Blue Heron Healing Arts

North American Tang Shou Tao Association

Blue Heron Healing Arts is a member of the North American Tang Shou Tao Association. All teachers and students of Xingyiquan and Baguazhang are required to retain an active membership.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA) is the preservation, research, and dissemination of the traditional Chinese martial and medical arts. The traditional Chinese internal martial arts that NATSTA focuses on include xingyiquan, baguazhang, taijiquan, and liuhebafa (water boxing). Traditional Chinese Medicine practiced and researched by NATSTA includes all aspects of tuina, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qigong, and dietary medicine. NATSTA’s focus on research, preservation, and dissemination of these arts ensures their viability for future generations.

Benefits of Membership:

• Access to traditional Chinese internal martial arts training in baguazhang and xingyiquan.
• Annual Conference (July-August)
• Association News Letter (published twice a year)
• New Year Retreat (February)
• Official NATSTA T-Shirt
• Most importantly your dues help to support the research, preservation, and promotion of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts.