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

Shaolin Retreat Camping is Back and Confirmed for 2023 July Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 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]

2023 Kids Martial Arts Summer Camp Open for Registration - Runs from August 7th to September 1st, 2023 Posted by Master Dao on Thursday, February 09, 2023 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]

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem Posted by Master Dao on Monday, February 06, 2023 A poor self-esteem can be debilitating due to 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]

The Principles of Chan-Dao Self Wisdom Posted by Master Dao on Thursday, February 02, 2023 Self-Wisdom is about you understanding yourself, the reality and environment you are in, and your interactions. Improving self-wisdom is a short-cut 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 ... [more]

Our University Settlement 2023 Chinese New Year Performance Posted by Master Dao on Monday, January 30, 2023 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]

Join Master Dao for the Next Worldwide Meditation Workshop on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7pm EST Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 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 confidence... [more]

What is New for the 2023 Winter Term Posted by Master Dao on Saturday, December 24, 2022 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]

Learn to Cure Your Allergies Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Is It Possible to Get Rid of Allergies? People think they have to live with allergies for the rest of their lives, and cope with it through medication or avoidance. Some of the more common allergies include nuts, milk or lactose intolerance, shellfish, headaches, animal dander, dust, and eggs. Allergies can cause itchiness, rashes, stuffy nose, teary eyes, digestion issues, and other uncomfortable symptoms. As we get older, we tend to develop m... [more]

The Power of Learning to Go with the Flow Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Sometimes making a choice in life can be difficult and instead of moving forward we find ourselves stuck in one place. So what does 'Going with the Flow' mean and how does one apply this concept in life so that one can move forward? Can it be bad to go with the flow? Master Dao will answer these questions and more. Let's begin with a story. The Flowing River Story It is a beautiful day and you are surrounded by mountains and water. You'... [more]

Our 11th Anniversary Celebration Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, November 02, 2022 Our 11th Anniversary Celebration On Saturday, October 29th, we celebrated 11 years of growth and achievements for our downtown Toronto school. We'd first like to thank Grandmaster Shi Guosong for attending and supporting our 11th anniversary celebration. Without his support there is no STQI downtown Toronto school. In our first photo, we celebrate our volunteers and especially note Edan and Kristan for coordinating the event. All the volunteers were invaluable in making this event o... [more]