diff --git a/packages/entity/traits/physical.js b/packages/entity/traits/physical.js
index c3eb1e5..6458424 100644
--- a/packages/entity/traits/physical.js
+++ b/packages/entity/traits/physical.js
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ export class Physical extends decorate(Trait) {
   }
 
   removeFromWorld() {
-    if (this._world) {
+    if (this._world && this._body) {
       this._world.removeBody(this._body);
     }
     this._body = undefined;