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 can train happily while building discipline and striving to be their best selves.

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]

STQI has had an extraordinary impact on my physical and mental well-being since I joined in January 2019. Each class is packed with drills and exercises that challenge my cardio, stability, flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and endurance. The school's philosophy teaches discipline and perseverance, two virtues that were essential to surviving this tumultuous year. As I write this in December 2020, it is more important than ever to maintain our physical and mental well-being. Dao's Live Virtual Online Classes have been invaluable, especially as the weather got colder. Initially, I thought that training on Zoom would be no different than training on my own. However, the reality is that simply the VIRTUAL presence of Dao and other students pushes me to train harder. They provide a source of motivation without the distraction that may come with in-person classes, which allows me to focus more. With the use of "breakout rooms", there is also more one-on-one training with Dao. Since starting online classes, I have stayed active, grown stronger, and progressed faster than ever before. Even though they can't replace the social benefits of in-person classes, they're certainly the best option in the current circumstances. I would encourage everyone to sign up and start training again soon!

STQI has had an extraordinary impact on my physical and mental well-being since I joined in January 2019. Each class is packed with drills and exercises that challenge my cardio, stability, flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and endurance. The school's philosophy teaches discipline and perseverance, two virtues that were essential to surviving this tumultuous year. As I write this i... [MORE]