Welcome to STQI Toronto!

"Hi! My name is Shi Chang Dao, or simply Master Dao. I am the Chief Instructor of the downtown Toronto school and also run an online school at LearnShaolin.com. I opened the school in the fall of 2011 under the guidance of my Shi Fu, Master Shi Guo Song. He is an authentic Shaolin monk that still practices traditional Shaolin kung fu martial arts, qi gong, and chan."

"Many cultures have a structured lifestyle yet it does not teach us how to be strong physically or mentally from within as we experience life. Healthy means being able to do what you want to now and when you are in your elderly years. I am very grateful to be able to pass on his teachings to help others through martial arts kung fu, tai chi, qi gong, meditation, and philosophy."

"My school aspires to help people of any age, any ethnicity, and any religious background. By joining my school you are making the effort to dedicate time and resources for improving yourself."

- Dao Shi, 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple

Latest News and Blogs

Take Live Streaming Virtual Qigong and Tai Chi Classes with Master Dao from Anywhere in the World! Posted by Master Dao on Monday, January 17, 2022 You can learn authentic Shaolin Qigong and Shaolin Tai Chi from the comfort of your own home and from anywhere in the world! About Our Virtual Shaolin Qigong Classes What is Qigong? Shaolin Qigong is a type of health exercise to enhance energy awareness, cultivate energy, and circulate energy with particular attention to breathing techniques, movement, and stretching. By ta... [more]

Interim Live Stream Zoom Classes Begin Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 It's important to stay healthy and strong, and physical exercise is a great way to keep up our mental health. So let's start training together this Saturday! We are reverting to online live streaming classes on Zoom (Virtual Classes) while we wait for the 2022 T1 Winter Term to begin. It could be 2-3 weeks or longer.    How Virtual Classes Work Starting this Saturday, January 8, we are offering optional Live Streaming Online Classes with Mas... [more]

2022 T1 Winter Term Delayed for 2-3 Weeks Posted by Master Dao on Monday, January 03, 2022 As just announced this morning, the Ford government has decided to revert back to a modified stage 2 and we are forced to lockdown once again. While we don't agree with this decision for our school, the hospitalization ICU rates are escalating. We have no choice but to obey the orders.  What Happens to the 2022 T1 Winter Term We plan to resume in-person classes when schools are reopened. At this time, schools are set to reopen on January ... [more]

2022 T1 Winter Term Begins Posted by Master Dao on Sunday, January 02, 2022 Happy New Year! We are excited to begin the 2022 T1 Winter Term! Mental and physical health are both essential as we continue to navigate the challenges of the pandemic. We are determined to stay open and to continue offering classes.  Masks and vaccines work. We have shown our ability to maintain a safe environment where everyone wears a mask inside the school. If you have any cold or flu symptoms, please stay home and rest. The current self-isolation period has been reduced to 5 days... [more]

Registration Begins for the 2022 T1 Winter Term Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 The 2022 T1 Winter Term begins on January 3 and runs until April 17 (14 weeks of classes). We have increased our student capacity and you now have the opportunity to join our classes! We also welcome back all of our students who have been taking a break during the pandemic. Herein you will find an update regarding the classes offered at our downtown school including Shaolin martial arts, qigong, and tai chi. Shaolin KIDS Kung Fu New Pre... [more]

2021 Fall Term is Now Full But You May Still Be Able to Get In Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 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]

Join Our New Ping Pong Club Posted by Master Dao on Sunday, October 10, 2021 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]

Master Dao Talks About How to Boost Vitality on theZoomer Posted by Master Dao on Saturday, August 07, 2021 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]

We are Back To Training at our School Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 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]

Summer Term Resumes Outdoors on July 5th! Posted by Master Dao on Saturday, July 03, 2021 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]