Updated on Sept. 30, 2026
Bamboo Kung Fu – Downtown Toronto | Choy Li Fut for Kids & Adults
Bamboo Kung Fu – Downtown Toronto is located at:
Toronto, Ontario
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District & Fashion District
It is conveniently located at the south-east corner of Spadina Avenue and Richmond Street West, in downtown Toronto's Entertainment District and Fashion District..
Getting Here by Public Transit & Bike Share
The downtown Toronto location is easily accessible:
By TTC streetcar
There are several TTC streetcar routes servicing the downtown core which is very convenient for getting to kung fu classes.
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510 Spadina
North–south along Spadina Avenue.
- 501 Queen:
east/west along Queen Street. - 504 King:
east/west along King Street.
By bicycle (your own bicycle or Bike Share Toronto)
As shown on the map, there are multiple Bike Share Toronto stations located nearby on Spadina Avenue, Richmond Street, and surrounding streets, making it easy to ride to classes.
Kung Fu School on the 2nd Floor
Our downtown kung fu school is located on the 2nd floor, Unit 205, of the 141 Spadina Avenue building. The school shares the 2nd floor with other offices and business units.
How to Get to Bamboo Kung Fu – Downtown Toronto (Unit 205)
- Find the main entrance that has the Cubano Kings sign (this entrance can be easy to miss).
- Go through that doorway into the building.
- Take the stairs up to the 2nd floor.
- Follow the hallway signage for Bamboo Kung Fu, Unit 205.
- Bamboo Kung Fu, Unit 205 is the first door straight down the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Inside the Bamboo Kung Fu – Downtown Toronto Training Space
Training space
The training space is a small, cozy area with mats on a raised floor for comfort during practice.
Kung fu training equipment
- Custom‑designed Choy Li Fut wooden dummies
- Hanging bean bags for punching
- Long staffs
- Swords
- Target mitts
- Kick pads
Strength training equipment
- Squat rack
- Bench
- Olympic barbell and weights
- Kettlebells
- Strength and physio/rehab bands
Children’s kung fu training equipment
- Jump ropes
- Agility ladders
- Cones for agility and coordination drills
High‑tech, data‑driven training
Our latest equipment acquisition is a punch force measuring device. This allows us to measure and compare the effectiveness of a variety of punching techniques, supporting more objective, data‑driven coaching.
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