| Focus | Polynesian |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  Samoa |
| Creator | Tu’umamao Tino Tuiolosega |
| Official website | http://www.limalama.net/ |
| Meaning | Hand of Wisdom |
Limalama is a Polynesian art of self-defense, created and founded by Tu’umamao "Tino" Tuiolosega (1931–2011). Tuiolosega created the word "Limalama" as a portmanteau derived from the Samoan language words lima (hand) and malamalama (understanding). Tuiolosega defined Limalama to mean "knowledge and understanding", and translated it as "hand of wisdom".[1][2]
- ^ LimaLama®
- ^ "Lima Lama". Black Belt Magazine. Active Interest Media. Archived from the original on January 29, 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2013.