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

LearnShaolin v2.1.1 Release Notes - Better Chapter Progress Information Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 LearnShaolin v2.1.1 Release Notes New Features! Better Chapter Progress Information We've updated the Chapter Completion Status to show that it is incomplete if the XP requirement has not been met. The amount of XP needed is also displayed.The Chapter scroll bar has also been stylized to make it easier to see (useful for those who have completed multiple chapters).When you click on an incomplete chapter, you will see more in... [more]

STQI Dazzles at Chinatown Festival on August 17 2024 Posted by Master Dao on Monday, September 09, 2024 Our Shifu, Master Dao, could not be prouder of his instructors and students: "At this hour-long performance, our students brought out their Shaolin Spirit in every routine. Everyone stayed focused, persevered, and strived. The audience had nothing but glowing comments about how amazing our show was and how much we have improved from last year. Congratulations to all of us for this achievement!" - Master Dao The theme for the p... [more]

2023 T3 Fall Term Instructor Assignment Changes Posted by Master Dao on Monday, September 02, 2024 Our instructor team is growing to accommodate the increasing student base! Shaolin Kung Fu Hossein - Main Instructor for Shaolin Adult Kung Fu on Fridays at 6pm to 8pm Shifu Dao - Main Instructor for Shaolin Kids Kung Fu on Saturdays at 10am to 12pm Luka - Main Instructor for Shaolin Adult Kung Fu on Saturdays at 1pm to 3pm Izab - Main Instructor for Shaolin Kids Kung Fu on Saturdays at 3pm to 5pm Raphael - ... [more]

2024 T3 Fall Term Begins with the Aspect of Meditation Posted by Master Dao on Monday, September 02, 2024 In the past month, we have had many performances - Chinatown Festival, Dragon Festival, and Community Outdoor Movie Nights with the City of Toronto. At each one, Master Dao talked about Shaolin Meditation and its importance. In particular, he said: "Shaolin Meditation is a discipline of practice that enables self-wisdom. It helps you to see yourself and the world around you more clearly. In this way, you can directly find peace ... [more]

Join Us for the Free Classes and Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Night at Canoe Landing Park Posted by Master Dao on Monday, August 19, 2024 Our Deputy Mayor, Ausma Malik, is hosting an outdoor movie night at Canoe Landing Park (45 Fort York Blvd - North Field) this Wednesday, August 21st, at 7pm. Our school and instructors have been invited to teach beginner Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Tai Chi starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come participate in a class as well as watch the movie! ... [more]

What is New for the 2024 T3 Fall Term Posted by Master Dao on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Our Students Featured at the Wereld Museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands Fall Term Begins Monday, September 2nd, 2024. Register online at www.stqitoronto.com. Summer is coming to an end. It is time to focus on making our mind and body even stronger! Ping Pong is Included with Unlimited Tokens We continue to offer Ping Pong at no additional cost when you register for 'Unlimited Shaolin Tokens' this Fall Term.Ping pong, or ... [more]

New Sanda Gear Coming Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 We are ordering new Sanda Chinese Boxing equipment and phasing out the older ones. Please note that we no longer have an exchange system as we did for the older gear. However, for students who have previously purchased Sanda gear, you can trade it in at a greatly discounted rate PROVIDED that you do so by August 4th, 2024, Sunday at 11pm. The new equipment is more sturdy and specially designed for our style of Sanda Chinese Boxing: Helmet is more snug and... [more]

LearnShaolin 2.1.0 Release Notes Posted by Master Dao on Monday, July 22, 2024 User Interface Experience We've added 'Discovered Chapters' navigation bar at the top. This will make it easier to see which chapter is currently selected, and which chapters must be completed. You can now see the completion status in the 'Course Steps' tab. This will make it easier to go directly to any steps that haven't been done yet.We've also renamed the 'Bookmarks' tab to 'Classes'. What is LearnShaolin? LearnShaolin is our subscription-b... [more]

How Meditation Helps Jamal Murray To Become a Top Basketball Athlete Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Photo Credit: Sean Rayford / The Associated Press Master Dao Shi was interviewed by Chris O’Leary Sports Reporter, of the Toronto Star in 2016. We just remembered about this article so we've reposted it here. The original article can be found on Toronto Star's website here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/kentucky-s-jamal-murray-finds-the-calm-before-the-storm/article_d674ba10-a0ce-5772-9060-e5ba42fece... [more]

The Power of Calmness - Understanding Emotions Posted by Master Dao on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 ARTICLE SERIES The Principles of Chan-Dao Self Wisdom PERCEPTIONS EMOTIONS SUB-CONSCIOUS(coming in October 2024) EGO-SELF(coming in February 2025) Our ability to understand and manage our emotions is one of the principal ideas of Chan-Dao for achieving self-wisdom. This blog focuses on understanding what emotions are and how our body and mind are affected. By taking the step to... [more]