z400
    @fox13z400 9 месяцев назад +3

    No follow up video to the Arnolds?

  • @anthonys.1152
    @anthonys.1152 Год назад +8

    This strength series have been an absolute banger. Beautiful footage, filled with culture and knowledge. Thats A+ content, guys 💪 🙏

  • @Vili1005
    @Vili1005 Год назад +4

    Brother, I never thought you would ever come to the Islands and show the world our games. Thank you and all the best in the future 🤙🤙

  • @robertkelly6963
    @robertkelly6963 Год назад +1

    great journalism with no like pandering or spectacle. this is good work and deserves more subs

  • @chrisweidner4768
    @chrisweidner4768 Год назад +1

    Thank you for bringing a glimpse of, indeed, “this remarkable place.” I’m not from there. However, I consider Hawaii my true home. Whenever I can, I’m there. It’s been 2 years. A month from tomorrow, I’ll be there. Bliss. Soul, mind and heart cleansing. Be kind. Always.

  • @nealesmith1873
    @nealesmith1873 Год назад +5

    Martins is a world class narrator! Great video!

  • @danielallenby3823
    @danielallenby3823 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @nomorefatdaddy4834
    @nomorefatdaddy4834 Год назад +1

    This series is fantastic!!! You've become the Anthony Bourdain of the strength world. Can't wait for a new episode.

  • @OmgWtfTsuji
    @OmgWtfTsuji Год назад +4

    If you wanna see a really heavy ass stone, come to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii and try to flip the Naha Stone.

  • @bennyc409
    @bennyc409 Год назад +6

    As usual, production values that would make a major producer jealous. You bois are bloody incredible. Martins and Romark just constantly killing it!

  • @cosmicbilly
    @cosmicbilly Год назад +3

    Love Martins, Romark and the team!
    You guys are absolutely killing it!
    This content could easily be on the history channel or Netflix.
    I can't come up with enough words to explain how awesome this channel is.
    Great work Martins, Romark and the team!
    You all knock it out of the park every single time.
    Just banger after banger.

  • @TexasSean
    @TexasSean Год назад +2

    This is absolutely the best and most underrated series on the whole internet.

  • @MrMhtmht
    @MrMhtmht Год назад +4

    The best thing about these ancient strength sports is that most people who still do them are purely natural. As a European it is so annoying to see EVERYBODY is at least on trt and other roids these days. Love to see other strong pure naturals who deadlift 300kg and honour the culture of their forebears

  • @meandillar69
    @meandillar69 Год назад +3

    As a Kiwi it was great to hear some reo maori on this channel. Loving this Strength Unknown series!

    • @lueyR
      @lueyR 11 месяцев назад

      On a global scale.. noone cares about dead languages

  • @Adam-ow4ur
    @Adam-ow4ur Год назад +8

    Keep up the great content Martins 💪

  • @emp100k
    @emp100k Год назад +49

    The Pacific islanders are strong, many of the world's strongest powerlifters, strongmen, weightlifters, rugby players, throwers and sumo wrestlers hail from these tiny island nations.
    Also nice to catch glimpses of world record holding powerlifters Stacia Cambra competing in the woman's events.

    • @elafzal5866
      @elafzal5866 Год назад +6

      I don't think that is true. Yes they are defnitely one of the strongest people on the planet, just naturally strong but unfornately they are under represented in sports like powerlifting, olympic lifting, strongmen. They usually seem to go for rugby. Name 1 known pacific islander in the top 10 or even 20 strongman, powerlifting, or olympic lifting. As for sumo and throwing, i am not familiar with that.

    • @mulletdude9833
      @mulletdude9833 Год назад +10

      ​@@elafzal5866 Eddie Williams, Rongo Keane, Jezza Uepa, Odell Manuel

    • @emp100k
      @emp100k Год назад

      Just to name a few there are many more: Tsiode Febrose, Karlina Tongatea, Bessie O'brian, Bradina Anae, Dina Hakeai, Jewel Tasi, Natalie Laalaai, Derek Boyer, and of course in Sumo from Haiwii and American Samoa 2 Yokozuna and 1 Ozeki (1st and second higest ranks). Konishki, Musashimaru and Akibono.@@mulletdude9833

    • @Micheldied
      @Micheldied Год назад +2

      ​@@elafzal5866I think what he's saying is that there are proportionately a lot of strong athletes from these areas for how few of them are in sports, which I believe is true.

    • @grimreality451
      @grimreality451 Год назад +1

      @@elafzal5866 Last year, Isaac Silva of Hawaii competed in the Sub Master Division at the WABDL Championships, taking home the State, National and World title for this division for the official Raw bench press. Being a fan of University of Hawaii Football, one of my idols as a kid was Joe Onosai who went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys and would later qualify for the World's Strongest Man competition four times and reached the finals twice in 1994 (7th place) and 1995 (9th place). Onosai has official USPF drug tested bests of 843.2 pound squat, 711 pound deadlift and a 628 pound bench. As far as female competitors, in 2022, Hawaiian Bradina Anae set the all-time drug tested female record for the squat, bench-press and deadlift. Closer to home, a friend of the family who recently passed away, Francis Silva, who was born in Western Samoa and raised in Hawaii, had official USPF drug tested bests of 804.7 pound squat, 655.8 pound deadlift and 579 pound bench-press. Not bad for a tiny state like Hawaii, where this video was filmed.

  • @anantakhatri1444
    @anantakhatri1444 Год назад +4

    Love this channel!

  • @Pickle_Panther
    @Pickle_Panther 2 месяца назад

    Very cool video! One of my favorite parts was his sustainable farm! I love strength but I also love sustainable farming and agriculture practices. Very cool to see

  • @RedGhoulAnimation
    @RedGhoulAnimation 4 месяца назад

    Lot of islanders at my school, and they’re all great people. Super nice, helpful, funny and they’re the backbone of our football team. Great vid!

  • @isaacvale918
    @isaacvale918 Год назад +1

    I love delves into culture like this. Testing ourselves and pushing ourselves to new heights is truly the most human thing.

  • @software_pirate
    @software_pirate Год назад +5

    Yes! I just sat down with dinner and saw you posted this. Great content Martins and crew, thanks for making it! :)

  • @dylanj.28
    @dylanj.28 Год назад +2

    These are so powerful showing off lost traditions of lifting is so cool keep it up. Just amazing.

  • @SnowmansApartment
    @SnowmansApartment Год назад +3

    more than anything i love how these videos give us a glimpse into different cultures around the globe.
    Hawaiian culture looks so rich and different to what i‘m familiar with.
    Also, i love this kind of content where different team members are in different locations :)

  • @comeheathens
    @comeheathens Год назад +2

    Thanks for visiting, boss. Come back anytime. CHEEEEE HOOOOOOOO

  • @goukhanakul
    @goukhanakul Год назад +1

    Love the content guys! As being part japanese and kanaka maoli, tahitian and maori these last few episodes have hit home for me.

  • @kingmidas285
    @kingmidas285 5 месяцев назад

    Stumbled on this channel, and I’ll say keep doing what you’re doing bro, this is some great stuff

  • @HOMAKiNGh7k
    @HOMAKiNGh7k Месяц назад

    Whoever is in charge of your channel is doing an excellent job.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @viriden23
    @viriden23 11 месяцев назад

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Strength Unknown series! Go deeper into these cultures please They are all awesome!

  • @prestonshirley9864
    @prestonshirley9864 Год назад +1

    That was really AWESOME! I really want to try the stone to shoulder!

  • @AMLay1234
    @AMLay1234 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for being such an interesting athlete. It is inevitable fans want to get to know you outside of your strongman performances. Unlike some other competitors, I have no regrets clicking your content.

  • @3finnian
    @3finnian Год назад +1

    This was filmed and made on the whole really well. Thank you!

  • @because_the_internet
    @because_the_internet Год назад +1

    I bet the after-party for this event would have been beautiful. I can just imagine the banquet laid out, the voices of many nations joined in harmony, the dancing and laughter. Good stuff.

  • @godzillaenthusiast9687
    @godzillaenthusiast9687 Год назад +21

    Wow I wasn't expecting more strength unknown lol, sick

  • @strezimirdukovski9118
    @strezimirdukovski9118 Год назад +1

    This must be on Discovery or on the History chanel. The content quality, the narration and even the voice of Martins are amazing

  • @kizzmitten1
    @kizzmitten1 Год назад +1

    Amazing. You guys just keep getting better at these productions! Good luck at The Arnolds Martins!

  • @D34DPO0L
    @D34DPO0L Год назад

    More than anything I want to see Martins getting involved and trying all these things!

  • @LuisHerrera-nx1lc
    @LuisHerrera-nx1lc Год назад +3

    dude these rule, you got me into a big sumo rabbit hole after the two japan episodes! Keep it up

  • @Bodytribechip
    @Bodytribechip Год назад

    Hey... Jack and Stacia at 12:57? Fifty Barbell represent!
    Romark, good to see you on the home turf of my youth.

  • @andraskoszeghy2345
    @andraskoszeghy2345 Год назад

    Thats it! My day has been made seeing a new strength unknown episode!!! hats off, all have been great !

  • @cubworld
    @cubworld 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome! I suggested this on another video you did so I’m stoked to see it covered! Right on and thanks for covering it in the epic way you guys have been doing 🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
    @user-mu5ny1ks6t Год назад +1

    You do some majestic content. The beauty of these people are breathtaking.

  • @awesomeasyou
    @awesomeasyou 11 месяцев назад

    Unreal. What a beauty episode. Their culture and community is beautiful

  • @Mr77ethan77
    @Mr77ethan77 8 месяцев назад

    These videos are brilliant. Please continue to produce them.

  • @jreilly2213
    @jreilly2213 Год назад +1

    Such a beautiful episode. Thank your martins, romark, the whole crew, as well as alll of those willing to share their culture so openly

  • @rageagainstmyhairline5574
    @rageagainstmyhairline5574 10 месяцев назад

    I just wanted to say your documentaries are wonderful. You choose such interesting subjects and the camerawork and presentation is exemplary.
    Well done. I honestly can’t think of anyone doing better stuff on the site at the moment. Please keep up the amazing work ❤️

  • @yboriginal01
    @yboriginal01 Год назад +1

    That looks like such an incredible experience!

  • @leveluplars
    @leveluplars 10 месяцев назад

    The production Value of this series is out of this world. It desearves 50x the Views! Please keep on doing these, the are a mile Stone for Strenght and fitness culture

  • @TheCCBoi
    @TheCCBoi Год назад +1

    Great video - It would be cool if you headed to west Africa and trained in Laamb Wrestling.

  • @midlane757
    @midlane757 Год назад

    Just found your channel, this Strength Unknown content is amazing and so well produced, narrated, edited, and educational.
    Very different from other Strongman content I've seen before.
    Love it!

  • @christopherschubert5787
    @christopherschubert5787 Год назад

    Y’all have something special here, thank you for your hard work.

  • @RHIMYM
    @RHIMYM 10 месяцев назад

    The best part is the Joey's agriculture! Feels good to see other people trying to live in harmony with our given abundent surroundings !

  • @waylander73uk18
    @waylander73uk18 Год назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed all of this series, great work fellas.

  • @Alienspecies635
    @Alienspecies635 Год назад

    I get so pumped when I see a new episode of this series pop-up specially as I’m walking into my house with my food about to sit down in front of the TV friggen right doggy!!!!

  • @nicolakibble
    @nicolakibble Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤ another great video - I loved this ❤❤❤
    Please keep them coming!

  • @El-Chad
    @El-Chad Год назад +1

    Ooh yeahhh fellas another job well done. This is el Chad approved.

  • @liminal79
    @liminal79 Год назад +9

    tis amazing how many cultures around teh world have a 'stone to shoulder' feat of strength contest.As always, thanks for sharing your beautiful stories!

  • @derekdreier1549
    @derekdreier1549 Год назад +1

    A Romark episode! So much fun to watch!

  • @gentinthewild
    @gentinthewild 10 месяцев назад

    This channel fulfills a need I didn't know I have.

  • @andrewjudd9001
    @andrewjudd9001 Год назад +3

    That tree climbing is unbelievable!

  • @RejectHumanityReturn2Monke
    @RejectHumanityReturn2Monke Год назад +2

    Big cheers to Romark!!

  • @jimbobaggins6833
    @jimbobaggins6833 Год назад +1

    So, when is this getting released on Netflix? Top quality content

  • @MuhammadAhmedMuddie
    @MuhammadAhmedMuddie Год назад

    I'm so excited to meet you guys and welcome you when you arrive at the Islamabad airport!
    Looking forward to spending some quality time with you and catching up on all the adventures we'll have in the future.

  • @dragonak5741
    @dragonak5741 Год назад

    fantastic Martin! huge fan of this.. we need this type of docu series for sure. My only request would be that if possible could you use a Gyro stabilizing mount (please...) cause the handheld has to much movement and it kinda makes you dizzy.. Thats all, please continue to take us in the world of strength in a way that only you could! Thank you so much to the entire team..Huge fan.

  • @paulvalpreda1217
    @paulvalpreda1217 Год назад

    Awesome events! I love how old traditions are being kept alive. Martins, keep 'em coming! I'm looking forward to the next one.

  • @I_Am_Bael
    @I_Am_Bael Год назад +1

    That is some really awesome culture rich games. Damn good to see this awesome content you two are sharing with the rest of us.

  • @markstafford3227
    @markstafford3227 Год назад

    What a great video thank you all involved in the making of this event and video yet another spotlight on traditional strength games 🇦🇺🙏🏻🎅🏼

  • @denzyno
    @denzyno Год назад

    Wow beautiful video! I just wish martin's voice in the beginning had a little bit more low end EQ to make it even more powerful.

  • @falknuts2120
    @falknuts2120 Год назад

    Thank you Martins and Romark for another amazing video in this remarkable series you guys have put together! Can’t wait for the next video!! ❤️ ☮️

  • @aaronyork3995
    @aaronyork3995 10 месяцев назад +1

    Appreciate as a Native American person thank you

  • @Diablo-jt4tv
    @Diablo-jt4tv Год назад +1

    Jauks video, paldies Mārtiņ.

  • @chrism45
    @chrism45 Год назад

    What an amazing video. I've never even heard of this competition. Great job Romark that was some incredible footage and editing.

  • @LatimusChadimus
    @LatimusChadimus Год назад +2

    This is gonna be so good!

  • @huansitoaguilar9405
    @huansitoaguilar9405 11 месяцев назад

    Very moving , Respect .

  • @jannek5757
    @jannek5757 Год назад

    Very well done as always, thanks!! This really relaxes after 12h work day :)

  • @DSRE535
    @DSRE535 Год назад

    I see this channel hitting a few million subscribers before long, it’s discovery level quality, seriously good job you guys!

  • @twosticksburning
    @twosticksburning 11 месяцев назад

    Dude this intro is sooooo goooood!!!

  • @ford1911s
    @ford1911s 10 месяцев назад

    Strength unknown is so good! It's like something you would see on the Discovery channel or something.

  • @kkaapana
    @kkaapana Год назад

    Love the video Romark and Martins! Glad you got to witness and embrace some of our culture. Very respectful 🙏🏽 🤙🏾 Aloha

  • @Enigma..
    @Enigma.. Год назад

    This strength series is amazing 🙌🏻, love seeing all the different cultures of nations, both in feats strength, community, spirituality etc.. Also some badass strong women in this vid which is always awesome to see, keep up the great content man 🤙🏻

  • @briankear8661
    @briankear8661 Год назад

    I love this series. Keep up the great work team!

  • @emmaelonen_coach
    @emmaelonen_coach Год назад

    A thing of beauty 💜 Thank you again for a great episode 🤩

  • @theblueyedhat
    @theblueyedhat Месяц назад

    Ahhhhh...Stomping grounds make my heart swell!🌊 Aloha
    ❤💪🌅

  • @alaskastrong
    @alaskastrong Год назад

    What a great video. Thank you! I'd love to try my hand lifting their stones.

  • @jabroniapexclips5421
    @jabroniapexclips5421 Год назад +1

    Fantastic video! The lighting seems darker than usual tho, kinda straining to watch with my bad eyes

  • @michaels.2331
    @michaels.2331 Год назад +1

    Can we see the video where they climb back down from the tree?

  • @MajorAddiction
    @MajorAddiction Год назад

    Nice Romark episode!

  • @pricerowland
    @pricerowland Год назад +1

    The quality of the show keeps increasing notably

  • @ReneHippo
    @ReneHippo Год назад

    Absolutely love these videos!!