The Haka is an intense, ancient, foot-stamping, body-slapping war dance, traditionally used by the Maori, and on Wednesday Prince Harry performed it with a group of 30 soldiers from the New Zealand army.
The Prince committed to the display, winning over the hearts of his army hosts and their families, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Harry was schooled on the Haka privately for 20 minutes before performing it in front of the cameras at Linton Military Camp -- it's also thought he was given a video of the war dance a week ahead to prepare.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Brett Pene said it was a humbling experience to have Harry perform the Haka with the soldiers, and said the royal did "really well," according to the Manawatu Standard. He finished his visit to the base playing a game of touch rugby.
Rugby fans will be familiar with the Haka from New Zealand's national rugby team the All Blacks' spirited and fearsome performances before games. This particular Haka, which is the one that's most widely known, was composed by Maori tribe Ngati Toa's warrior chief Te Rauparaha in the early 1800s.
Prince Harry is visiting many parts of New Zealand after a month-long tour with the Australian Defense Force. He is due to leave the British army next month after serving for 10 years and undertaking two tours of duty in Afghanistan.