We offer Chinese Martial Arts instruction in the form of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong.
Preserving the Ancient Arts for Lifelong Health in a Modern World
Body Balance Academy is located in the solar powered, historic Union Building.
Practice in a spacious studio with floating bamboo floors, vaulted ceilings, a skylight and floor to ceiling windows.
World Tai Chi Day 2024
Body Balance Academy, Saturday, April 27th,10AM -12PM
For 25 years, millions of people in over 80 nations have participated in this event with a vision to transcend geopolitical borders for the sake of global health.
Join us for a free Tai Chi Class at 10 AM taught by Shih Fu Eileen Hancock followed by a Kung Fu performance at 11 AM
Body Balance Academy carries the traditional lineage of the ancient arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Ba Gua and Taoist meditation.
Our programs can help everyone achieve the benefits of lifelong health, regardless of age or fitness level.
IMMERSION
Our retreat center in Costa Rica offers luxury or economy accommodations, plenty of time to enjoy the incredible natural environment of Costa Rica, and BBA's quality martial arts instruction. Plus, surfing!
Next Immersion: August 1st-8th, 2024
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COVID -19
Body Balance Academy’s primary focus is to support health and well-being. We continue to shift our C-19 policies to keep students, instructors and the health care system as healthy as possible during pandemic times.
What’s Happening…
“Tai Chi May Slow Parkinson's Symptoms for Years, Study Finds.”
BBC News, October 25th, 2023.
Photo by Val Camp
“Using Mind-Body Practices To Deal With COVID-19 Stresses.”
Body Balance Academy is featured on Capital Public Radio (May 6, 2020).
“Tai Chi Better at Reducing High BP than Aerobic Exercise, Study Finds.”
News Atlas, February 11th, 2024
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