What is New for the 2025 T3 Fall Term

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 26
Register online at www.stqitoronto.com!

Schedule Changes for the 2025 T3 Fall Term

*NEW* Shaolin Kung Fu Competition-Preparation-II class on Fridays at 8pm. Master Dao will challenge students to improve their taolu forms for competition.  To participate in this class, students must be regularly taking Shaolin Kung Fu Foundation and Taolu Forms classes. It is open to students of any level. Students will learn the same material as the Sunday Competition Preparation III class and we expect students to join this class if they are competing in China, Vancouver, or at the Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival in October (date TBD).

There are some instructor assignment changes for some classes:

• Shaolin Adult Kung Fu Level I & II on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm is taught by Luka Pilasanovic
• Shaolin Adult Kung Fu Level I & II on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm is taught by Master Dao
• Shaolin Kids Kung Fu Level I & II on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm is taught by Charlie Ho
• Shaolin Stretch Therapy on Saturdays at 12pm is taught by Kelly Cruise
• Shaolin Tai Chi Foundation and Forms I on Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm is taught by Candice Brodeur
• Shaolin Tai Chi Forms II on Saturdays from 4pm to 5pm is taught by Andree Weisman
• Shaolin Qigong Taolu Forms II on Sundays at 3pm is taught by Andree Weisman

The following instructors have left the team for personal reasons, and we hope they return one day to our team:

• Ozzy Llave - for school
• Stephen Zhao - for school

The following instructors/assistants are returning:

• Zavier Parsons - assisting Shaolin Kung Fu Kids classes on Saturday mornings at 10am

Zoom will continue to be offered for Adult Kung Fu Levels 1 and 2 on Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm. This is for the foundation and taolu forms class. If you want to train remotely or are not feeling 100%, you can continue to train from home!

The Dua Ping Pong School is continuing to grow and is meant for adults and children who want to seriously improve their skills and game play. We want to start children's ping pong classes on Thursdays at 4 p.m. for 1.5 hours, which will require a minimum of 4 students. If this interests you, please let us know and register!

All other classes of the 2025 T2 Summer Term remain unchanged and will continue in the 2025 T3 Fall Term.

Learn Shaolin Online FREE for STQI Students!

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 from anywhere with Internet access. You can use your computer, laptop, tablet, or even phone. 

Students are automatically granted access based on their tier as follows (just login with the same user and password at learnshaolin.com):

Tier	Required Tokens	Subscription Equivalent	Value
Tier 1	28 Scheduling Tokens	4 Months Starter Subscription	$300
Tier 2	56 Scheduling Tokens	4 Months Standard Subscription	$420
Tier 3	Unlimited Scheduling Tokens	4 Months Dedicated Subscription Content	$600

Click here for complete details on our website (https://www.stqitoronto.com/index.php/learn-shaolin-online-free-for-stqi-students).

Free Trial Class for Your Family and Friends!

Did you know that you can invite your family and friends for a FREE trial class? Kung Fu, Tai Chi, or Qigong!

The only requirement is that you must have a valid membership and be an active student with at least 7 tokens in the current  or previous term.

To proceed with a free trial class:

1. Your family or friend must have an account at our website.

2. Have them sign up and purchase a Trial Token (ask them to check out but don't pay)

3. Email us at info@stqitoronto.com and let us know that you referred a family member or friend.

We will then zero out the balance, activate the token, and inform them to reserve a spot using our online calendar. 

You Can Now Order STQI Robe Uniforms!

We are offering more options for our students and instructors!

The new designs will bring an improved look to our students and team of instructors and assistants. 

The fee is $65+HST. Once you have placed the order and made a payment, we will order it from the manufacturer.  It takes approximately 6-8 weeks for production and delivery.

We plan to do this every other month, so if you would like to be amongst the first students and instructors to receive these new robes, your deadline is August 17, 2025, at 10:00 pm. 

Please note that you can still use the previous uniforms. 

Casual Ping Pong is Included with Unlimited Tokens

We continue to offer casual Ping Pong on Thursdays at 8 pm at no additional cost when you register for 'Unlimited Shaolin Tokens' this Winter Term. Otherwise, you can drop in for $10 per class and students with at least 7 Shaolin Tokens can purchase 7 or 14 tokens for $5 each token (HST extra).

Please note that casual Ping Pong is not part of the Dua Ping Pong School (see below), and is intended to foster fun and interest in table tennis for students and the public.

Ping pong, or table tennis, is one of those rare sports that you can enjoy as a senior or as a child. It is easy to get into, enjoyable socially, and obtains health benefits such as cardio and calorie burn, and can be as challenging as you like.

https://www.stqitoronto.com/index.php/s/pingpongclub 

Key Events for the FALL Term

Worldwide Meditation Workshop - Monday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Learn how Master Dao's Shaolin meditation workshop and philosophy can help bring you peace. 

The next worldwide meditation workshop will be held on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at 7 pm EST. The topic for this session is "Tempering the Heart to Master Peace and Happiness".

This topic is about 'Emotional Holes' and is a follow-up of several sessions where Master Dao spoke about 'Finding Your Spiritual Path Through the Ego-Self', 'Overcoming Perceptual Illusions to Find Peace and Happiness', and The Power of Calmness - Understanding Emotions.

Come meditate to calm your mind so that you can clearly see how 'emotional holes' cause suffering. Learn how to temper the heart, protect it, and how to get out of these emotional holes effectively.

[Meditation Workshop Registration Link] 

 

Shaolin Team Canada WUSHU FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 25 All Day

The Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival (STC Wushu Festival) is a celebration of Shaolin Spirit involving the students of Master Shi Guo Song's STQI brand of traditional Shaolin schools in Canada.

This is the largest traditional Shaolin festival in Canada, and it will be held at The Palmerston Public Library Theatre at Bathurst and Bloor. It will feature Taolu Forms Competitions. Registration will open on September 15, 2025!

For more information and registration, please click the link below:

[3rd Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival Link]

 

Grading Exams - ONGOING

All students are encouraged to participate at least once a year. This is an especially useful tool for parents to see how their kids are progressing.

The Grading Exams will be held throughout the 2025 T3 Fall Term from October to December. Students are tested in their knowledge and skills. The judge(s) provide an objective rating with feedback. 

There are 5 grading levels for qigong, tai chi, and kung fu (adults and kids). 

We will announce the Grading Exams and registration in September. 

 

2025 T3 Fall Term Kung Fu Championship

Students are invited!

We will be hosting a 2025 T3 Fall Term Kung Fu championship for the students of the Competition Preparation classes at the end of the term.

This will give students invaluable experience in a competitive environment (the Shaolin way!) and prepare them for the competitions ahead.

More information will be coming in November, as we may set aside a Sunday evening in December for this competition.

We invite every student to watch and support these students! 

 

SHAOLIN WINTER RETREAT - January 3 and 4, 2026

Experience the life of a Shaolin Warrior 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, January 3rd, and Sunday, January 4th, 2026, from 9am to 5pm, at the downtown Toronto STQI school at 393 Dundas Street West, second floor.

This is a time for people to dedicate themselves to spiritual and physical growth. The event is open to everyone, including those without experience in the Shaolin arts.

A hearty vegetarian lunch is included each day!

The regular fee is $295 + tax, and $245 + tax for Active STQI Students of the 2025 T3 Fall Term (with at least 14 tokens).

[Shaolin Winter Retreat Registration Link] 

 

Shaolin Classes This Term

Shaolin Kung Fu

The fall term brings a transition from warmer weather to colder weather. Take this opportunity to strengthen your body and immune system! 

In the Shaolin Kung Fu Foundation class, we will explore the Shaolin Virtues for children and adults along with themed and progressive content.  

In the Shaolin Kung Fu Forms class, we will continue to emphasize 'play sparring' exercises. These will be safe exercises involving control drills and techniques to develop decision-making in simulated encounter situations.

In the Shaolin Sanda Fitness class, we will challenge our cardio and footwork abilities.

In the Shaolin Sanda Sparring class, we will work on our offensive and defensive toolkits, while developing strategies through visualization techniques.

In the Womens Self Defence class, we will emphasize scenario-based self-defence training to deal with real-life situations. Additionally, extra effort will be put into the Ziwei Jibengong taolu form.

The Shaolin Performance Class continues on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm. We will be focusing on fighting choreography this term, and explore various strikes, defenses, and props. All students are encouraged to participate to broaden their experiences in Shaolin Kung and Tai Chi.

The Shaolin Competition Class continues to be offered on Fridays at 8pm (all levels) and Sundays at 1pm (Level 3). All students who wish to compete in competitions such as Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival, Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival, and others will benefit greatly from this class! 

 

Shaolin Tai Chi

Shaolin Tai Chi emphasizes breath with gentle movements to invigorate the body for health and vitality. Breathing better means having more energy in the body and gentle movements improve deeper circulation for the vital organs. 

For the Shaolin Tai Chi Foundation and Forms I class, we will emphasize Momentum and Balance in our classes and, explore how we can take advantage of various forces that create momentum on our body and inside it, and combine this idea with purposely losing balance and regaining balance to generate more striking power. The theory you learn in this class can be applied to kung fu to improve your power and stability!

For the Shaolin Tai Chi Taolu Forms II class, we will emphasize advanced Taolu Forms such as Yun Quan, Rou Quan, Gentle Staff, and Gentle Broadsword. We will also explore Push Hands techniques to enhance our understanding of many techniques, and how the ideas of softness with quick and relaxed movements can overcome powerful strikes. 

Students must attend the Shaolin Tai Chi Foundation and Forms I class at least once a week to participate in this class. It is recommended that students have finished the Baburouquan form to ensure they have the necessary fundamentals to understand this class.

 

Shaolin Qigong

Shaolin Qigong is about the awareness of one's energy, and learning how to cultivate it through breath work, and move it around the body. Qigong will improve your understanding and awareness of your energy (Qi), as it relates to your mind and body, and the environment around you. You will be able to make better lifestyle choices based on what you want in life.

In the Shaolin Stretch Therapy class, we will continue to explore how to optimize all the joints in our body.

In the Qigong Foundation class, we will emphasize the Breath Qi with specific qigong exercises.

In the Qigong Forms class, we will learn and practice advanced Qigong techniques to improve our ability to cultivate and flow our qi energy along our meridians including qi therapy techniques. We will discuss qigong theory and philosophy to better understand qi energy as it relates to our bodies, mind, and the environment. We will also practice advanced martial qigong forms for overall health and wellness. This topic is taught only once every two years so be sure not to miss it!

Dua Ping Pong School

This is a unique opportunity for you to learn from a professional player and coach. Coach Dua has trained extensively since the age of 7 and was a champion for 7 straight years in the highly competitive State of Delhi (NCT). He brings his talent, passion, knowledge, and experience to anyone who wants to learn seriously. What a treat to have him here at STQI!

Registration is open for children under 14 and adults; also for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players, for the 2025 T3 Fall Term. The classes are organized in the same term system as our Shaolin Classes with 14 weeks of classes. 

We limit each class to 8 students (with 3 tables) so everyone can learn more intensely. 

To register and learn more about the Dua Ping Pong School and classes, please click this link below:

https://www.stqitoronto.com/index.php/s/duapingpongschool

 

Join Our Discord Server!

Our STQI community is growing with over 750 members, and schools are established in Markham, Downtown Toronto, and Scarborough. Discord will help support the social experience for our students and also the public. So everyone is welcome to join! 

Please click the link below to join our STQI Discord Server:

https://discord.gg/6vYurPdnHf

Feel free to share this with your friends and family!

What can Discord do?

Discord is a free service that allows you to join a 'server'. We have our own STQI server. Primarily, Discord is great for contacting other people, such as instructors, students, etc. You can make voice and video calls, send messages,  and participate in Shaolin-related discussions, including sharing photos and videos.

Overall, it's a great way to create a social community, and you can connect with students from our school, STQI Markham, and STQI Scarborough. Students can arrange social meetings for meals, gaming, etc.

You can access Discord from your phone (iPhone and Android supported), tablet, and desktop computer.

It will take some time to learn this new software. Ensure you read the 'welcome-and-rules' section on how to setup properly. Students will be 'validated' and given the correct permissions to access many resources and channels for their school.

What can the Public do?

Those who are not students will benefit from getting more involved in our events throughout the year including workshops,  performances, public events like our Shaolin Retreats, free resources on Shaolin Kung Fu, Qigong, and Tai Chi, Meditation, and access to our photos and videos.