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

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(coming in February 2025) 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... [more]

Free Ping Pong Lessons with a Ranked Player and Coach on Saturday October 19 Posted by Master Dao on Monday, October 14, 2024 Free Ping Pong Lessons with a Professional Player and Coach on Saturday October 19 We have invited a rare talent in Table Tennis a.k.a. Ping Pong to provide FREE coaching for new and beginner students, adults and children! This workshop will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. We hope to generate more interest and passion for Ping Pong in downtown Toronto. Introducing Darren Dua Darren started studying and learning ping pong at the age of 7. He fondly reme... [more]

LearnShaolin v2.1.1 Release Notes - Better Chapter Progress Information Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 LearnShaolin v2.1.1 Release Notes New Features! Better Chapter Progress Information We've updated the Chapter Completion Status to show that it is incomplete if the XP requirement has not been met. The amount of XP needed is also displayed.The Chapter scroll bar has also been stylized to make it easier to see (useful for those who have completed multiple chapters).When you click on an incomplete chapter, you will see more in... [more]

STQI Dazzles at Chinatown Festival on August 17 2024 Posted by Master Dao on Monday, September 09, 2024 Our Shifu, Master Dao, could not be prouder of his instructors and students: "At this hour-long performance, our students brought out their Shaolin Spirit in every routine. Everyone stayed focused, persevered, and strived. The audience had nothing but glowing comments about how amazing our show was and how much we have improved from last year. Congratulations to all of us for this achievement!" - Master Dao The theme for the p... [more]

2023 T3 Fall Term Instructor Assignment Changes Posted by Master Dao on Monday, September 02, 2024 Our instructor team is growing to accommodate the increasing student base! Shaolin Kung Fu Hossein - Main Instructor for Shaolin Adult Kung Fu on Fridays at 6pm to 8pm Shifu Dao - Main Instructor for Shaolin Kids Kung Fu on Saturdays at 10am to 12pm Luka - Main Instructor for Shaolin Adult Kung Fu on Saturdays at 1pm to 3pm Izab - Main Instructor for Shaolin Kids Kung Fu on Saturdays at 3pm to 5pm Raphael - ... [more]