A little more about us
SideKick to Success was founded by lifelong martial artist Saud Juman along with his wife Sheba Siddiqui. The very first martial arts school to pilot the program was Morningstar Taekwondo in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It has been a dream of Saud Juman to help kids in need of martial arts training gain access to this valuable activity and remove as many barriers as possible. The martial arts have given Saud a framework of courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit to live by. The goal of SideKick to Success is to pass these important virtues on to as many kids and youth as possible.
The program is open to all martial arts styles and martial arts schools and families that qualify. The program is funded by The Saud Juman and Sheba Siddiqui Foundation. Our charitable partner is IDRF (International Development Relief Foundation).
Our Board Of Directors
The primary function of our board of directors is fundraising, resource allocation, strategic planning, accountability, advocacy, and networking.
She has worked in broadcasting for over a decade, hosting, reporting, writing and producing across many different platforms, including CBC and Rogers Sports & Media. She has a BA from the University of Toronto and a diploma in broadcast journalism from Seneca College at York University.
Passionate about combating misogyny, racism and islamophobia, she volunteers her time in various capacities with youth, women and her community.
Mike Morningstar began his training in Taekwon-Do at the age of 18 achieving his Black Belt in 1987. Mr. Morningstar is a certified 5th Degree (C-5-31) Black Belt International Instructor and is also certified by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) as an Examiner and Referee.
In 1998 Mr. Morningstar was personally awarded his 5th Degree Black Belt by the founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi and has maintained this rank since the passing of the founder in 2002.
