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Eduardo Salazar Moreno
Eduardo Salazar Moreno is a Colombian martial artist and a 7th Dan Black Belt in Sin Moo Hapkido. He is the World Sin Moo Hapkido Australia Representative and the Head Master of Sin Moo Baek-Ho Kwan, under Dojumim Ji Han Jae. He also holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt from the World Kummooyeh Federation, under GM Hyung Kyoo Jang.

Early Life and Training
Eduardo Salazar Moreno was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He began practising martial arts at the age of 8 in 1984. Throughout his career, he has trained in various disciplines including TaeKwonDo (both ITF and WTF), Muay Thai, Kung Fu, and other mixed martial arts.

Accident and Recovery
In 2014, Salazar Moreno was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in severe injuries, including a broken spine with RMT L1-L2, blindness in one eye, a broken right shoulder, a right hip replacement, and other injuries. Despite being told he might never walk again, his resilience and the support from his martial arts training and students motivated him to recover.

Competitive Career
After his accident, Salazar Moreno continued to compete in martial arts. In 2015, he won the Hapkido World Champion title while competing in a wheelchair against able-bodied competitors. He has participated in numerous Pan American, South American, and international competitions and tournaments, earning multiple accolades.

Kyosado Martial Arts School
In 2016, Salazar Moreno moved to Australia and established the Kyosado Martial Arts School, where he began teaching while still in a wheelchair. The school welcomes students of all abilities, reflecting Salazar Moreno's belief in empowering individuals to overcome their challenges through martial arts.