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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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
