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Michelle Manu is a Hawai’ian Lua combat expert and teacher (Kumu), metaphysician, and empowerment teacher. She started martial arts at 9 years old, earning her 10th Degree Black Belt through her 22 years of intense training with ‘Olohe, Solomon Kaihewalu (1935-2019). Michelle has also been given the designation of Knight Commander by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I for her work in promoting, protecting, and preserving the Lua. She was inducted into the 2016 Martial Arts History Museum’s Hall of Fame for changing the history of martial arts.

Kumu Manu is the founder of KA KOA, meaning The Warriors. KA KOA is a cultural system comprised of the Hawai’ian Lua: (1) Ku’ialua (origin) through Kumu Lucia Tarallo, Kaihewalu Lua lineage through Solomon Kaihewalu, Charles Kenn lineage through ‘Olohe Jerry Walker, David Nuuhiwa lineage through ‘Olohe Bruce Kealani; (2) the Metaphysical (energetic); and (3) Wellness (physical) which includes teachings by Kumu Dane Silva of Lokahi Lomilomi & Lapa'au. KA 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.

Kumu Manu is also the founder of the Butterfly Effect, a worldwide program for non-martial individuals. The Butterfly Effect is a women’s empowerment program that mixes metaphysics, wellness, and self-defense. This program is taught to the every day girl and woman: young ladies of elementary age, Girl Scouts, college sororities, women experiencing homelessness, and women through corporate wellness programs.

In 2019, Kumu Manu authored an art photography book Mea Kaua O Solomon Kaihewalu (The Weaponry of Solomon Kaihewalu).

Michelle also appears in media projects that promote the Lua and women’s empowerment. More info may be found at: www.michellemanu.com, www.ka-koa.com, www.butterflyeffect-transform.com.