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

New Low-Impact Adult Shaolin Kung Fu Classes Starts Next Week Posted by Dao on Sunday, April 26, 2026 ! The 2026 T2 Summer Term Starts May 4th! Who says you can't start at 40 or later and still achieve a high level of ability in martial arts?We are excited to announce our new Low-Impact Adult Shaolin Kung Fu Classes designed by Master Dao. It features traditional martial exercises with 'knee care' exercises. They are still the same tough Shaolin kung fu classes, but easy on the knees!  We have t... [more]

Claim Your Free STQI Bamboo Cotton T-Shirt for Early Bird Registration Posted by Dao on Friday, April 17, 2026 ! REGISTER AND PAY BY APRIL 30, 2026 MIDNIGHT TO GET A FREE STQI BAMBOO COTTON T-SHIRT! We are giving away an STQI Bamboo Cotton T-Shirt (white) to students who register for the 2026 T2 Summer Term with at least 14 Shaolin tokens and pay in full by April 30, 2026. You must also be able to pick it up in person. This greatly helps our administration so it's a win-win for everyone!  If you have already ... [more]

A Brief History of Shaolin Toronto Spring Festival 2026 Performance Posted by Dao on Wednesday, April 08, 2026 We performed for a large crowd at the main outdoor stage at the Toronto Spring Festival in February 2026. Our students practiced diligently for two months to bring you this short 7-minute performance!... [more]

What is New for the 2026 T2 Summer Term Posted by Dao on Friday, March 27, 2026 We must continue to strive and make our mind, body, and spirit even stronger! The 2026 T2 Summer Term Begins Monday, May 4th, 2026 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on August 16th, 2026. There is a break week from Monday, June 29 to July 5, 2026Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2026 T2 Summer Term Please carefully read the change notes below as we are implementing many changes with the in... [more]

New Calendar Features Posted by Dao on Tuesday, January 06, 2026 We have added some convenience features to the calendar! For all classes that you have reserved a spot for, the Class Icon is now highlighted in a light green color, and a green checkmark icon will appear on the right side of that class item.This includes any Auto-Reservations. ... [more]

Ancient secrets revealed for improving joint strength and resolving pain as you age Posted by Dao on Thursday, December 18, 2025 "Did you know you can improve joint strength as you age and resolve joint pain? It's about understanding how your body and joints work, being aware of the many internal signals that are available to you if you learn how to pay attention to them, and then working on exercises to optimize the joints," says Master Dao. Master Dao, a 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple, has released a video titled "20-Minute Daily... [more]

Give the Gift of Health Posted by Dao on Monday, December 01, 2025 This holiday season, consider giving the gift of health! Available in $25, $50, $100, $250, and $500 amounts. Suitable for all classes including Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Tai Chi, and Shaolin Qigong. It may be used for classes in-person at our downtown Toronto school, including live Zoom classes (for Tai Chi and Qigong), as well as online subscription classes at LearnShaolin.com. To make a purchase, login by clicking on 'Student' at the top and the... [more]

What is New for the 2026 T1 Winter Term Posted by Dao on Sunday, November 30, 2025 We must continue to strive and make our mind, body, and spirit even stronger! The 2026 T1 Winter Term Begins Monday, January 5th, 2026 with 14 weeks of classes. The term ends on April 19th, 2026. There is a break week from Monday, March 16 to March 22, 2026Register online at www.stqitoronto.com! Schedule Changes for the 2026 T1 Winter Term Please carefully read the change notes below as we are implementing many changes ... [more]

Tempering the Heart to Master Peace and Happiness Posted by Dao on Monday, October 06, 2025 What does Tempering the Heart mean? The idea of tempering the heart means keeping your emotions steady and not fluctuating. This is at the very core of Zen wisdom and is a very specific skill. This skill is not easy to describe or to practice, so to better guide you through this topic, I will use the analogy of being at the bottom of a hole and using a ladder to get out of it. If you grasp the meaning, you will no doubt ta... [more]

You Are Invited to the Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival 2025 Posted by Dao on Monday, September 15, 2025 Dear Fellow Shaolin Student, We invite you to participate in our Shaolin Team Canada Wushu Festival on Saturday, October 25th at 10am. What makes our tournament so special is the emphasis on friendship through competition. Whereas many tournaments are fixated on declaring a single 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finisher, we recognize the collective achievement of traditional Shaolin practitioners. Instead, everyone... [more]