Downtown Toronto's Premier Shaolin Arts School

Welcome to Downtown Toronto's Authentic Shaolin Martial Zen School for Kids, Adults, and Seniors

Shaolin Kung Fu • Tai Chi • Qigong • Meditation

Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute offers traditional Shaolin classes for kung fu, tai chi, qigong, and meditation for kids, adults, and seniors. It is backed by Master Dao's authentic Shaolin lineage that goes back over 1,500 years. Our spacious 5,000 sq ft school in the Chinatown area can run three classes simultaneously, making it an ideal space for families to train at the same time. We have been serving the Toronto area since 2011. Classes start at $100 per month with a trial class option for $20.

You must persevere to train your mind and body every day in a way to build and balance your qi energy. Strive, prosper, and be at peace.

~ Master Dao

Learn About Our Classes for Children, Adults, and Seniors

Children
3 to 17 Years

Adults
18+ Years

Seniors
55+ Years

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Andrew C.

Under Master Dao's leadership, the Downtown STQI School uniquely positions itself as an authentic Shaolin school for North Americans. The philosophy and exercises come straight from Shaolin's 1500-year tradition in Dengfeng, China. But the lessons are communicated in clear English with an appreciation for Canada's values and culture. As a result, the Downtown STQI School is a place where people ca... [MORE]

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While there's no substitute for attending classes physically at the school, this website provides the next best thing. I just tried the full class today and, believe me, it's as intense of a home workout as you can get. The best part is that you get instructional videos of Master Dao performing each of the moves. It's a reference I would frequently use to touch up my techniques. Highly recommended... [MORE]

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Volunteers Needed for Our Shaolin Team Canada Seniors Health Drive Project

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2026

Volunteer and Paid Positions Needed for Our Shaolin Team Canada Seniors Health Drive ProjectDear Students,We are looking for volunteers and paid positions to help with a new program to make Shaolin Tai Chi, Qigong, and Stretch therapy affordable and accessible to seniors.This new program will offer these Shaolin classes during the weekdays from 1pm to 4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Compensation is up to $30 per hour, and you may also volunteer or partially volunteer.If you would like t... [more]

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Our New Referral System Gives You Free Unlimited Classes with Just 3 Referrals

Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2026

Starting with the 2026 T2 Summer Term, we are pleased to offer a generous referral benefit to our students! By referring students, you benefit as follows: One referral = 25% off next term Two referrals = 50% off next term Three referrals = 100% off next term (i.e. unlimited classes) How to find your referral code? You will find it a... [more]

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New Low-Impact Adult Shaolin Kung Fu Classes Starts Next Week

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Who says you can't start at 40 or later and still achieve a high level of ability in martial arts?We are excited to announce our new Low-Impact Adult Shaolin Kung Fu Classes designed by Master Dao. It features traditional martial exercises with 'knee care' exercises. They are still the same tough Shaolin kung fu classes, but easy on the knees! We have two classes designed to be taken back-to-back: Low-Impact Foundation Class (1 hour) - warm up, stretching, 'knee ... [more]

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Claim Your Free STQI Bamboo Cotton T-Shirt for Early Bird Registration

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2026

REGISTER AND PAY BY APRIL 30, 2026 MIDNIGHT TO GET A FREE STQI BAMBOO COTTON T-SHIRT! We are giving away an STQI Bamboo Cotton T-Shirt (white) to students who register for the 2026 T2 Summer Term with at least 14 Shaolin tokens and pay in full by April 30, 2026. You must also be able to pick it up in person. This greatly helps our administration so it's a win-win for everyone! If you have already registered or registered a whole year of tokens, then you already qualify (see ... [more]

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A Brief History of Shaolin Toronto Spring Festival 2026 Performance

Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2026

We performed for a large crowd at the main outdoor stage at the Toronto Spring Festival in February 2026. Our students practiced diligently for two months to bring you this short 7-minute performance!... [more]

What is New for the 2026 T2 Summer Term

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2026

The 2026 T2 Summer Term Begins Monday, May 4th, 2026 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on August 16th, 2026. There is a break week from Monday, June 29 to July 5, 2026Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2026 T2 Summer Term Please carefully read the change notes below as we are implementing many changes with the intent of optimizing the schedule for all students. All Class Workshops are INCLUDED WITH UNLIMITED TOKENS! We have many exciting... [more]

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Watch Our New Shaolin Performance at the Toronto Spring Festival February 14 and 15, 2026

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

We have been working hard to produce a new and exciting Shaolin performance and show! It runs for just under 7 minutes and will showcase the arts of Shaolin Martial Zen. Here is the schedule of our performances this weekend: Saturday, February 14th - 4 Performances 8:00 pm - Heated Tent Indoor VIP Show 9:00 pm - Heated Tent Indoor VIP Show 9:15 pm - Main Stage Show (Outside) 10:00 pm - Heated Tent Indoor VIP Show Sunday, February 15th - 4 Performances 3:00... [more]

New Calendar Features

Posted on Tuesday, January 06, 2026

We have added some convenience features to the calendar! For all classes that you have reserved a spot for, the Class Icon is now highlighted in a light green color, and a green checkmark icon will appear on the right side of that class item.This includes any Auto-Reservations. ... [more]

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Ancient secrets revealed for improving joint strength and resolving pain as you age

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025

Ancient secrets revealed for improving joint strength and resolving pain as you age "Did you know you can improve joint strength as you age and resolve joint pain? It's about understanding how your body and joints work, being aware of the many internal signals that are available to you if you learn how to pay attention to them, and then working on exercises to optimize the joints," says Master Dao. Master Dao, a 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple, has released a video titled "20-Minute Daily... [more]

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New Workshop Classes for the 2026 T1 Winter Term

Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2025

We are introducing new 'Workshop Classes' for the 2026 T1 Winter Term. We plan to continue with these each term, and may change them up from term to term to keep things interesting. Here are the seven Workshop Classes planned for the term: Beginner Shaolin Kung Fu - Monday, January 12 at 8 pm (1 hour) - 1 token Beginner Ping Pong Lesson - Monday, February 16 at 6 pm (1.5 hours) - 2 tokens Comprehensive Tongbiquan - Monday, March 23 at 6 pm (1.5 hours) - 3 tokens Compreh... [more]

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