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"Toronto Debate Academy is incredible simply because
of the quality of debaters it has, and the community it
creates around them. It is worthwhile to attend simply
because you are presented with the opportunity to meet
some of the smartest people in the GTA. The most
pressing reason to attend the TDA, however, is because of
the head instructor, Rudi Lof. The man is a pleasure to
learn from, and his mind is like an oasis of knowledge. TDA
has changed the way I look at the world, and I would
urge anyone interested in learning to check it out."

-Raunak Gera, Grade 10, Richmond Hill High School
"Debating allows someone to open up their mind; you
are taught to argue any position that you are given, and
as a consequence you become much more learned in the
arguments for both sides of the issue, whatever it may
be. To embrace debating is, to a certain extent, to embrace
a noble sense of humility; although you go into a debate
sure that you are right, you leave with a more universal
view on issues; debate allows us to shed away our
preconceptions on how the world is or how it should be and
puts our values to the test, a worthy and fulfilling endeavour
for anyone. Rudi Lof is awesome."

-Jack Ding, Grade 11, Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Secondary School
"Thank you for such a great workshop! I could tell
that students were "taking it all in". What a great way to
start my rebuilding of a Debating Empire at Langstaff!"

- Michael Schmidt, teacher, Langstaff
Secondary School
"Before taking up debate, I found it difficult to articulate
my point of view persuasively and accurately. However,
after attending workshops, participating in regular
classes, and practicing in real tournaments, I have
become far better at expressing view points, even those
which are not my own. Debate made my public speaking
more powerful and useful. Even within school, and other
extracurricular activities, the skills I have developed are
still useful."

- Logan Ye, Grade 10, Victoria Park Secondary School
"Learning from Rudi has really been an invaluable
experience that really accelerated my progress as a
debater. Besides his wealth of experience and knowledge,
he is an amazing teacher. I definitely would recommend
debate classes for anyone looking to go that extra mile."

- David Zhao, Grade 10, Bond Academy
"The seminar was very helpful, the tips you gave us
were relevant and accurate, and the observations and
comments on the debate were astute. On behalf of
Richmond Hill High thanks for a great seminar!"

- Bobby Tzonev, Grade 12, Richmond Hill High School
"Wonderful experience gained at your workshop. You
really gave some great advice, to let me step up my
game before the season starts. Thanks TDA!"

-Leon Li, Grade 11, Bayview Secondary School