BE BRAVE. BE CHALLENGED. BE SAMOAN.
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Competitors from around the world will descend on the North Shore of Oahu. But only one will leave as the World Fireknife Champion.
2025 WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
MEN'S DIVISION
Hale Motuapuaka of Wahiawa, Oahu
Champion
Joseph Cadousteau of Papeete, Tahiti
2nd Place
Malakai Don Lavatai of Pago Pago, American Samoa
3rd Place
Coming Soon
WOMEN'S DIVISION
Moeatalagi Schwenke of Sydney, Australia
Champion
Aaliyah Ava of Laie, Oahu
2nd Place
Emillie Elizabeth Lovett of Auckland, New Zealand
3rd Place
Coming Soon
INTERMEDIATE: 12-17
Haukea Moua of Tahiti
Champion
Mamalu Lilo of Ewa Beach, Oahu
2nd Place
Cyson Lanikauila Woodward of Kapa’a, Hawaii
3rd Place
JUNIOR: 6-11
Keanu Tap Toliniu of Seattle, Washington
Champion
Mathias Svenson of Tahiti
2nd Place
Tagaloa Fanene-Martin of Seattle, Washington
3rd Place
2025 WORLD FIREKNIFE COMPETITION
May 7, 2025 - 6:30pm - Junior & Intermediate Competition
May 10, 2025 - 9:00am - We Are Samoa High School Arts Festival
May 13, 2025 - 9:00am - Qualifying Round for Men’s Division
May 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - Preliminary Competition (Top 20) & Women’s Division
May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm - Men's Finals
Fireknife events are subject to change.
TOP 6 MEN'S QUALIFYING COMPETITORS
Kome Feagaimalii Perese – Matautu Tai, Samoa
Joseph Cadousteau – Papeete, Tahiti
Malakai Don Lavatai – Pago Pago, American Samoa
Hale Motuapuaka – Wahiawā, Oʻahu
Mikaele Oloa – Waialua, Oʻahu
Matuni Vaiaoga – Orlando, Florida
TOP 14 MEN'S QUALIFYING COMPETITORS
Mose Lilo, Ewa Beach, Oahu
Lopati Leaso, Long Beach, CA
Hale Motuapuaka, Wahiawa, Oahu
Hayato Murakami, Japan
Mikaele Oloa, Waialua, Oahu
Achiles Tafiti, Laie, Oahu
Malakai Don Lavatai, Pago Pago, Am Samoa
Joseph Cadousteau, Papeete, Tahiti
Kome Perese, Matautu Tai, Samoa
Jako Pupualii, Matautu Uta, Samoa
Heimana Ondicolberry, Papeete, Tahiti
Garret Cheney, Elk Ridge, UT
Brandonlee Lavatai, Pago Pago, American Samoa
Hikitahi Piokoe, Papeete, Tahiti
Tune in tomorrow night for the Women’s and Men’s Championship competition. Join us in person or watch the excitement unfold on our Facebook livestream.
2025 WORLD FIREKNIFE COMPETITION IS HERE!
BE BRAVE. BE CHALLENGED. BE SAMOAN.
WORLD FIREKNIFE COMPETITION
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Competitors from around the world will descend on the North Shore of Oahu. But only one will leave as the World Fireknife Champion.
WE ARE SAMOA
HIGH SCHOOL ARTS FESTIVAL
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Come enjoy this festival celebrating the Samoan culture.
REKINDLE THE FIRE
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Enjoy the recap of the World Fireknife Performances.
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONS
Hale Motu’apuaka
2018, 2021, 2022, 2025
Men’s Division
Tafili Viceson Galea’i
2024
Men’s Division
Moeatalagi Schwenke
2025
Women’s Division
Aliyah Ava Galeai
2024
Women’s Division
TICKET INFORMATION
For more information or to make reservations, call the Polynesian Cultural Center ticket office at (808) 293-3333.
OUR SPONSORS
THE LATE FALEULATAUAITU TIPA GALEAI
TAFITI AIGA
THE LATE SOLOMONA & NAOTALA TAFUA
SAMUTA & SIELA AVEA
THE LATE TAUILILI HENRY S. & SHIRLEY MATAALII
THE LATE LILOMAIAVA & AIAIAGA GALEAI
THE LATE OLO FREDDIE LETULI
