HAMPTON ROADS
SHAOLIN 5 ANIMAL KUNG FU
Carrsville, Virginia, USA.
The teacher, Matt Plewes, is back in his hometown area after more than 2 decades in Asia.
(Website Below)
CAI Kung Fu
Chuntian Academy International (CAI)
Founded in Virginia, USA, in 1984, Chuntian Academy International (CAI) was headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, from 2001–2023. During this period, CAI served students throughout Shizuoka Prefecture and conducted specialized seminars and workshops in Tokyo, Osaka, and other locations across Japan.
Today, CAI’s Japan program is led by Sihing Kotaro Nakamoto, with live online instruction, guidance, and support from Master Matthew Plewes.
Contact: chuntianac@yahoo.com
Practical Martial Arts & Real-World Defense
CAI focuses on practical, real-world self-defense rather than sport competition. Training combines traditional martial arts, close-range Hong Kong kung fu, and modern defensive tactics developed through decades of training, teaching, and professional security experience.
Advanced and specialized training includes:
* Kyusho-jitsu — pressure-point control and applications
* Iaido — traditional Japanese sword drawing
* Hitsujo Heiki — using everyday objects as defensive tools
* Kali Stick Fighting
* Specialized self-defense seminars and workshops
Professional Security Experience
While living in Japan, Matthew Plewes also managed a professional security services business, providing services that included event security, retail loss prevention, CCTV installation and training, personal and asset protection, facility security, and courier services.
Matt’s professional background and certifications have included Private Investigator, EMT, Loss Prevention Management, and Private Security. This experience helped shape CAI’s approach to practical defense by connecting martial arts training with real-world security, prevention, awareness, and protection strategies.
CAI Singapore
CAI also maintains an affiliated branch in Singapore, operated by Sheikh Ally.
The Singapore branch uses a hybrid model combining self-defense training with professional security services. Security personnel receive training in CAI martial arts and defensive methods, helping integrate physical skills, situational awareness, personal protection, and practical security procedures.