Community Update: Free & Premium Membership Tiers

Hi everyone,

For those of you I haven’t formally introduced myself to yet, my name is Joshua, and I’m the co-founder and a support team of The Grove.

We've built this community around structured, practical training—focused on real skill development, consistent practice, and long-term growth. Our goal is to create a space where people can train seriously, ask questions openly, and develop these arts with clarity and intention.

As we continue to grow, it’s important that the structure evolves with it. The changes we’re sharing below are part of that next step—creating a clearer path for more intentional and customized training while keeping the community strong and sustainable.

Here’s an update on what’s coming next in The Grove:

On February 23, The Grove community will officially transition to a two-tier structure. This change will take full effect, and we want to clearly explain what that means and how things will work moving forward.

The purpose of this shift is to create a sustainable structure that supports deeper training while still keeping the community accessible.

👉 Free Tier: The free tier is not going away. It will continue to provide:

Access to the Kung Fu Basics Course
Access to the community board and discussions
Ongoing updates and announcements

This tier allows you to stay connected to The Grove, continue practicing foundational material. It is ideal for those who want to ease into the journey. You’ll still have access to core principles and community discussion, so you can ask questions, refine your basics, and maintain steady progress. When you’re ready to take your training deeper, the next step will be clearly available.

👉 Premium Tier $70 (Full Training Experience): Unlocks the complete Grove curriculum and live training environment.

Full Course Access

All structured Kung Fu courses

Beijing Shuai Jiao Course Includes:

Solo warm-ups
Waist drills
Leg movements and footwork
Solo technique development
Basic partner training structure
Technical breakdowns
Application theory

Baguazhang Course Includes:

Traditional Liang and Cheng style curriculum
Warm-ups and movement methodology
Upper and lower body development
Circle walking
Flowing sets
Basic and advanced palm changes
Weapons material
Practical applications

Live Weekly Training (Core of Our Program):

Two 1-hour live training sessions each week
Structured curriculum that builds week to week
Live feedback & corrections
Guided warm-ups
Focused technical material
Demonstrations and breakdowns
Application discussion
Full access to live session replays

This tier is designed for those who want to see measurable progress in their training. It’s for individuals who want to develop skills that come from refining mechanics and strengthening their foundation with clear guidance and corrections from Sonny. With weekly live sessions, a progressive curriculum, and ongoing feedback, you won’t just be collecting information—you’ll be building real skills step by step.

This tier will help you stay accountable through consistent, structured practice.

👉 Annual Tier $420 : Full access at 50% off the total yearly cost.

Lock in your training, remove interruptions, and focus on steady progression. This is the most cost-effective way to stay committed, consistent, and fully immersed in your development.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me,

@Kirby Mannon

@Jayda Jeon

inside the community. We’re happy to help you gain clarity.

We appreciate every one of you who has chosen to be part of this journey.

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