Our Chronology

Chronology

1968-1980?: Man-o-War Karate and Chinese Combat (Cheeks School)

1984-1988: Cheeks-Plewes Martial Arts Club ( Virginia,U.S.A.)

1985-1987: Chuntian Martial Arts Club ( Virginia,U.S.A.)

1987-1998: Chuntian Academy of Martial Arts ( Virginia,U.S.A.)

1998-2003: Chuntian Academy of Martial Arts and Oriental Studies ( U.S.A. and Japan)

2001-Present: Chuntian Academy International. (C.A.I.) (Japan, U.S.A., U.K.)

2005- Shortened name to ; Chuntian Academy International ( C.A.I.)

2006- Implemented Several new programs and services. Security, Investigations, Travel Services, Website and more....

2007 Chuntian Academy Martial Arts Federation (C.A.M.A.F.) Formed for standard and organizational control to maintain excellence, yet keeping school autonomy.

2008 C.A.I. Real World Solutions ( Realizing the need for cross cultural knowledge and understanding in conjunction with superior self-defense concepts). Main Headquarters and Offices (Shizuoka, Japan)

2008- Honorary Promotion to 8th Rank, based upon 3rd generational promotion of 1st Rank students Karl Emerson and Sheik Azmir Ally.

2008- Founded Chuntian Academy International Community Clubs

Matt Plewes's History

(Dates and Titles)

1976-1982 Shorin-ji Seikukan Karate

1982-1984 Explored Multiple Schools and Styles.

1984-1988 Under Rank Student Chinese Kung fu

1985-1988 Assistant Instructor (Under Rank)

1988-1990 Instructor (1st-3rd Rank)

1990-1992 Teacher (3rd-5th Rank)

2001 Master Teacher (6th Rank )

2004 Assoc. Master (7th Rank )

2005 Featured on Japan's S.B.S. T.V. Show "Colors"

2008 Senior Associate Master (8th Rank) Honorary, April 2008.

2010 I.I.M.A.A. Hall Of Fame Member