STQI Toronto News History

Incredibly, we reached our target student base of 125 students by end of September, 4 weeks into the Fall Term. We still have room for some days and time slots but we're now requiring you to fill out an online form to request joining or returning to our school. This will ensure that our classes do not become overloaded and allows for a better quality of experience for everyone. Since reaching the target base, we've allowed ano... [more]

Description from visiontv.ca website: Exercise is not just for the young, healthy or already fit; it is one of the best defences against the toughest aspects of aging. On this edition of theZoomer, Marissa Lennox hosts ONETV Fitness Stars and an expert in diet & nutrition to discuss how to get back on track and demonstrate fitness tips. Our guests: Anjelica Scannura, host of Anjelica’s 22 Minute Workout, Anjelica’s Dance Work... [more]

If you've been waiting for in-person classes to return, the wait is over and it's time to join us again! Our summer term continues on July 5th, Monday, with 6 weeks of classes remaining. Be sure to purchase tokens accordingly (we have provided 6 and 12 token options for this term). Most Classes Will Be Held Outdoors until August 15, Sunday All Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Tai Chi classes from Wednesdays to Saturdays inclusive will be held outdoors... [more]

What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of 'worriness' resulting from uncertainty. Some major sources of anxiety are social (expectations and judgements from society, family, and friends), financial well-being, mental and physical well-being, and death. It doesn’t take much for anxiety to manifest and some suffer much worse than others. It can keep you up at night, make you feel stressed or nervous. It can lead to unwanted behaviours such as inability to take act... [more]

We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting 3 weeks of kids day camp from August 16 to September 3. 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 for everyone. This year we are focusing more on team leadership games and will be bringing back the Shaolin Wushu Festival, Sha... [more]

Listen to the interview: Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Master Dao explain just why Shaolin Tai Chi is so great for the mind and body. He talks about how Shaolin Tai Chi compares with other forms of Tai Chi, how Shaolin Tai Chi is easier to learn, and how it is thematic and applies to different aspects of health. Master Da... [more]

Shaolin Baduanjin Daily Practice for Stress Relief 22mins Easy to Follow! Start your day with Master Dao to practice soothing and relaxing qigong, and learn the qigong secrets of the ancient Shaolin tradition! In this complete class, you'll learn the basics of the Shaolin Baduanjin qigong form. There are no low stances or straining of your joints. Instead, focus on your breath, relaxing, and developing awareness of your mind, body, and spirit. This class will get you started in learning a ... [more]

What's New for the 2021 Summer Term! (Summer Term Begins May 3, 2021) This summer, we’ll learn how to apply ancient Shaolin Medicine wisdom in our Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong classes to improve the health of our kidneys. The kidneys are one of the vital organs of our body. If your kidneys are not doing well, you can experience many symptoms related to aging, joint pains, and physical deterioration. On the other hand, developing healthy kidneys will support enhance... [more]

Do you feel you need more discipline in your life? Not feeling like you are disciplined likely means you are feeling stress and anxiety. It is a common concern and perhaps this article will help you through it. What Does Being More Disciplined Mean? We need to first establish what being more disciplined means. To do that, let’s have a look at some common examples of how we use this word in the context of our day-to-day lives.    > I need ... [more]

Summer Term Registration & COVID Update Summer Term Begins May 3rd - Register Today with Confidence! Consider striving for greater health this summer! We hope you will join us for the summer term which runs from May 3 to August 15. There is a 1 week break from June 28 to July 4 and a total of 14 weeks of classes as usual. We added a lot of new content last term to many of our Shaolin classes, and the summer term will be a great way to learn new things and improve our techniques. We a... [more]

We've started a ping pong club at our school! It's been a great addition to the available activities we have at our downtown Toronto school location. Also known as Table Tennis, Ping Pong is a great aerobic activity that improves cardio, focus, hand-eye coordination, and reaction. Shaolin Kung Fu compliments Ping Pong by improving stability, footwork, and power. The tables were donated by our students - thank you! On Thursdays, we have a free coaching night wher... [more]

We had a fun time training outdoors at Grange Park for a couple of weeks! With Step 3 of the Ontario Reopening, we've decided to move all our classes from Wednesdays to Saturdays back indoors at our downtown Toronto school. Classes on Tuesdays and Sundays will continue online through Zoom until the end of the Summer Term on August 15. Please remember that you will need to wear a mask while on the premises at all times. Food is not permitted and students... [more]

Only at LearnShaolin.com! Become a student of Master Dao and learn authentic Shaolin kung fu the way it is meant to be. A structured approach with motivating experience point system to unlock more content when you are ready.... [more]

Did you know Master Dao suffered from anxiety most of his life? Biting fingernails, panic attacks, knotted chest, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, difficulty breathing, speech impairment - these are just some of the symptoms that he experienced since his childhood. Yet today you may never know he suffered from any anxiety given his calm and confident demeanor! How did Master Dao overcome his anxiety? And more importantly, how can you benefit fr... [more]

Learn How to Deal with Anxiety at the FREE Worldwide Meditation Workshop on Monday, June 28, 2021 Master Dao will be conducting a free worldwide meditation workshop on June 28, Monday, from 7pm to 9pm EST (4pm to 6pm PST). Past participants have voted for the topic "Learning to Deal with Anxiety". Indeed, anxiety is something we have all experienced before and many of us continue to struggle from anxiety. What exactly is anxiety? Why does it exist? And how does Zen wisdom teach us t... [more]

Master Dao Talks About Importance of Shaolin Tai Chi for Health on Zoomer Radio AM740 | 96.7FM Listen to the interview: Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to Master Dao talk about why the new Shaolin Tai Show on OneTV (Get Fit) is important for mental and physical health, how it is easy to get into and learn, and how he got into the Shaolin arts many years ago.... [more]

We're excited to announce that a new television program for learning Shaolin Tai Chi will be premiering this Monday on OneTV (One Get Fit TV). The show features Master Dao and his students who guide you through relaxed and flowy movements that anyone can do. Learn how to breathe better, engage your core, and heal faster. The station can be added or found in many packages on all major Canadian TV cable companies. For the m... [more]

STQI Students Sending an Inspiring Message to Strive It hasn't been easy transitioning to a virtual environment for training. Both students and teachers have had to adapt and learn. Our students have continued training during the winter and have been working hard to bring this virtual performance together for you. It's an effort to show that we can strive and maintain the connection of our community. In this performance, the childr... [more]

On April 26, 2021 at 7pm EST, Master Dao will be conducting a worldwide virtual meditation workshop. The topic as voted by the participants is "How to Become More Disciplined." Indeed many will feel that they need more discipline in their life. With so many things going it's easy to lose track of what you need to do. Master Dao will offer insights into the Shaolin Chan-Dao approach of tackling this subject and offer a... [more]

It's been an incredible start to the 2021 Winter Term. With over 50 students in our Virtual Classes, we can say that our school has managed to adapt to a virtual learning environment for martial arts kung fu, tai chi, and qigong. It's a lot of work and effort for everyone including teachers and students. We all have to learn new skills and setup our own training environment. BUT it's worth it! And in some ways, Virtual Classes are even better than in pers... [more]