Body Balance Academy Martial Arts Programs
151 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
About
Body Balance Academy Martial Arts Programs offers training in Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Xing Yi, Bagua, Taoist Meditation, Ba Gua (Eight Trigram Palm), Xing I Chuan, and Kickboxing. The program also connects to a retreat center in Costa Rica that includes Body Balance Academy's martial arts instruction along with surfing.
• Schedule: Ba Gua and Xing I Chuan classes meet on Mondays from 4pm–5pm, and Kickboxing classes meet on Wednesdays from 4pm–5pm.
The program’s stated mission is “Preserving the Ancient Arts for Lifelong Health In a Modern World.” It carries the traditional lineage of Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Xing Yi, Bagua, and Taoist Meditation. Ba Gua is described as a circular practice that incorporates internal and external aspects of martial arts and is noted for its cosmological influence relating to the ancient I-Ching trigrams and the interaction between Yin and Yang. Xing I Chuan is described as the bridge between internal and external arts, focusing on harmonizing the mind intent with each movement and benefiting joints and muscles through rhythmic movement and attention to alignment and energy circulation, and it is known as “the simplest form to learn and the most difficult to master.” The Kickboxing class uses up tempo music and focuses on fitness, fun, and self defense, and is described as benefiting cardio, flexibility, and strength training while burning calories, offering stress relief through physical exertion and endorphin release, and serving as both an introduction to martial arts and cross training for existing practitioners. The program highlights Kung Fu virtues of Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Humility, and Wisdom. A sister non-profit helps to provide scholarships so that these ancient arts are available for everyone. The retreat center in Costa Rica offers luxury or economy accommodations, time to enjoy the natural environment of Costa Rica, and access to martial arts instruction and surfing.
Last updated March 6, 2026.
• Schedule: Ba Gua and Xing I Chuan classes meet on Mondays from 4pm–5pm, and Kickboxing classes meet on Wednesdays from 4pm–5pm.
The program’s stated mission is “Preserving the Ancient Arts for Lifelong Health In a Modern World.” It carries the traditional lineage of Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Xing Yi, Bagua, and Taoist Meditation. Ba Gua is described as a circular practice that incorporates internal and external aspects of martial arts and is noted for its cosmological influence relating to the ancient I-Ching trigrams and the interaction between Yin and Yang. Xing I Chuan is described as the bridge between internal and external arts, focusing on harmonizing the mind intent with each movement and benefiting joints and muscles through rhythmic movement and attention to alignment and energy circulation, and it is known as “the simplest form to learn and the most difficult to master.” The Kickboxing class uses up tempo music and focuses on fitness, fun, and self defense, and is described as benefiting cardio, flexibility, and strength training while burning calories, offering stress relief through physical exertion and endorphin release, and serving as both an introduction to martial arts and cross training for existing practitioners. The program highlights Kung Fu virtues of Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Humility, and Wisdom. A sister non-profit helps to provide scholarships so that these ancient arts are available for everyone. The retreat center in Costa Rica offers luxury or economy accommodations, time to enjoy the natural environment of Costa Rica, and access to martial arts instruction and surfing.
Last updated March 6, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.