Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute
For almost 2 decades the Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute has been guiding the next generation of Shaolin Warriors in locations across Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. We also host childen's summer camps, community shows, and an annual camping retreat suitable for the whole family.
Welcome to our Scarborough school
Our school is headed by Instructor Shi Chang Chuan, 35th generation Shaolin Disciple, who has been studying under Master Shi Guo Song for over a decade. Master Shi Guo Song established the Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute (STQI) in China in 1996, and under his guidance Instructor Chuan established the Scarborough, Ontario branch in 2018. Our Instructor's teaching style is energetic, focused, and yet fun, as his objective is to keep you motivated to reach your personal goals. Our school is a welcoming community where families and people of all backgrounds come to train together and share in the Shaolin culture.
Our Grand Master
Master Shi Guo Song began learning martial arts at the age of six and was accepted into the Shaolin Temple in China at the age of thirteen. He studied Shaolin Kung Fu under Shaolin martial arts monk Master Shi Yong Ding, and he also studied Buddhism and became a monk under Master Shi Sheng Ci.
Shi Guo Song has been trained in martial arts for over 30 years and has mastered many different martial arts styles, including Shaolin boxing and weaponry. He is a 34th generation Shaolin Martial Arts warrior monk, one of the 10 Famous Arhats (Top Temple Guards) who also held the post of Chief Coach of the Shaolin martial arts monk group, and a World Kung Fu Champion.
Testimonials
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Our whole family has been with Shifu Chuan for a few years. He is an amazing teacher with enthusiasm, professionalism and patience etc. My 8 year son has asthma and his situation has gotten better and better by doing Kungfu classes. Thank you Shifu for being such a great teacher. We will follow you all the way no matter how many years. 
We just came back from the yearly STQI Retreat, this year was at the Warsaw Caves in Peterborough. That was an amazing experience. Thank you for reading. Wish you all the best.
I joined the STQI Scarborough Branch few months ago and I am loving the
experience! It's a very friendly, fun and safe environment and people of
all ages/fitness levels attend classes. Shifu is patient and humble and
most importantly, passionate about teaching. I have more mental clarity
since attending Kungfu and Qigong classes now and really look forward
to my classes every week! I will 100% recommend to give it a try and you
will love it! We attended the Shaolin retreat in Peterborough for 3
days last week and it was such a fun and great learning experience!
At Shaolin Temple Quanfa Institute (STQI), the commitment to ensuring
each student’s progress is commendable, the teachings go beyond physical
techniques, touching on the essence of Kung Fu. My physical fitness has
improved significantly since joining the institute.
The sense of community at STQI is heartwarming. Fellow students support
and encourage one another, creating a positive atmosphere. Our Master
embodies the spirit of Kung Fu. His dedication, discipline, kindness and
skill inspire us all. His corrections are precise, pushing us to excel.
Beyond physical prowess, I’ve gained mental resilience and inner peace.
The weekly classes may seem repetitive, yet they build a solid
foundation.
I’m grateful for this opportunity—to learn, grow, and honor the ancient
art of Shaolin Kung Fu. STQI truly shapes warriors of mind, body, and
spirit.
Good martial art school and teacher.
Can't tell you how much I enjoy this place. The
classes are extremely affordable, we get to do both Kung Fu and Qi Gong
back to back which is an awesome combination of higher intensity and
then slower breathwork training, our instructor is amazing: very
patient, gives us highly individualized feedback, dedicated to really
teaching us precise movements, why they're used, the history and culture
behind the martial art, there are no egos involved and it's a very
family friendly place, plus few extra costs by way of equipment since
all the training uses your body and they even organize phenomenal yearly
camping trips so we get to meet people from the other schools and learn
from one another. Highly, highly recommended! Thank you for everything!
Fantastic SiFu with a very positive attitude and
excellent teachings and practical demonstrations. Very practical
applications for the kung fu, as well as reinforces form, drills, and
excercises to keep both mind and body in tip-top shape! Thank you, Si Fu
!
Our Classes
Our classes are hosted in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, located at 5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough.
Class Schedule
Dear students and families,
YES we have resumed classes! Please note we are asking everyone to:
1) Continue to wear masks during class, they are not mandatory but are
recommended (if you forget, CCCGT has masks at the front desk);
2) Clean your hands when you enter the CCCGT;
3) Only wear indoor shoes within the studio, and please clean your shoes if you leave the studio in your Kung Fu shoes;
4) Please bring your own hand sanitizer, otherwise the CCCGT has sanitizers by every entrance.
Kickstart your New Year Shaolin Promo!
We are inviting those in our community to come check out our school and try your first* class for free (when you use promo code "SHAOLIN" at checkout) on Sunday, January 5, 2025! Click the image or link below for more details and to reserve your spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have experience?
Absolutely not, we have students of all skill levels and you will work with those of similar experience.
What should I wear?
Please wear indoor shoes, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and we are asking everyone to continue to wear a mask.
Once you enroll we have a standard uniform designed for Kung Fu.
What are the costs to enroll?
We have a new Fall Promotion with discounts to help make things easier for you to start -- uniform $60, annual fee $50, tuition $180/12 Kung Fu classes or $135/12 Qi Gong classes or $297/12 both Kung Fu and Qi Gong classes. Please see our fees above for details.
Do I need to start at the beginning of a term?
No, classes are designed so you can join even late in the term.
Am I too old or young to join?
We do not have an age limit however the youngest kids are around 7 years old, and the oldest adults are in their 70's, but feel free to contact us about your particular situation.
