Welcome to STQI Toronto!

"Hi! My name is Shi Chang Dao, or simply Master Dao. I am the Chief Instructor of the downtown Toronto school and also run an online school at LearnShaolin.com. I opened the school in the fall of 2011 under the guidance of my Shi Fu, Master Shi Guo Song. He is an authentic Shaolin monk that still practices traditional Shaolin kung fu martial arts, qi gong, and chan."

"Many cultures have a structured lifestyle yet it does not teach us how to be strong physically or mentally from within as we experience life. Healthy means being able to do what you want to now and when you are in your elderly years. I am very grateful to be able to pass on his teachings to help others through martial arts kung fu, tai chi, qi gong, meditation, and philosophy."

"My school aspires to help people of any age, any ethnicity, and any religious background. By joining my school you are making the effort to dedicate time and resources for improving yourself."

- Dao Shi, 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple

Latest News and Blogs

Finding Your Spiritual Path Through the Ego-Self Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, March 04, 2025 ARTICLE SERIES The Principles of Chan-Dao Self Wisdom PERCEPTIONS EMOTIONS SUBCONSCIOUS EGO-SELF The topic of 'Ego-Self' is an important one and is one of the 4 key components of Shaolin Chan-Dao wisdom. Before continuing, we recommend you first study the previous three key components: Perceptions, Emotions, and Subconscious Partner. This ... [more]

2026 China Trip Committee Needs You Posted by Master Dao on Thursday, February 27, 2025 The 2026 STQI China Trip Committee Needs You We are looking forward to going back to China as a school in 2026 October! It has been 6.5 years since we went to China to compete at the Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival. It was a proud moment as 22 Shaolin Team Canada athletes brought back many medals and fond memories. This time we will be even more prepared and organized. We may have well over 100 people (including 50 athletes) travelling with us as our influence has gro... [more]

LearnShaolin v2.2 Release Notes - Gentle Fist Rouquan Added to Shaolin Tai Chi Course Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Shaolin has an ancient and relatively unknown taolu form named Rouquan (Gentle Fist). It was conceived over 500 years ago, dating back to sometime before the year 1500 A.D. This powerful form contains advanced techniques, theories, and ideas that are rarely found in other popular forms of Tai Chi (Taijiquan). It is this very form that Master Dao had learned from his master, Shifu Shi Guo Song, that... [more]

The 2025 T1 Winter Term Begins Posted by Master Dao on Sunday, January 05, 2025 We hope you had a great holiday! It is time to get back into training and we are very excited to get started! tomorrow, Monday, January 6th, 2025 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on Sunday, April 20th, 2025. There is a break week between March 10 and March 16. Register online at www.stqitoronto.com For more information about the... [more]

2024 T3 Fall Term Begins for the Dua Ping Pong School Posted by Master Dao on Sunday, November 17, 2024 Classes have begun a couple weeks after we announced our intent to start ping pong classes. The inaugural adult class for beginners and intermediate students has just begun and we are already in our second week, which runs for a shortened 6-week term. Fitness levels are rising steadily as the beginner students are surprised (and excited!) about the level of conditioning and training in program. Next term starting January, we will ... [more]

Experience 2 Days of Shaolin Warrior Training at the Winter Retreat on December 21-23 2024 Posted by Master Dao on Friday, November 15, 2024 Experience the life of a Shaolin Warrior with Master Dao through Shaolin Martial Zen and the arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, and Zen philosophy! The Shaolin Winter Retreat is a 16-hour, two-day Shaolin training program for adults. It is held on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 9am to 5pm, at the downtown Toronto STQI school at 393 Dundas Street West, secon... [more]

What is New for the 2025 T1 Winter Term Posted by Master Dao on Thursday, November 14, 2024 Shaolin Kung Fu Level 3 Coming this January! The 2024 T3 Fall Term is coming to an end. It is time to strive and make our minds and bodies even stronger! The 2025 T1 Winter Term Begins Monday, January 6th, 2025 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on Sunday, April 20th, 2025. There is a break week between March 10 and March 16.Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! New Classes and Schedule Changes for the 2025 T1 Winter Term ... [more]

Dua Ping Pong School - Adult Classes Begin this Saturday November 9th - Few spots remain Posted by Master Dao on Monday, November 04, 2024 We now have 5 students and are starting ping pong classes for adults, on Saturdays from 5pm to 6:30pm! There are still 3 spots left for anyone interested in joining. We are also still looking for more children so we can start the Thursday 4pm to 5:30pm classes. The 2025 T1 Winter Term will begin the week of January 6th. For more information about the school, your coach, and how the classes... [more]

Join Our New Ping Pong School Starting November 2024 Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Anyone interested in seriously learning table tennis and making proper progress will be interested in joining the school. Those new to Ping Pong, beginners, intermediates, and advanced players are welcome! 2024 T3 Fall Term We would like to begin classes immediately during the week of November 4 to 10. This gives us 6 weeks of classes ending December 15, 2024. We will start this class wi... [more]

Your True Life Partner - The Subconscious Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 ARTICLE SERIES The Principles of Chan-Dao Self Wisdom PERCEPTIONS EMOTIONS SUBCONSCIOUS EGO-SELF The topic of 'Subconscious' is an important one, and is one of the 4 key components of Shaolin Chan-Dao wisdom. Before continuing, we recommend you first study the previous two key components: perceptions and emotions. This article brings clarity to the exi... [more]