Heron Beecham, Words by Shonagh Marshall. Heron Beecham, born 1967, has spent his life dedicated to the meditative internal martial arts of the Far East. His work and research spans over thirty five years in six different countries: Britain, the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan where he currently resides. Shonagh Marshall, writer & journalist NYC, was keen to hear his story and to share his incredible journey.