Matthew Plewes is a multidisciplinary business leader, educator, security professional, technology specialist, and martial arts master with a career spanning the United States and Japan. Over decades, he has built and managed organizations across education, security, wellness, technology, manufacturing, logistics, and community services while leading teams, developing programs, and serving diverse international clients.
After spending 22 years in Japan, Matthew returned to the United States and currently works in supply chain operations with a major distribution center while continuing his work in website administration, online ESL education, and martial arts instruction.
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
During his two decades in Japan, Matthew founded, owned, and managed multiple successful organizations, including:
- Owner & Principal, Liberty English Schools
- Owner & Manager, CAPS Security Company
- Owner & Head Teacher, Chuntian Academy of Martial Arts
- Head Minister, Aoi Wedding Chapel
- Owner / Manager, Shizuoka Tiki Restaurant
Through the Plewes Center of Japan, he oversaw a diverse portfolio of businesses and professional services spanning education, security consulting, investigations, martial arts instruction, wellness programs, technology services, cultural projects, and wedding services. He also supported charitable initiatives, including children’s outreach programs in Indonesia.
Matthew’s U.S. career includes leadership roles in manufacturing, production, logistics, and emergency services.
- EMT-A, Ambulance Attendant-in-Charge, and Emergency Dispatcher, Suffolk Rescue Squad
His expertise includes operations management, production planning, personnel supervision, logistics, supply chain processes, customer order fulfillment, loss prevention, and organizational leadership.
Martial Arts & Wellness
An 8th Degree Black Belt training continuously since childhood, with years of training, teaching, and research, Matthew has instructed civilians, security professionals, law enforcement personnel, and military members. His specialties include practical self-defense, traditional martial arts, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and personal development.
Technology, Design & Education
Matthew combines technical and creative expertise in website administration, digital design, online education, media production, and cross-cultural communication. His academic studies have included business management, hotel operations, network security, CAD, industrial engineering technology, security management, and private investigations.
Career Highlights
- Built and managed multiple businesses and educational organizations in Japan over a 22-year period.
- Led operations across education, security, wellness, technology, and consulting sectors.
- Officiated more than 950 weddings in English and Japanese.
- Delivered training and consulting services to organizations across two continents.
- Developed extensive expertise in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain operations, and personnel leadership.
- Dedicated more than four decades to martial arts instruction, research, and community service.
Born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia, Matthew Plewes has built a unique international career defined by leadership, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, education, and service, successfully bridging Eastern and Western cultures through business, training, technology, and community engagement.