Our Instructors

Chris Ridabock Jr.
Director of Curriculum

Mr. Ridabock started Taekwondo at the age of 13 and has trained at the highest levels in the US,  Canada , and Korea. His background in Taekwondo was paralleled in education and he worked for the Toronto District School Board developing and supervising After4 programs and sport specific summer camps.

After a long competitive career , Mr. Ridabock opened Chae Dae Martial Arts Academy in the mid 90's. Already providing Taekwondo instruction for the T.D.S.B. for years, he continued to develop a modern approach to teaching Taekwondo that built on strategic thinking and a core focus on fundamentals.  Many of his original students have gone on to become national and international champions, but many more have gone on to be successful in their own goals outside of Taekwondo.

He's come to lead the curriculum at STK after making a successful transition to corporate and technical real estate. Mr. Ridabock currently heads his own consulting firm and serves as a negotiator for large corporate data centre transactions for clients such as AT&T Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and CIBC World Markets.

"After dedicating myself to Taekwondo for so many years, transitioning into highly charged corporate arena gave me a new perspective on the value and benefit of martial arts." he says.  “My experience gave me the inner strength to differentiate myself in a competitive industry and also the confidence to develop a new business model that is at the core of my company today . The mental focus and strategic thinking I gained from martial arts translated directly into success when I entered a highly charged business environment ".

Michael Sue-Ho
Instructor
School’s Out Program Director

Mr. Sue-Ho has been involved in the martial arts since 1984. He began studying as a family activity, taking Taekwondo lessons together with his single-parent mother. “Martial Arts are about balance, knowledge and an open mind,” he says,” but also about respect, honesty, and integrity. Taekwondo taught me to set goals and commit to achieving them”.  Mr. Sue-Ho has expanded on his balance of Martial Arts by undertaking studies in Shotokan Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, as well as boxing and kickboxing.
“Michael’s interaction with kids is phenomenal” , Mr. Ridabock says. “He’s like a cheerleader for regular people.  Of course I’m joking, but really, his positive energy is infective. Most importantly, he’s an outstanding Black Belt and instructor. His involvement in the classes and After4 program guarantee an exciting and positively charged environment.”
Mr. Sue-Ho’s greatest passion is helping others and martial arts have been a superb vehicle for that.  “I like to think of it as achieving excellence in life through martial arts.”  He says, “ Taekwondo and Karate is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, and physical ability. The feeling associated with helping someone achieve their personal goal is the best reward, better than any medal I ever won”.

Sarah Munro
Instructor

Miss Munro started Taekwondo with Mr. Ridabock at age 10 and went on to become a champion black belt, winning Ontario, Canadian Junior and Senior National Championships. As a Canadian National team member she competed all over the world and won a Bronze medal in the Pan Am Games.

Miss Munro calls Stouffville home., where she is a supervisor for an area group home that assists people with developmental disabilities, so she is very familiar with the power of positive energy!

She brings that energy to STK – positive, bright, fun and friendly teaching style that shows students they can achieve their goals if they focus and apply themselves.

“I love the simplicity of martial arts”, Sarah says ,” you can break down complex concepts to where it’s fun, interactive and teaches self discipline and self reliance. Even though it’s an individual pursuit, the team building environment at STK really appeals to me. Taekwondo builds your confidence where you really feel like you can accomplish anything in life”.

Jill Navarajan
School Administrator

Jill has been working as a volunteer with STK’s School’s Out program for the 2009/10 school and takes over as administrator for the 2010 school year.

Jill has 3 boys in STK, so she is a daily fixture. “I’ve seen a great improvement in their concentration and self confidence”, she says, “ and we really like the physical fitness part.

Jill brings a positive attitude and a keen sense of organization to the daily activities of the regular classes and School’s Out program. She is also an education professional, serving as the leader of Healthy Schools Program and Lunch Assistant – supervising students/ safety for Oscar Peterson Public School. Jill is a superb addition to the STK staff and is always available to assist students and parents to get the most out of their STK experience.