STQI Toronto News History

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]

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of health! Available in $25, $50, $100, $250, and $500 amounts. Suitable for all classes including Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Tai Chi, and Shaolin Qigong. It may be used for classes in-person at our downtown Toronto school, including live Zoom classes (for Tai Chi and Qigong), as well as online subscription classes at LearnShaolin.com. To make a purchase, login by clicking on 'Student' at the top and the... [more]

What does Tempering the Heart mean? The idea of tempering the heart means keeping your emotions steady and not fluctuating. This is at the very core of Zen wisdom and is a very specific skill. This skill is not easy to describe or to practice, so to better guide you through this topic, I will use the analogy of being at the bottom of a hole and using a ladder to get out of it. If you grasp the meaning, you will no doubt ta... [more]

Shaolin Kung Fu Level 2 Competition Class Coming this September! It is time to strive and make our mind, body, and spirit even stronger! The 2025 T3 Fall Term Begins Monday, September 8th, 2025 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on December 21st, 2025. There is a break week from Monday, October 20 and Sunday, October 26Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2025 T3 Fall Term *NEW* Shaolin ... [more]

A 'Perceptual-Belief Hole' is an abstract representation of a very stubborn and complex perceptual layer that forms from knowledge and logic. Thus they are ideas that we believe are very important to us, and make us act and behave in a way that causes suffering to ourselves and others. The sources of these holes can be learned or developed by fantasy and self-delusion. We often do not realize the impacts of the holes w... [more]

We are pleased to announce that... Starting Saturday, May 3, 2025, all students who purchase at least 28 tokens will have complimentary access to the Learn Shaolin Online platform! Many details are below, so be sure to read them carefully! What is Learn Shaolin Online? Learn Shaolin Online is a subscription-based learning tool for the Shaolin Arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. You can train anytime and fr... [more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

"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]

We must continue to strive and make our mind, body, and spirit even stronger! The 2026 T1 Winter Term Begins Monday, January 5th, 2026 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on April 19th, 2026. There is a break week from Monday, March 16 to March 22, 2026Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2026 T1 Winter Term Please carefully read the change notes below as we are implementing many changes ... [more]

Dear Fellow Shaolin Student, We invite you to participate in our Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival on Saturday, October 25th at 10am. What makes our tournament so special is the emphasis on friendship through competition. Whereas many tournaments are fixated on declaring a single 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finisher, we recognize the collective achievement of traditional Shaolin practitioners. Instead, everyone... [more]

Our popular show features traditional Shaolin Martial Zen arts that showcase meditation, qigong, tai chi, and kung fu. This year we promise to raise the bar even more! We will be performing at the main stage at the Chinatown BIA Festival, on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at 6pm. The stage is located just north of Dundas on Spadina. Come watch a thrilling 1-hour show and be amazed at the secrets and depth of the Shaolin arts!... [more]

Shaolin Martial Arts Performance with 10-Course Meal on Sale - Limited Seats Available Shaolin Team Canada is hosting a benefit banquet on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm, at Dim Sum King near our downtown Toronto school. The banquet includes a 10-course dinner with Peking Duck, and an exciting one-hour Shaolin Martial Arts performance featuring Master Dao, athletes of Shaolin Team Canada, and an iron-bar hard qigong demonstration. The purpose of this event is to raise... [more]

What is New for the 2025 T2 SUMMER Term Shaolin Kung Fu Level 3 Competition Class Coming this May! It is time to strive and make our mind, body, and spirit even stronger! The 2025 T2 Summer Term Begins Monday, May 5th, 2025 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. There is a break week between June 30 and July 6.Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2025 T2 Summer Term The Adult Kung Fu Level 1 class has b... [more]

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]

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]

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]

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]