Limalama is a Polynesian art of self-defense, created and founded by Tu’umamao "Tino" Tuiolosega (1931–2011).

Tuiolosega defined Limalama to mean "knowledge and understanding", and translated it as "hand of wisdom".

[3][4][5] Limalama is system of self-defense which consists of circular motions and movements with a specific curriculum of techniques and forms.

[1][6] Limalama classifies techniques into thirteen categories:[7][8] Founder Tu'umamao "Tino" Tuiolosega was a member of the Samoan Royal Family, the son of the King of Ofu-Olosega.

He studied Hapkido, Shaolin kung fu, judo, boxing, Hung Ga and other martial arts in his youth, and was trained in traditional Polynesian combat by his father and uncle.