Carrsville Kung Fu Club
Chuntian Academy International — Real-World Self-Defense • Fitness • Longevity
Chuntian Academy was founded in Suffolk, Virginia, in 1988, growing from a small club into a commercial martial arts school during the 1990s. In 2001, founder Matt Plewes moved to Asia to continue studying and teaching. Chuntian Academy International (CAI) was based in Shizuoka, Japan, from 2001–2023, with classes, seminars, and workshops throughout Japan and a Singapore branch established in 2012. In August 2023, Matt returned home to Virginia and continues the academy through Carrsville Kung Fu Club.
Kung Fu for Every Age
🐯 Tiny Tigers • Ages 4–5
Balance, coordination, motor skills, and confidence through fun, age-appropriate activities.
🐲 Li’l Dragons • Ages 6–7
Basic Kung Fu, focus, discipline, patience, coordination, and simple movement sequences.
🥋 Kids Kung Fu • Ages 8–12
Kung Fu, practical self-defense, forms, fitness, discipline, and progressive rank advancement.
👊 Juniors & Adults • Ages 13+
Traditional Kung Fu and practical self-defense with training adapted to individual ability and goals.
☯️ Adults & Seniors • No Upper Age Limit
Improve balance, flexibility, fitness, mobility, confidence, and practical skills. Training can be modified for age and physical limitations.
Real-World Self-Defense
CAI emphasizes natural body mechanics, reflexive responses, and simple, efficient techniques that don’t depend heavily on size or strength. Training develops skills to prevent, avoid, and escape dangerous situations; protect yourself and others; control aggressive individuals; respond to multiple attackers; and make better decisions under stress.
Realistic scenario training incorporates situations involving streets, vehicles, homes, public places, and other everyday environments.
Specialized Short Programs (Adults)
B.E.A.R.® — Basic Escapes and Run
Escape grabs, chokes, holds, and common attacks. Escape and get to safety.
R.A.T.T.® — Rapid Attack Techniques & Tactics
Fast defensive responses drawing from Jeet Kune Do concepts, pressure points, and Chin’na.
S.A.C.T.® — Seize & Control Techniques
Chin’na-based joint locks, control, takedowns, restraint, and neutralization skills, with applications relevant to security and law enforcement.
R.A.W.® — Readily Available Weapons
Explore lawful emergency self-protection concepts using ordinary objects such as pens, umbrellas, canes, chairs, and other readily available items.
Learn the complete system or choose a specialized short program. Train several times a week or once a month. We adapt training to your fitness level, limitations, goals, and schedule.
NOW ENROLLING
New Kung Fu, self-defense, health, and fitness programs are being introduced.
Carrsville Kung Fu Club • Chuntian Academy International
📧 matt@plewescenter.com
☎️ 757-751-7578
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