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Eddie Morales was born in Manhattan New York at Metropolitan Hospital in the late 1950’s. He began his martial arts journey at a young age. His initial training was on his own as a result of watching Bruce Lee in the role of Kato on the Green Hornet television series. He would learn whatever he could from whoever he could. He eventually started taking lessons at a Japanese influenced Jiu Jitsu school just one block away from where he lived on Grattan Street, in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

His journey eventually took him to The New York Karate Academy that was run by the late Grand Master Aaron Banks. One of the assistant instructors at the academy was Sensei George Bradley who Morales would continue to learn from through the years. Throughout the 1970's he developed as a dedicated Martial Artist.He met a few other instructors that added to his knowledge. To name a few, U.S.A. Goju instructor, Kyoshi Victor Vega, Shotokan instructor, Sensei Jose Jordan, Okinawan Kobudo (Weapons) instructor, Hanshi Anthony Marquez, Kensei ryu, Goju and Kobudo instructor, Sensei Xuan Benavidez, Ben Otake, Shin Shin Mugendo System, James Ibrao, Jun Bao System of Gung Fu. There were a few others that contributed to Morales’ knowledge like, Master Daniel Stewart.

In May of 2009, Mr. Morales was promoted to the rank of 8th degree black belt in Gojuryu Karate by Grand Master Aaron Banks and holds the title of Hanshi as well as being ranked in Kobudo under Hanshi Anthony Marquez. He is a published author with two books out titled, '''Reflections of war book one and two. ''' Hanshi Morales has taught defensive tactics in the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Academy as well as the extended basic police academy located at San Bernardino Valley College. He was also a law enforcement officer and continues to teach, train and learn. Hanshi Eddie Morales was honored at the 2007 Masters Hall of Fame for his Outstanding Achievements and Dedication to the Martial Arts. His thought is that you must maintain a beginner’s mind because there is always something to learn.

Hanshi Morales has trained many strong and dedicated students. A few to mention are, Michael Jai White, Federico ( Pete) Dijols, George (Swift) Bonet,, Mike Serrano, Gregg Feder, Kenny Hernandez and Ruperto " Tito" Hernandez.

He runs an online martial arts magazine, www.martialforce.com