STQI Toronto News History

A 2.5-minute summary of our 45-minute performance at the Chinatown BIA Festival on August 19, 2023. Featuring Master Dao and his wisdom on the importance of moving, and showcasing the students in performing kung fu, tai chi, and qigong.... [more]

Have you ever strongly felt that you made some poor choices, said something, or did something, that you wish you did not? Every time you are faced with a similar situation, you feel regret and suffer internally. In this session, we will explore the idea of regret, to better understand and accept the choices we have made, so that we can move forward peacefully. What is Regret? Regret is a negative feeling that results from something you d... [more]

The Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival is a celebration of what we call, the Shaolin Spirit. The inaugural festival was held in November of 2019 where we saw 43 athletes compete in 142 events. Roughly one third were taolu forms, and the rest were timed events that require martial skills. What makes our festival in Canada unique is the idea that everyone wins a medal. One quarter of the participants receive gold, another quarter recei... [more]

Here's a summary our annual Shaolin Retreat Camping event! Showcasing what happens during the week including meditation and philosophy, and training in Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Join us for the next Shaolin Retreat Camping during the week of July 12-16, 2023!... [more]

We're pleased to announce that the second Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival returns on October 29, 2023! This festival is a celebration of Shaolin Spirit and includes a tournament style where EVERYONE wins a medal. Open to all students of the Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute schools in Canada! More details coming soon so stay tuned.... [more]

Master Dao will be conducting a free worldwide meditation workshop on February 6, Monday, from 7pm to 9pm EST (4pm to 6pm PST). Join us in person at our downtown Toronto school location, or join us virtually through Zoom from anywhere in the world! The topic for this session is 'How to Overcome Regret'. Click here for registration and more information Have you ever strongly felt that y... [more]

Summer Term Begins Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Register online at www.stqitoronto.com. The summer is a very active time of the year. With the warmer weather, there is more 'Net Qi' (i.e. energy) available and it is easier to be motivated. Therefore, it's a great time to push yourself and train harder - 加油 jiāyóu (go for it)! Once again, we expect to reach our target base of 175 students for the summer term. Please consider registering... [more]

Our summer camps are suitable for children from 5 to to 16 years of age. No experience needed. We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting 4 weeks of kids day camp from August 7th to September 1st. The week long camps are from Monday to Friday from 9am to 3:30pm. Master Dao and his team of competent and dedicated instructors will ensure an engaging, fun, and challenging time ... [more]

Self-Wisdom is about you understanding yourself, the reality and environment you are in, and your interactions. Improving self-wisdom is a shortcut to finding peace and stillness for yourself. Below is a brief description of 4 key principles of Chan-Dao to achieve self-wisdom. In the future, Master Dao will provide more in-depth articles to explore each one. 1. Understanding the Ego-Self Understanding the ego-self is about understanding t... [more]

Master Dao will be conducting a free worldwide meditation workshop on February 6, Monday, from 7pm to 9pm EST (4pm to 6pm PST). Join us in person at our downtown Toronto school location, or join us virtually through Zoom from anywhere in the world! The topic for this session is 'Boosting Your Self Esteem'. A poor self-esteem can be very debilitating due to lack of confid... [more]

Fall Term Begins Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Register online at www.stqitoronto.com. The Fall is a popular time for new students to register and we expect to surpass our 175 base student target. To accommodate, we're adding new classes! Top Student Attendance for the 2023 T2 Summer Term Firstly, we would like congratulate the following students who reached the top 3 in attendance last term. We started a tradition last term... [more]

Support and participation from students from the downtown Toronto school is especially needed. The 2nd Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival has officially opened for registration! All students of STQI across Canada are encouraged to celebrate with us on October 29th, 2023. The Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival is a celebration of Shaolin Spirit involving the students of Master Shi Guo Song’s STQI brand of traditional Shaoli... [more]

This Fall, experience a celebration like no other! Our Canadian athletes will be participating in Olympic style races and competing in martial forms. All in traditional Shaolin style. The tournament is open to all students of Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute including students who are learning online at LearnShaolin.com. Join us on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, as a participant or audience! We hope to provide live ... [more]

Join us for Shaolin Kung Fu at the Shaolin Retreat Camping event! This year, we are going to Rock Point Provincial Park. For more information and to register: Shaolin Retreat 2023... [more]

Join us for SUNRISE QIGONG at the Shaolin Retreat Camping event! This year, we are going to Rock Point Provincial Park. For more information and to register: Shaolin Retreat 2023... [more]

The photo above signifies an important aspect about our school - the philosophy of the Shaolin Virtues. By learning to put aside the ego, we do not worry about being the best, or being better than someone else. Instead, we focus on ourselves to continually strive and improve. In this way, we have developed the most unique and family oriented martial arts school, where we can all learn and grow together regardless of age or background. What an in... [more]

Our popular annual event has returned and this year we plan to make it an even bigger success - new exciting location, new possibilities, and more fun for everyone and families! This year the retreat will be held from July 12th to 16th at Rock Point Provincial Park. There are 2 parts for the retreat and you can join us for one or both! Shaolin Retreats are organized by Master Dao with the help of his fellow Shaolin Brothe... [more]

Poor self-esteem can be debilitating due to a lack of confidence. It causes stress and anxiety. It can prevent you from making decisions in a timely manner or going after what you want because you fear a negative outcome. Today, we will explore the idea of self-esteem, learn to assess it more clearly for ourselves, and then take fruitful action so that we can be at greater peace with ourselves, and live life more positively and confidently. What is Se... [more]

This is a video of our entire performance at University Settlement on January 28, 2023, where we celebrated Chinese New Year together. There were over 500 people in the audience. Our performance showcased a variety of Shaolin arts, including traditional kung fu, tai chi, qigong, and an iron bar demonstration by Master Dao. Thank you to our wonderful students who came out to perform and support our school! ... [more]

Winter Term Begins Monday, January 2, 2023. This winter, we’ll continue to train and strengthen our body and mind. Training in kung fu, tai chi, or qigong will help support your vital organs and promote a healthy life. This term we especially emphasize the small intestine. See below for more about the Shaolin Medicine perspective on this organ and why it's important!   Key Events this Term March Break Kung Fu Camp for Kids from... [more]